I thought for sure that I was going to LOVE this book... Well, I didn't really love it, but I did like it. Overall, this book was a bit much for me. A little too over the top. I think I am just getting bored with the rich and broody. I think, for the most part, it loses its appeal and loses my interest a lot faster than other books.

This story is full of angst, confusion, regret, mystery and betrayal. Those should equal a winner. The characters just didn't win me over in this one. I didn't really care for them, and they were more pretentious for me. I don't mind characters with a lot of money, but when they are presented in a way that they are supposed to be normal but are clearly spoiled, I have little interest. I can't connect.

This story, which is told in past and present, isn't a bad one. It will get a lot of attention that like books with such over the top characters. Many will really like it. It just isn't one that I can rave about... And this saddens me. Kim is a very taleneted author and has a knack for giving her readers larger than life characters. ( )

I feel like I should warn potential readers that the relationship in this book is exactly what the title implies—Toxic. Go into it expecting toxic love, lots of ups and downs, breakups, jealousy, secrets, immaturity, etc. The characters will definitely work over your patience. So if you like lots of angst, drama and such this may be exactly the read for you.

This is a second chance at love tale, but it's also full of lies and betrayals. The reader has to figure out who's really trying to do what. Who is in love? Who is scheming? Is a HEA possible for anyone, much less everyone?

High society events, old money, scandals, corporate take overs, insider trading arrests and more make up the storyline. It also has the kind of love or lust that is so strong it makes people go to insane and dangerous lengths.

The best part of the book for me was figuring out who is behind what. The plot flips a few times with clues pointing toward innocence or guilt. I also liked the conversations and exchanges between all of the friends.






***Copy given in exchange for an honest review***





toni





FangirlMoments and My Two Cents









FULL REVIEW CAN BE FOUND AT http://fangirlmomentsandmytwocents.blogspot.com/2015/07/toxic-by-kim-karr-review... ( )

I feel like I should warn potential readers that the relationship in this book is exactly what the title implies—Toxic. Go into it expecting toxic love, lots of ups and downs, breakups, jealousy, secrets, immaturity, etc. The characters will definitely work over your patience. So if you like lots of angst, drama and such this may be exactly the read for you.

This is a second chance at love tale, but it's also full of lies and betrayals. The reader has to figure out who's really trying to do what. Who is in love? Who is scheming? Is a HEA possible for anyone, much less everyone?

High society events, old money, scandals, corporate take overs, insider trading arrests and more make up the storyline. It also has the kind of love or lust that is so strong it makes people go to insane and dangerous lengths.

The best part of the book for me was figuring out who is behind what. The plot flips a few times with clues pointing toward innocence or guilt. I also liked the conversations and exchanges between all of the friends.






***Copy given in exchange for an honest review***





toni





FangirlMoments and My Two Cents









FULL REVIEW CAN BE FOUND AT http://fangirlmomentsandmytwocents.blogspot.com/2015/07/toxic-by-kim-karr-review... ( )

I thought for sure that I was going to LOVE this book... Well, I didn't really love it, but I did like it. Overall, this book was a bit much for me. A little too over the top. I think I am just getting bored with the rich and broody. I think, for the most part, it loses its appeal and loses my interest a lot faster than other books.

This story is full of angst, confusion, regret, mystery and betrayal. Those should equal a winner. The characters just didn't win me over in this one. I didn't really care for them, and they were more pretentious for me. I don't mind characters with a lot of money, but when they are presented in a way that they are supposed to be normal but are clearly spoiled, I have little interest. I can't connect.

This story, which is told in past and present, isn't a bad one. It will get a lot of attention that like books with such over the top characters. Many will really like it. It just isn't one that I can rave about... And this saddens me. Kim is a very taleneted author and has a knack for giving her readers larger than life characters. ( )