Toxic Part Two

Celestra #8

by Addison Moore

Skyla Messenger’s days are drawing to an end. Seventeen year-old Skyla has been taken by the Counts, is under the strict punishment of her mother in a war gifted in her honor, and is the only hope of the people captive in the tunnels. Everything that can go wrong has. For Skyla, life is panning out to be more of a curse than a blessing. Relationships change. The war draws to an end. Death comes to Paragon. Skyla must decide if she is brave enough to sacrifice everything in order to save her people.

Original publication date 12/19/2012

Genres: Paranormal, Young Adult, Angels, Fantasy, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Time Travel

458 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 20, 2012

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Reviews

[Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok so what started out as one of my favourite series is now becoming my worst. Skyla IS SO DAMN ANNOYING she's kissing Gage one minuet, Logan the next and then Marshall and now even Ellis. The ending was pretty good I think surprisingly, the book was quite good it's just the love quadruple is making me sick, it's boring and now just plain aggravating. She needs to choose cause honestly I have had enough.
I feel proud of my man Marshall in this, he's the only one you can always rely on and depend on and he's so affectionate masculine and protective. I love him.

The cliff hanger ending was good too. This was a step up from the last book but until she chooses ONE guy, they ain't gaining more than three stars.

[Elise O'Neill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Seriously??? This still isn't the end??? Ok, so I am sucked in but losing my interest so please, please, please Addison don't leave any questions unanswered in Elysian.

Why has she asked everyone not to let Chloe die?

How does she get out of her covenant with Marshall ... if she does?

Why was she dumped into this faction war with no training, no clues and no idea what is going on until the last few regions? If anyone has an opinion on this one I would love to hear it. I know she needed to 'learn things for herself to grow blah blah blah' just like we all do but seriously... would any mother force her child to endure THAT much pain for a lesson???

And of course I reluctantly admit I do want to know who she ends up with and how that all works. It pains me to say it as I am almost at the point where I don't give a rats but there is a small part of me that is curious.

I kinda got excited for a minute when she chose to not see any of them but then failed to see how that decision changed anything. It has never seemed to matter who she claimed to be seeing or not seeing, she is still interacting quite passionately with them all. I think if a girl is lucky enough to have that many men loving her she should enjoy it for the rest of us ... lol. Hey, if they all love her that much and it makes her happy to have them all in her life then share for heavens sake ... this is fiction after all not reality ... hehehe.

Enough of my own fantasizing ... time to cool my heels and wait for Elysian in 2013 ... hope it is early in the year as I am curious but impatient.

[Rhea · Rating 2 out of 5]

i'm giving up on this series...i no longer care who skyla will choose or how selfish or stupid she will be. this series started out great, but by book 5 i felt like i was reading the same paragraph over and over and over........

[Booknut 101 · Rating 3 out of 5]

To sum up Skyla in one gif:



This book basically covered one topic: "Your Hormones And Why You Should Give Them Up ". It was like Skyla had a one-tracked mind, completely smitten with the three Greek-god-resembling males that have graced her life. Not one. Not two...but THREE men. This book made me want to gag at how Skyla (apparently the saviour and supposed key to winning the war) was so...so...schizo.

Review to come!

[Home Is Where the Wine Is Book Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

Falling in love is a lot like death. It chooses you, It decides the moment and the chain of events that will preclude the precise intersection of life in which it occurs. It uses you--treats you as though you were malleable in its warm hands. It doesn't bother to ask if you want it or need it, just fills the gaping hole of destiny's design.

First off this is probably the first series I have ever read that I disliked the main POV character soo much. Sykla is the most self centered, promiscuous, virgin whorished girl I ever met. She doesn't deserve one man's love much less three!

Now that being said after eight books I started putting more focus on the men in her life and less her and low and behold I started liking this series more and more!

So this review is dedicated to the men in Skyla's life.

Meet Logan. A more quiet spoken, smoldering hot amber eyed guy (did I mention hot!) who puts Skyla first and foremost. He is too nice and secretly I think Skyla would be best matched with.



Wise men would give away entire kingdoms in exchange for the love of a lifetime. And some would give far more than kingdoms.- Logan



In comes Gage. Logan's also hot cousin who has been in love with Skyla well before they even meet (see why I hate her). He is a raven hair, cobalt eyed beauty with dimples that would make your heart melt. He is Skyla's main love interest...or is she?



He seals his lips over mine and I drink him down,so thirsty for Gage as we melt into a different climate



And definitely last but not least meat Marshall...grrrrrr....the very hot and confident demigod that is also her teacher, a playboy and is pure sex on a stick. This man makes me swoon. I would give my left tit for one night with him.



For you, I'd slice and dice the universe, reduce it to liquid and let you drink down the concoction. - Marshall



Addison your writing is intoxicating. Just when I hated the book your words pulled me in. I can't wait for the last installment of this series AND THE TV SERIES!

[Delphina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely, positively love this series and when book seven and a half came out I did the happy dance. For real. I danced around like a silly one. I was a bit concerned that splitting the book into two would be disjointed, but it lent itself perfectly to the split. Unlike the previous books in this series, I decided to read it a bit differently and only allow myself a few chapters a day instead of my typical "Addison Moore Release Day Readathon". I have to tell you that putting down the book each day was extremely difficult and I did cheat a few times. It was so worth it though because I was able to savor this amazing book.
If you have not read the other books in this series, do not start here. It will only be confusing and since book one is free, that is a great place to begin. If you are already a fan of this series, you probably are not reading this because you snapped it up on release day. If you even like this series just a tiny bit, you need to read this book. It moved the main story arc along while at the same time really letting me see more of the inner workings of the character's minds.
There were quite a few surprises in this book and one of them still has me floored. I actually may blog about it because if I put it here it will ruin the book for you. There is only one book left in this series and I am so looking forward to how it all plays out. I fear that my hopes and dreams for Skyla are not at all where she will wind up, but then again that may be for the best.
This series has been optioned for a pilot on Fox and I can only imagine how awesome it will be to watch the story play out after having such vivid pictures in my head. Addison has a gift for really having me feel like I am in the world she has created. OK. Babble over. Basically, I am saying this book is amazing and read it unless you have not started the series yet and in that case, go do that.

[Dianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talk about edge of your seat! Every time I turned a page, poor Skyla is either on the verge of being killed, hated, or in the arms of her true love, which depending on what page it is, could be Gage, the hot guy, Logan, the hot guy, or Marshall, the hot guy.

The war between the Celestras and the Countenance is raging on, thanks to Skyla's real mom. Each battle must be won in order to win the war for the world's souls. So far, Team Skyla is not doing too well, or should we say, nothing is going right! Is Skyla going to be able to pull this one off? What will it cost her?

In spite of her romantic confusion and massive doses of angst, Skyla really is growing up and seeing people for who they are, what motivates them to do what they do. Gage, Logan and even Marshall are turning out to really want whats best for Skyla and prove it time and again. The trips to the past and the future add to the maze we are being shown through at warp speed!

The snark? The attitudes thrown around? The humor? All positive additions to this imaginative, fun series! I'm going to hate when its over.

[DKristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, where do I begin??? I think the second part of Toxic was just as great if not better than the first part. I found myself no longer worried about "who" Skyla would choose. She made fun of the idea of their threesome/square, but I think you really recognize in Toxic how lucky Skyla is to have that much love and devotion. I think you also realize that she needs it! She has such a heavy burden on her head and more often than not she is the one who is mostly in the dark while those around her hold various pieces of the puzzle. Without them and their devotion to her she could never win a war, free her people, or lead anyone! I wasn't caught off guard at the end as I feel we were being prepared for it from the beginning of Toxic at least. If I know one thing for sure it's that nothing ever turns out to be what it seems to be in an Addison Moore cliffhanger, however! I absolutely cannot wait for the next book to come out. I am so glad that this series is still going strong and absolutely cannot wait to see how it all ends.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well when I think I am ready for the series to be over Addison Moore draws me back in. This author really is quite amazing and weaves a tale that both young adult and old will enjoy.

Toxic Part 2 FINALLY gives us more of the war we've been waiting for. What does fate have in store for Skyla Messenger and the other characters? Will they all survive this war? Definitely questions that you take into the next book. Both bad and good this book has both kinds of characters . Skyla and her family scenes I was laughing out loud at some parts. Addison Moore did a great job getting you to connect with the characters in this series.

I'm still a Marshall fan but we'll see where the story takes us. Thank you Addison Moore for one of the best series I've read in a long time. Could have done with that cliff hanger but am definitely looking forward to reading another one.

[Ariana Stotz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series!!! Especially the end of book 7.5.
I am still reeling from stupid Chloe decapitating
Logan and skyla chopping Ellis in half! I don't like
That I have to wait for the last book Elysian! Here
Are some of my notes:
I want Skyla to be with Marshall, gage is untrustworthy, Ellis was dating Chloe?,
Skylas mom sucks, skyla and gage gave wings,
Logan, Kate, peirce, Holden, Emerson (again) and Ellis are dead, for now that is.
I loved the book!

[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Does Skyla finally get her revenge on Chloe? And who does she finally choose to spend her forever with:Logan, Gage, or Marshall? This book finally ties up all the questions that have plagued the readers since the first novel in a uniquely stunning bow that can be easily undone to allow for another spinoff series (my hope of all hopes) because I seriously need my Logan, Gage, and Marshal fix.

[Jen · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was the worst book out of the entire series. I wish I could have skipped it. I feel like this series seriously devolved and I really hope the next series doesn't follow this ridiculous love triangle pattern that doesn't die.

[Michelle's Paranormal Vault of Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Toxic Part 2 Review

Wow, this was a heck of a ride, of emotions, action, some blood and gore (you know, the facton war) we get some major sadness in this one, and great losses too.

I don’t want to spoil anything, but will say, its amazing, these books just get better and better, but you need to read them all or you would be so lost, it’s an ongoing story for sure.
Skyla has some decisions to make and sacrifices too. I felt so connected too.

I still love Marshall, just can’t help it. To me he is the one who has been there all along for Skyla.
I can’t believe what a huge cliffhanger this book ended one. What is that all about, man! I need the next book NOW.

We get some questions answered, but many more new questions too. I was brought to tears a few times, and was on an emotional rollercoaster as well. Also laughed outloud many times, as Skyla cracks me up, especially with Marshall.

I highly recommend this whole series, and will leave you with some great teasers.

(Skyla and Marshall)

“You, my dear kitten, are impossibly titillating.”
I glance over at Marshall, lacking the energy to properly roll my eyes. I think the expression “one-track mind” was literally derived from him.
“I don’t know what the hell you just said, but it sounds disastrous.” My eyelids sear themselves shut. Normally, I wouldn’t fight my body on the much-needed snooze-fest its trying to procure, but I feel rather exposed spread over the length of Marshall’s couch and he’s gearing up to pounce. I can feel it.

And this in same scene page later (Skyla and Marshall)

Marshall gazes down at me with a content look on his face. I reach up and touch my hand to his cheek.
“You really are a good listener, you know that?”
He loses himself while grazing over my body with those sun-scorched eyes, so I place my hand over his to listen in on his private musings. Usually, he can throw them at me at a distance, which is his way of showing off his Sector prowess, but for now, he’s lost in lust, too far gone to throw anything coherent my way.
My mouth desires to trace out the landscape of her every curve. I crave to have her, right down to her tiny beautiful feet. How I yearn for the moment she graces my chambers night after luscious night with all of the affection we can afford. We’ll charge the air with our ferocity. I can almost feel her skin burning against mine, the singe of her thighs smoothing over me as I make her my wife with a pronounced finality.
And there’s that.
“I can hear you,” I say.
A smile rides up his cheek. “Though the deep drink of our love tarry—wait for it.”

(Skyla and Marshall)

“You know…” I readjust my neck over his lap. “Sometimes I feel as if I’m all alone.”
“You have me.” His serious eyes penetrate mine. “For the rest of your days, I will be here for you—someone to trust, to lean on—to have and to hold from this day on.”
Marshall is a thing of beauty both inside and out. I reach up and touch my fingers to his lips. Somebody is going to be very lucky to love him fully one day.
“Those sounded an awful lot like wedding vows,” I whisper.
“You will be everything to me, Skyla. A lover…” He kisses a finger. “A friend…” He kisses the tip of another. “A spouse…” He pushes my finger into his hot mouth and I pluck it out. “Where shall we spend our honeymoon?” He goes right there without provocation.

(Skyla, Logan, and Gage)

A pair of arms circle around my waist, a kiss is dropped on my cheek from behind. It can’t be Marshall because I don’t feel like I’ve been assaulted by a human vibrator. It feels genuine, born of love and wanting, a hint of the future locked in its warmth.
Logan appears in front of me and waves a pair of condoms in the air.
“Ambitious,” I say.
“House special.” A not-so-guilty smile blooms on his face.
Gage flicks the prophylactics away before holding up a pair of his own with a lust-born grin.
“So what are you guys going to do with them?” I ask, slightly perturbed that both Olivers dare approach me with glorified water balloons, and on this the very same eve.

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[caitys.booknook · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm happy with the ending...it was a long time coming and written incredibly well. I am however beyond done with this series. While I love the main storyline, the constant going from guy to guy is slowly driving me insane. I know what it is to love someone, and when you truly love someone, there is no room in your heart for anyone else. Pick a side...I beg of you...before I consider throwing myself on a spirit sword!

[Sabrina Drew · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series just keeps going and going! Im hoping in the next book she will make a decision on which man she is choosing to be with. Logan, Gage, or Marshall, this series really makes my head spin and I'm losing interest in it quickly!!

[Celia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book ever the addison Moore is the best writer

This series should be in a show best book ever I couldn't take my off it this series have it all Romance comedy excitement frustrated it's like a big roller coaster

[Barbara Marie Warner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Toxic Part Two (Celestra Series Book 8)

Toxic Part Two (Celestra Series Book 8) I absolutely loved ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💗💖💞💕 each book. The characters and town are exceptionally written!!! I felt as if I was  part of the story.  This book was on fire 🔥 ❤️‍🔥 🔥 ❤️‍🔥 🔥 ❤️‍🔥 🔥 ❤️‍🔥I highly recommend these books for older teens over the age of 17 and adults. ❤️🥰💖

[Dreamer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great addition to the series. A serious suspension of disbelief is helpful in order to really enjoy these books.

[Colleen King · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a powerful book. I finished with tears in my eyes. What an emotional rollercoaster for Skyla.

[Kimberly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good story arch, terrible main character. I tried to make it through the whole series but couldn't make it past the first chapter of book 9.

[Kristi · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE FAERY SAYS:

Okay, I've read this entire series over a period of 4 days and I must say it has tremendous entertainment value. I love the idea of the different Nephiliam Factions and the way that Ms. Moore tied it all in with her new Countenance Series (which I also read). I'm going to review the series thus far in this review. It may confuse some as to why I gave such high stars after they read my review but again the books had great entertainment value and a kick butt theme. I just had a few bones to pick.

Here's one problem: Skyla, the main protagonist, can be somewhat of a let-down. She achieves this amazing wonder-girl status without doing anything but looking good, often acting the brat and leading 3 dudes on... Yes, I realize that it's the main part of the story - she's supposed to be torn over her choice of men - but she often goes between the three in as little as a few hours, making out with them, getting naked (you get the picture) It's no wonder people think she's a slut. I'd like to see her pine a little more over them and be a little more 'Love the One Your With' in the sense of who she's actually dating as opposed to literally 'Loving the One She's With' at the moment.
It's not until the 7th book that she actually impresses me beyond her sense of humor and her sense of loyalty - she is hilarious - and actually takes the faction wars serious. She is extremely loyal to her dudes, though, and in all fairness I give her props for going above and beyond for them. Skyla will do anything for those she loves and I admire that in anybody. What she goes through throughout the series for love is both terrible and beautiful.

Another problem I had is with some of the inconsistencies throughout the books, i.e. Skyla is seventeen yet she has a birthday and turns seventeen again, Drake says he knows Bree is pregnant yet a few chapters later he doesn't know she's pregnant (as evidenced by Bree saying she's going to tell him at Prom after Skyla talks to Drake about it), Skyla and Gage getting naked by the lake and getting thrown into a faction war yet Gage is miraculously dressed and gives her his T-shirt... it's things like this that kind of drove me a little nuts. There were multiple inconsistenciess throughout the books but I can't remember them all and I didn't jot them down.

But... it still didn't deter from how much I enjoyed the books. The world that Ms. Moore created is amazing and the characters are awesome. I enjoy the Oliver brothers that torture Skyla with their devastating charms and Dudley who is another that keeps her hopping. There is plenty of action and adventure, steamy romance and love to keep those pages flying - obviously as I read this entire series in such a short time :o] I loved the humor that Ms. Moore injected and the cat fights between the Paragon Island home-girls and Skyla along with how she integrated the Countenance series into The Celestra series.

All in all, despite the few grievances I had, I really enjoyed this series and I look forward to the next book.

THE FAERY SAYS THIS IS A SERIES THAT FLUTTERED MY WINGS! READ IT!

[Alisha]

So, my review of this book is pretty much the same as everyone else...THIS SERIES IS TERRIBLE! Yes, I did read them all just to finish the "storyline" and to see if the books got any better but boy, was I disappointed!

Firstly, Skyla is one of the biggest, most slutty, annoying, stupid and self centre "heroine" I have ever read about.

Secondly, Chloe is the biggest bitch in the entire novel world, I hated her so much I wanted to set my iPad in fire and throw the ashes in the ocean.

Thirdly, this novel is SOOOO unrealistic! I know there supposed to be earth bound angels but can someone please explain to me how Skyla has managed to survive having her throat slit and have her arm hacked off and a new one from the dead body of Chloe??? What the actual hell??

Fourthly, CHOOSE A GUY AND STICK WITH HIM YOU STUPID SLUTTY IDIOT!! If you don't want Gage, give him to me instead because he is basically perfect and he loves you but noooo, Skyla needs to have both of them and also let Chloe get away with ruining her relationship with Gage. If you didn't want that to happen, you shouldn't have cheated on your boyfriend with your ex boyfriend who, in my head, I imagine to look like a blonde Jock who takes steroids.

And lastly, What is the point of Marshall? Has Skyla gotten bored of her other 2 boyfriends so she needs someone to flirt with on the side? And why is it that the only way she can see these "visions" Marshall gives her is by kissing him? Your all people from the ethereal world, surely there's another way?

Conclusion: It's a 8 part book series about a slutty blonde girls life, who also happens to be an angel.

[Prpages · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh, well crap now I feel a bit emotionally dead. First off I'm going to start with the things that ticked me off because there are far fewer of those than the things that I liked. First off they party hard! seriously it's like a bunch of hopped up monkeys! which is fine but then there's the fact that weird and almost unexplainable things happen at random and no one really questions it. I hate Chloe. Skyla needs to stop trusting Gage, I think it's funny that everyone practically gets their heads lopped off. Skyla's is absolutely hilarious and I'm pretty sure every single thing Marshall a.k.a Dudley says to Skyla is on the grounds of sexual harassment but I still love him as a character and I think Skyla does too. Okay so I mentioned some of the good or slightly good-weird things about this book above but anyway I really like (possibly love) Logan as a character and as a soul mate for Skyla. I think their love (however cliché) is very real. I did like Gage a bit and it wasn't until the end that I really understood some of his behavior and why he did some of things he did. Anyway he's not on the hate list anymore. Skyla's "mom" is quite possibly insane and kind of creepy. I liked how the plot unfurled and how much courage the characters portrayed in this book. I think Addison Moore has really-outdone herself on this book and I cannot wait to read the next! I am curious to know how the "love square" pans out in the end though.

[S.E. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Right on the heels on “Expel”, we have Skyla and Logan thrust into the hands of the Countenance and of course, they survived or else there’s no story to tell. The war rages on, and the end is nowhere in sight.

Again, I do not see anywhere in these two “Toxic” books that convinces the reader why Logan, Gage and Marshall place Skyla on such a high pedestal of love and devotion. She manipulates them shamelessly, especially Marshall and takes the meaning of “triple-barrelled heart” to a whole new level. And throughout the book, we have Skyla vacillating between “I trust Gage” and “I trust Gage NOT”.

To sum it up, Skyla is born (and cast) into a role she is too ill-equipped to handle. After so long, I do not see her acquiring any good sense, organized thinking or problem-solving skills a heroine should have, despite valuable experiences at the hands of both friends and foes. She continues to flounder and lose region war after war, not to mention causing one fiasco after another. After a while, I actually started looking forward to each catastrophe because the author’s witty and humorous writing totally matched the mood of each new development and provided much LOL moments. It’s a good thing this book doesn’t take itself seriously.

Strangely, despite it all, I still want to read on…

[My Bookbag by Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

“They say death comes for you once and no more, and then you dissolve to bones, disintegrate from the memory of the world and cease to exist forever.” (Skyla Messenger, Toxic Part Two by Addison Moore)

This is a story about love, loss, destiny and death. Only one who is brave, strong, committed and pure as gold can face the fire. Only true love lends the willingness to sacrifice everything. Skyla’s life is very complicated and becoming more so as the series progresses. Her home life is crazy and produces some laugh out loud humor.

Although Moore crafts an intricate love life for Skyla, the level of angst is almost too much. I also feel that the amount of descriptive prose is lengthy enough to need additional editing. With an eye for paring down to the essential descriptions, Toxic can, I believe, be edited to one book.

Having said all of that, I did enjoy the ideas, the action, the humor, the concept of destiny and the heart of acceptance.

“This is the moment in my life for love and for death.” (Skyla Messenger)

[Hayley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the first few books in this series...but my rating has decreased for subsequent novels because I have become increasingly annoyed with the main character. She declares her "forever" love for Logan on one page, then says the same about Gage on the next page and goes on about wanting to sleep with him, then kisses Marshall in the next paragraph (and on and on...). She has been going between these 3 guys for most of this series. Throw away the idea of a monogamous relationship. She has been dating all 3 or hooking up with them all the entire time. Not to mention how she's constantly thinking about murdering Chloe, Michelle, Lex, etc. and talking about the revenge she is going to have...except she keeps getting herself screwed trying to. And basically every time she tries to do something, she screws it up and tries to promise her body to someone to get out of it. I am finally on the last book and am going to finish it because I want to know who she finally ends up with and what kind of crazy ending the author has written for this long, drawn out, drama-filled series.

[TJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh how I love this series... Even if this love quadrilateral drives me crazy! Also, can I just say that Addison Moore is so funny. I laughed out loud so much during this book. Tad's exclamations like "Sweet babe in a manger!" & "Judas Priest!" Were just some of the things that cracked me up, also Skyla's inner dialogue of talking about her mother & the crazy baby schemes she came up with we're awesome. On another unrelated note, there is a ton of beheadings in this series & in this particular installment. I also love how shes tied in the Ephemearal series in with this too. All in all I'm so addicted to this crazy series. I have no idea how it can end, who Skyla will end up with? All 3 of them believe they're going to marry her & have some kind of prophecy backing it up- how in the world Addison will play this out I can't wait.

[Kristin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series frustrates me to no end. I try to forgive her for being young and stupid, but it is a big reason why it has taken me years to finish this series. So much potential that gets ruined with every senseless twist.

It also gets a bit disgusting for a YA book (this is supposed to be a YA book right?). And I don't mean the three-some or more-some fantasies. These are supposed to be the offspring of celestial beings? I have a feeling in this world I'd be hanging with Lucifer.

I pick this series back up every time I can't decide which good book to read. The only other series I waste money on that frustrates me more is HM Wards Arrangement series. Yet another stupid girl I'm supposed to believe is smart despite the awful choices she makes over and over again.

Only read if you like sick and twisted high school soap operas with a paranormal twist.

[Nicola · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 stars! I continue to enjoy this series a lot but I found that Toxic Part 2 dragged a fair bit as taken with Toxic: 1 - it just became many,o. many pages of 'same old, same old'. Which is not to imply it was bad but relatively speaking my interest began to wane.

Also, is it just me? but I cant abide the author's use of viral in these books, firstly many, many things are viral. Maybe it particularly grates because I don't understand the context of it in almost every instance - with viral hatred? with a virulent hatred perhaps? I am not a grammar Nazi and the author's storytelling ability absolutely compensates for her deficiencies with grammar but for me the viral thing is definitely irritating.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Toxic is the longest ebook ever but i loved it! It's a series which leaves me at the edge of my seat continuously wanting to know what happens next. I never know what to expect and I'm continuously intrigued. The ending left me breathless. I'm not sure what happens from then on... i have a million questions and I'm sure they will all be answered in Elysian. I really do hope Skyla gets to have her dream future with either Gage or Logan. I think I'd want Gage for her personally... I changed my mind... maybe he deserves to be with her once she knows the truth about him. I can't wait for the ending of this series!