Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Violet On The Runway by Melissa Walker

Violet on the Runway is the story of Violet Greenfield. She's very very tall and very thin and because of this insecure. One day while working at her local movie theatre (I would love that job!) Violet is discovered by Angela Blythe of Tryst Models. This begins her whirlwind journey into modeling in New York City.

I really enjoyed this book. You get to put yourself in the shoes of someone realizing every girl's fantasy. What would it be like to become a model in New York City? I really looked forward to enjoying the luxurious life with Violet, being pampered and fussed over and going out on the town. I also liked the pop culture references. I just started reading the next book in the series, Violet By Design. Violet reveals that her "public" favorite movie is The Royal Tenenbaums! That is my favorite movie!

I did miss Violet's friends Julie and Roger (I think I have a crush on him!) while she was away in New York and lost touch with them. Eventually they find each other again and for that I was very glad. I wanted to pinch Violet but nobody is perfect and she soon realizes her mistake.

I really liked watching Violet grown into a young adult. She learns a lot through her experiences. Not everything she encounters in the modeling world is a dream come true. But Violet handles it and becomes a better person for it. She also becomes a more confident person that can stand up for herself.

Violet on the Runway is the first in a series of 3 currently. I'm always extra attracted to books that are part of a series. I really like getting to know a character on a larger level than just one book.

I love the cover designs of her books. The color palettes are beautiful and the pictures are really fun but still leave a little to the imagination!

Visit Melissa Walker's awesome blog! Tomorrow is Win-It Wednesday!

Also watch for Violet In Private in stores August 5th!

4/5 Stars
Purchased by myself

4 comments:

  1. I really like this series, especially the way Violet grows uop She manages to stand up for herself without being a total cheesball.

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  2. S. Krishna- The beginning of August is going to be amazing. Breaking Dawn and Violet in Private in one week! If I remember correctly you'll be on your honeymoon? Hope you pack those books!

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  3. Anonymous7:16 PM

    I have heard so many good things about this series. I am going to have to get a copy.

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  4. J. Kaye- You should! I just finished Violet By Design, the second in the series and now cannot wait for the third to come out! It comes out a few days after Breaking Dawn, that's going to be a good week!

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