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This is a amazing twisty read kept me guessing until the end I just couldn't put it down it kept me up way past my bed time
I loved this book was such a great read. Kept me on the edge of my seat throughout, was difficult to put down!
A dark and deeply disturbing yet addictive story that as you keep reading you become more embroiled in the outcome.
I found it very hard to connect to the characters in this book. It was also a slow burner which made it easy to put down.
THE TOXIC FRIEND was a miss from the start. I read 25% of the book and genuinely had no idea what the key plot elements were, and why I was supposed to care about any of them. I don’t usually like to DNF books, but this one just didn’t seem worth the effort.
Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read and review THE TOXIC FRIEND.
The Toxic Friend by J A Baker was excellent form start to finish especially when I find a new author that becomes a go to author and become an addictive read. The Toxic friend was a twisty friendship that was toxic and will have you gripped from the beginning till the end. It was great as I read it in one sitting so a great holiday read.
I loved it and so glad I found this author.
This gripping thriller is a masterclass in tension, making each page a heart-pounding step further into the darkness of its secrets. Loved every second of it as always with the authored work!
I had the same problem with this book as I did with my last two books by J. A. Baker. I felt like I couldn't connect to any of the characters because they all lacked development and none of them were likeable. The plot was okay in this but I felt that it was a bit overdone. I was a little surprised by the ending at least, but it wasn't enough to save the book. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this book! The characters were well developed and the story was engaging. I recommend that others try this book as well. Well done!
Twisty friendship toxicity at it's finest!!! Read it in one sitting because I had to know what these people would do next. Grab some coffee and your favorite blanket and prepare for an all nighter! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC.
I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book is full of plot twists and turns. It would make an excellent book club choice as the ambiguity in the storyline would make for interesting discussions.
Loved this book , such a great read , kept you on the edge of your seat throughout with lots of twists and turns. A brilliant psychological thriller, could not leave it down , right to the end you were still shocked , really recommend this book for a great easy read with lots of twists.
I was looking forward to reading The Toxic Friend but unfortunately I really did not enjoy it. It had difficult subject matter and was just too graphic for my tastes.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for my ARC.
I loved this book, the suspense of this book kept me on my toes and constantly thinking about what would happen next. The way it is written is brilliant making you think you know what is going to happen but you actually don't. Will definitely be reading more from this author.
I almost gave up on this because the start jumped around and was hard to follow.
The plot was intriguing and kept me reading.
The Gareth and Eva situation I figured out before it was revealed, and I don't feel it was super necessary to the plot.
I liked how Eva's mother sort of redeemed herself at the end, and I wish this had ended differently.
I received a copy via NetGalley and all opinions are my own.
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Although I did try numerous times, I could not get passed chapter two. I just could not get into the story; I'd read a page and go to another book.
This book was sent to me electronically by Netgalley for review. Thanks to the publisher and the author. Eva wants to find her birth parents. This is not easy. This talented author has written a cannot put down novel. Realistic characters make this book entertaining. The story moves quickly. Trying to discern the ending is somewhat difficult. Enjoy
If you haven't read anything by JA Baker start now, her books are absolutely brilliant and hard to put down once you start reading them.
Thanks to boldwood books and netgalley for this arc As i started reading it, i wasn't quite sure if i would end up finishing it..... but im sooo glad i pushed through, it was intense and i was never sure what was going to happen next, which made it exciting., definately lots of twists and turns and i ended up unable to put it down. Highley recommend so glad i read it all
Eva Tweedy has spent most of her life in foster care in the majority of the time was spent with a woman named grida in Othello foster care child name Cecelia eathan has became an accountant and works in London until she decides to go up north and find her family. She’s always known where they live then has always tried to keep tabs on them and she thinks it’s time to get all her questions answered. After moving to Whitby she is working up the nerve to approach her parents when she realizes her ex-boyfriend is there he followed her all the way to London and is intent on killing her while this is happening Cecilia is looking for Eva she has tried to call her and email her and now she has come from Kent all the way to London looking for her thankfully the lady who bought Eav’s flat has her forwarding address and gives it to Celia who quickly makes her way to Whitby. Is this Gareth wanting to kill her isn’t enough now her childhood friend Cecilia shows up and makes everything 100 times worse. This is one crazy crazy book I love J A bakers books and have read all of them but I do believe The Toxic Friend Will go down as one of her best. I love the personal messages she puts at the end of her books and find that to be such a nice touch I have started looking forward to reading it when I get close to the end and what a ending this one was. The author is truly a great talent and it is evident in every book she has written but the ending of this one was a OMG wow ending that will truly go down as one of the best. I received this book from NetGalley and Boldwood books but I am leaving this reveal voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.