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Poison
Based in Delaware, young, beautiful and naïve can all be used to describe Nyse who is tired of being overlooked due to living in her sister, the self proclaimed, Queen Kats shadow. And like a moth to a flame burnt by desire, she's immediately drawn to Spinx, a neighborhood drug dealer, and the one man her sister warns her against. At twelve, she eventually gets noticed by Spinx, despite every chick in Serenity Hills wanting him. Luckily for Nyse he has a thing for young girls even though he makes her wait. On her sixteenth birthday he showers her with gifts and opens her to a whole new world down The Hill. Taking her heart and body, Spinx eventually shows her the man he really is.
Not ready for a dose of the real world, his unfaithfulness causes her to turn bitter and conniving. Eventually this Venomous Vixen tears anything and everyone apart who poses a threat. And before anyone realizes it, she causes more drama in the lives of her friends and family than can be repaired. That girl is Poison!
Not ready for a dose of the real world, his unfaithfulness causes her to turn bitter and conniving. Eventually this Venomous Vixen tears anything and everyone apart who poses a threat. And before anyone realizes it, she causes more drama in the lives of her friends and family than can be repaired. That girl is Poison!
213 pages, Paperback
First published May 19, 2008
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About the author
K.D. Harris
38 books68 followersK.D.Harris grew up in Delaware where she still currently resides. She is the mother of 2 adorable children. K.D always enjoyed reading since she was a young child. At the age of 19 and a college student at Shaw University is where K.D finds her gift of storytelling through writing in her journals of the things that she had experienced growing up in the inner city setting.
In 2006 she began to post her short stories on various blogs on the Internet, which got an overwhelming response that she should put her experiences into a book for others to share and relate to.
Her novels consist of erotica, and taboo situations that others are afraid to speak out about. She has a knack for drawing out the real life experiences that each of us can relate to in some form or another.
K.D. knew from first hand because she lived some of the events that she writes about but thru the grace of God she overcame adversity and the odds. K.D. takes you onto a personal journey of street life with a bit of reality mixed with tragedy can turn into a positive road if you have faith and believe in yourself. Her works is a testimony to many young people in today's world.
K.D. is an accomplished writer, who hopes to uplift the spirits of her readers thru her journey of overcoming obstacles that sometimes plagues us all thru her works. K.D recently signed a deal with The Cartel Publications.
In 2006 she began to post her short stories on various blogs on the Internet, which got an overwhelming response that she should put her experiences into a book for others to share and relate to.
Her novels consist of erotica, and taboo situations that others are afraid to speak out about. She has a knack for drawing out the real life experiences that each of us can relate to in some form or another.
K.D. knew from first hand because she lived some of the events that she writes about but thru the grace of God she overcame adversity and the odds. K.D. takes you onto a personal journey of street life with a bit of reality mixed with tragedy can turn into a positive road if you have faith and believe in yourself. Her works is a testimony to many young people in today's world.
K.D. is an accomplished writer, who hopes to uplift the spirits of her readers thru her journey of overcoming obstacles that sometimes plagues us all thru her works. K.D recently signed a deal with The Cartel Publications.
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April 23, 2010
I hate not knowing what to rate a book. That's been happening to me a lot more lately for some reason. I'm going between three and four with this one. I think the fact that Harris based this in Delaware, where I live and am from, has me pretty biased. It's pretty cool reading about developments and landmarks that I drive by every week.
All in all though, that wouldn't make a book a winner for me of course. The storyline was somewhat unique even though it didn't seem like it would be to me. I think that was Harris' talent shining through. This does have less mistakes than your average urban fiction books - that pleased me to no end.
I enjoyed the characters- a lot of the time you have characters who all mirror each other- all the women are top notch beautiful, all the men are so hot, blah, blah, blah...and while I don't remember reading about any ugly chicks in here, they each had their own unique quality - the men and the women.
Harris did an excellent job with the emotional aspect of the relationships I think. Again, most books downplay love and the whole theme of being a hustler or stick up boy goes along with 'bros before hoes' and all that fun stuff. That's not always the case in real life and Harris brought that out good. Rashawn's getting twisted up with Nyse and his old feelings for Kat sparking back up are emotions that are very easily believed in a situation like his. And, within reason, his situation does happen on the streets. Along with Kat and Nyse's situation, with their relationship going back and forth and back and forth.
I loved Fatalia- that characters could have very easily fallen flat but it didn't. There almost has to be a sequel coming and I'll read it.
All in all though, that wouldn't make a book a winner for me of course. The storyline was somewhat unique even though it didn't seem like it would be to me. I think that was Harris' talent shining through. This does have less mistakes than your average urban fiction books - that pleased me to no end.
I enjoyed the characters- a lot of the time you have characters who all mirror each other- all the women are top notch beautiful, all the men are so hot, blah, blah, blah...and while I don't remember reading about any ugly chicks in here, they each had their own unique quality - the men and the women.
Harris did an excellent job with the emotional aspect of the relationships I think. Again, most books downplay love and the whole theme of being a hustler or stick up boy goes along with 'bros before hoes' and all that fun stuff. That's not always the case in real life and Harris brought that out good. Rashawn's getting twisted up with Nyse and his old feelings for Kat sparking back up are emotions that are very easily believed in a situation like his. And, within reason, his situation does happen on the streets. Along with Kat and Nyse's situation, with their relationship going back and forth and back and forth.
I loved Fatalia- that characters could have very easily fallen flat but it didn't. There almost has to be a sequel coming and I'll read it.
July 22, 2012
Back when I used to visit my local library like a crazed maniac, I always saw this book on the shelf. I passed by it time after time because I did not like the cover. Like the saying goes, "never judge a book by its cover" When I finally picked this book up, I did not put it down. This story was a helluva ride. At one point I couldn't stand Nyse, than another point I felt sorry for her! My mind was all twisted LOL!! This is the type of stuff I like to READ!! Action packed, and full of drama!! take notes other authors!!
September 21, 2008
It was ok. It could have been better. I felt like there were a lot of unnecessary characters in the book and I had to go back a few times to see who some of the characters were. Definitely had a lot of drama though.
July 21, 2023
If you’re looking for something to have you on your toes, with a lot of twist and turns. Lord, Ms. Harris did that she put you in Nalyse Shoes, she let you and all their mind games and crushed it. Waiting for more of her master pieces.!
April 16, 2021
Pretty good read! It’s a lot going on you have to keep up!
February 21, 2012
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BRIEF SUMMARY
Nyse wants it all. She wants to be on top and be taken care of. With her relationship with Spinx going to the next level, she ends up wanting more than what Spinx is giving her.
THOUGHTS
This was a good story, however, I never walked away hating a lead character. And I hate Nyse. I can’t believe she’s only seventeen and did most of what she did. In the beginning, she was naive but her personality was molded into the worst person I have read about. I don’t think it was Spinx's unfaithfulness that causes her to be bitter; I think some of it had to do with wanting to have the same status and materialistic things as her sister. She was your typical up and coming I want to be important chick. She also wanted what her sister had. Her relationship with Spinx was frustrating (Spinx was nasty. He liked some of his girls a bit too young, mother and daughter, really Spinx?) and I can’t believe what Nyse did to her family. Then, there were a lot of characters that would jump in unexpectedly throughout the story. Rashawn, wow, he cried so much and he was supposed to be this drug lord, he was a turn off most of the time. Ra was Kat’s boyfriend; she is the sister of Nyse. Kat, her persona was through the roof. She popped abortion like they were m&m. These characters were so crazy.
Nevertheless, even though I felt this way it was entertaining and includes drama that keeps you hook. My rating isn’t based on how the author created the characters’ personalities but on the story and characters so it was good. But I still walked away hating Nyse, she is poison.
Length: 2465
Storyline: GOOD
Enjoyment: FAIRLY GOOD
Intimacy Level: GOOD
Romance Novel Junkies
BRIEF SUMMARY
Nyse wants it all. She wants to be on top and be taken care of. With her relationship with Spinx going to the next level, she ends up wanting more than what Spinx is giving her.
THOUGHTS
This was a good story, however, I never walked away hating a lead character. And I hate Nyse. I can’t believe she’s only seventeen and did most of what she did. In the beginning, she was naive but her personality was molded into the worst person I have read about. I don’t think it was Spinx's unfaithfulness that causes her to be bitter; I think some of it had to do with wanting to have the same status and materialistic things as her sister. She was your typical up and coming I want to be important chick. She also wanted what her sister had. Her relationship with Spinx was frustrating (Spinx was nasty. He liked some of his girls a bit too young, mother and daughter, really Spinx?) and I can’t believe what Nyse did to her family. Then, there were a lot of characters that would jump in unexpectedly throughout the story. Rashawn, wow, he cried so much and he was supposed to be this drug lord, he was a turn off most of the time. Ra was Kat’s boyfriend; she is the sister of Nyse. Kat, her persona was through the roof. She popped abortion like they were m&m. These characters were so crazy.
Nevertheless, even though I felt this way it was entertaining and includes drama that keeps you hook. My rating isn’t based on how the author created the characters’ personalities but on the story and characters so it was good. But I still walked away hating Nyse, she is poison.
Length: 2465
Storyline: GOOD
Enjoyment: FAIRLY GOOD
Intimacy Level: GOOD
Romance Novel Junkies
October 18, 2010
I liked the book because I like hot messes lol. I was so wrapped up in this book I stayed up to 3am to finish it. Yes, the thoughts were simple, I mean the girl was 17. But, if her thoughts were simple what does that say about the adults that she manipulated into doing what she wanted and distroying everyones lives. What was also amazing is what she turned into just based on one guy she dated. Which just shows you, You have to be your own person. You can't let someone mold you into what they want because more than likely they are not going to want you for long. If you depend on yourself, you don't have to depend on others (and yes it's fine of accept help, but if you read the story you'll understand what I mean). I also feel that a lot of people played into this girl becoming what she became. The lead problem was the mother. As always there is a 50/50 chance on what your kids will do growing up around violence. Either they will keep their head on straight and fly right or they will follow the norm for were they live. As a parent you should do your darnest to try to steer them right. Hard to do when your never at home, the oldest sister is dating a drug dealer and the young brother is dabbling in dealing with the oldest sisters boyfriend. This little girl was something.
November 14, 2008
There were some things I liked about this book. The main character who's name is a little silly (Nalyse Lyse Nyse) I mean really...she went from being a silly naive little girl to a back stabbin, scheming heifer. It really felt like I was reading it from a little girl's point of view. The thoughts were so short and simple it was ridiculous. There were a lot of characters and it became hard to remember who was who. It looks like there will be a part 2. Hopefully it's better.
July 4, 2011
This book, no Nylse butt was to much. She was a cold dirty little girl and her actions caused her to hurt the ones that really loved her. I cant believe that one can be so devious. at first I was like this is just to much it couldn't be, but the author kept on the scenes realistic and that is what made me realize there are plenty of Poison chicks and duded in the world. Damn, its a must read.
January 13, 2009
Awesome!
October 2, 2019
This book was fabulous. I couldn't put it down. It read like a movie and was action packed. I immediately purchased the second book and wasn't disappointed!
March 5, 2011
This book had a lot of twists and turns I couldnt stop reading until I was done!! Cant wait to read part 2!!
November 28, 2011
Great Read, But read in order, K.D Harris has done it Again
January 8, 2012
Great Read!!! About to start part 2.
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