Violet by Design

Violet #2

by Melissa C. Walker

I was going to get out of the modeling business for good.

But now I'm having trouble sticking with my decision. After all, if it wasn't for modeling, I might still be the invisible wallflower. Hot guys like Paulo wouldn't be interested in me. And I'd never have seen Brazil or Spain-and now France! On the other hand...

I also wouldn't have to choose between my best friend from home and my agent's shrill demands. Or anguish over my body the way only runway models do. Not to mention all this trouble I'm getting into for speaking out in the press about eating disorders.

Maybe the life of an international model isn't for me. But if I quit for good, I might always wonder...What if?

Genres: Young Adult, Chick Lit, Fiction, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Fashion, Teen

224 pages, Paperback

First published March 4, 2008

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[Jennifer Wardrip · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed by Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen for TeensReadToo.com

Violet has had the time of her life in New York. After being spotted by her now agent Angela Blythe at the Palace Theaters, and then being swept away to NYC (and with a little hesitation from her parents), Violet was able to experience all that goes on in the modeling world. From the runway shows to the crazy designers to having a backstabbing roommate with an eating disorder to her fake, jerk of an ex-boyfriend.

She survived it all and now Violet is back in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, trying to spend as much time away from New York as she can while leaning more towards her friends and family.

Being in the fashion industry is beginning to take a toll on Violet. Sure, she is able to travel to Brazil and even France on short notice, wear all of the designer clothing that's too expensive to even look at, and have all the boys fall for her (even if it's for all the wrong reasons). But Violet just can't see herself as a true model. Her insecurities, including those about her weight, are always present.

The longer she's away the more troubles and problems Violet starts to have, especially when she tries to speak out on some important issues, which doesn't necessarily bode well with her agency. One of the designers in Brazil is showing some interest in Violet, but, for some reason, her heart goes out to her dorky best friend, Roger. Will Violet's escapades in international modeling be the deciding factor in whether she should stay in the modeling world? Or will the limelight shine bright over what she truly wants?

VIOLET BY DESIGN is a strong follow-up to the first novel in the series, VIOLET ON THE RUNWAY. Melissa Walker creates a story that acknowledges all the realistic aspects of a world that seems flawless and characters that are intriguing and easy to relate to. A wonderful read, VIOLET BY DESIGN does not disappoint.

[Marta Oliveira · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't like this book at all, maybe it was because I like models and fashion shows and the way the modeling business is written to me didn't sound real. I have seen a few interviews, backstage videos and how the choose the models and this wasn't like that at all.
Another big reason fr my dislike is Violet, she is so annoying and stupid to everyone. Violet as soon as she stars to go back to modeling gets all stupid again, treats the other bad and thinks everyone is jealous. I wanted to slap multiple times, like for exemple when her friends try to warn her about something she gets all defensive and says there are just jealous and bla bla bla. Another thing about her that i hate is the way she treats Roger, why call him to Spain and then sent him away because she has a job in France, couldn't she invite him to go with her.
The only character that are nice are Sam and Veronica, even with Violet brat attitude they stick to her side and help her. I swear i couldn't be her friend, she is always whinnying , he perfect example is the wight issue, she is a fudging model! of course she cant sit around in the couch and eating bad food, the clothes are already made and need to fit her, she could have totally lost 5 pound en two weeks without starving if she did exercise.
Atfer all this rambling I can honestly say i have no desire o continue this series unless i want to go crazy

[Rachael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Violet Greenfield thought she was going to leave the modeling world behind, but when she’s offered the chance to go to Brazil – to model of course – she jumps the chance. And with that decision, her international modeling career is launched, and she travels from São Paulo for Brazil’s fashion week, to Madrid and Paris. She gains more and more prestige as she books more shows, but with a relationship gone bad, she starts to put on weight. Angela, her agent, as well as several designers Violet’s walking for, pressure her into shedding five pounds. Violet’s insecurities over her body as well as friendship troubles result from her precarious balance between the fashion world and her life at home. Violet doesn’t know what she wants anymore.

Once again, Melissa Walker has written an amazing novel. I loved her debut novel, Violet on the Runway, and its sequel was just as good. Violet could represent any teenage girl if you take away the supermodel aspect, because many teens struggle over their body image. Melissa Walker also lets us peek into the hectic lives of the elite fashion models, which is pretty exciting and addicting. As Violet’s friend Roger said, most readers will fall in love with Violet, as I did. She truly believes in doing the right thing, evidenced by the time she spends anguishing over the modeling industry versus a normal life. And it’s because Violet acts with such conviction (when making the correct choices) that the reader is left with the sense that things will turn out well for her.

I most definitely recommend Violet by Design, as well as its prequel Violet on the Runway to all readers, whether fashion savvy or not. It is a fun and enjoyable read that will leave you thinking and sighing in happiness.

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[Brighde · Rating 5 out of 5]

Violet is an easily liked character. Though she has flaws (being oblivious) they make her a person. Good plot, If I was in her sitch though I would have kept traveled the world, and not gone back. Let go of all my responsibilities. Oh well we all are different.

[Elisabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Amazing. The follow up book to Violet on the runway.

[Ms. Patterson · Rating 2 out of 5]

What's the deal with this book? I read it quickly and for the most part I was okay with it while I was reading it. The longer I'm away from it, the more unhappy I am with it.

I think I'm just dissatisfied with all the plot points left open. I want SOMETHING to have a conclusion, but nothing does. Violet still goes back and forth about her modeling career. Does she want to model? Does she not? She makes a stand about the views on body image in the fashion industry. She secretly agrees to the outrageous weight demands of the designer. Ugh!! Figure it out, girl!!

Her indecision drives me crazy. The same thing happens with her relationships. Her attitude towards Roger makes me want to scream. Friend? More than friend? Lead him on then just dump him. Really?!? Also, her friendship with Veronica. Besties or not? It's like I was just waiting for the frenemy moment to happen.

I noticed there's another book in the series. I kind of want to know what happens to Violet, but I'm guessing that she'll still be the same wishy-washy indecisive girl. I don't have time for that.

Meh. There are better books out there. Melissa Walker has better books out there. 2 1/2 stars.

[KC · Rating 2 out of 5]

So repetitive.

[Elisabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fun, predictable read about a teen fashion model? How it ended up in my hands I am still not sure.

[Kaitlin Bevis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually enjoyed this better than book one because the arc was very similar, but this book tackled issues in a different way that I appreciated and had more developed side characters. I think it helped that the issues approached in this book were body image and weight, which is something all girls feel pressure about, whereas most girls aren't models who deal with the pressures of fame, money, and nervous breakdowns due to the depression of maintaining a stressful career as a teenager. Plus, in book one, all the issues Violet had seemed so avoidable with one key word. Moderation. In this book, the issues go beyond Violet's personal, and frequently bad decisions to factors outside of her control. Violet gains five pounds, is told to lose it, complains publicly on her blog, suffers consequences from her blog going public, and unexpectedly lands an ad campaign with a place trying to improve their PR by caring about body image...yet they still want her to lose five pounds. Disturbed by the hypocrisy of it all, Violet is torn between furthering her career and selling out.

In book one, Violet's all or nothing approach kind of bothered me, but this book helped me see that's her character. Moderation isn't in her vocabulary. She either jumps head first into the darkest depths of the dark side of modeling, or quits completely. She either starves herself, or eats a half gallon of ice cream a day. She falls in love the exact same way. Violet doesn't do half measures. I think that was easier to see this round because this book did have models who could live the lifestyle with professionalism and grace without completely losing themselves. The career isn't evil, the other girls aren't bad or lost. It's just not a good path for someone as impressionable and sometimes immature as the protagonist and that's okay. Flawed characters are more interesting. As an adult that sometimes struggles to get by, it was pretty frustrating watching Violet get handed opportunity after opportunity and seems hell bent on destroying them all. But that's an age thing. The romances in this were frustrating, but again, this isn't for my age group. One thing I really liked is this book focused a lot less on the whole "but I never thought I was pretty" thing.

There's this trend in YA books to have obviously beautiful girls think they're plain. And frankly, it's annoying. I'm not talking about books with plain girls who discover the beauty of their own bodies, or find a guy who sees them as beautiful, or discover the friends they're jealous of are jealous of how they look. That's actually kind of realistic. Everyone is much prettier than they think they are and the message that we are our worst critics is an important one. But there's a line and a lot of books cross it. Sorry, but if you're pretty enough to be able to literally get recruited into modeling off the street, or be able to quit and have your agent bend over backwards to bring you back, or have multiple guys fall for you, or have a room of photographers go completely still and breathless when you walk out on stage, you're more than average and refusing to accept that or acknowledge that actually makes girls feel worse about themselves because if she thinks she's ugly, what the heck does that make actual average people? By this book, Violet's mostly accepted she looks good, not in a vain way, but in a healthy one. Even though she crash dieted and got embarrassed when her agent kept making comments about her weight, I was never under the impression Violet thought those five pounds made a difference in herself or the way she looked. It was just something she had to lose to keep her job.

This book improves upon the first one. Worth a read if you enjoyed book one at all.

[Katie(babs) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Violet Greenfield is not a typical teenager just graduated from high school. She has had quite the year ever since signing with Tryst Models. She moved to New York and lived in an apartment with a bunch of models her senior year. But her experience isn’t the best since most of these beautiful girls are addicted to drugs and have eating problems. Violet quits modeling but is enticed back by her former agent, Angela, with the promise of a trip to Brazil for Sao Paulo Fashion Week. Violet has never been out of the country and plans to take the summer and fall to model before she starts Vassar in the spring semester.

Violet’s best friends, Julie and Roger, will also be going off to college in the fall. Julie will go to Providence, Rhode Island and Roger to NYU in New York City. After a fun filled summer with her best buds, Violet is thrown back in the fire. Her agent puts her down every chance she can get, questions Violet about gaining weight, which only happens to be five pounds, and the press will not stop hounding her, especially when she posts blogs on My Space about modeling and the pressure she undergoes.

As the weeks fly by, Violet has her own romance with an older boy, nineteen year-old Paulo Forte who has his own clothing line and wants her to model for him. Violet is falling hard for Paulo and is deciding whether she should give him her virginity. Then there is her old roommate from the model apartment last year, Veronica, who also comes to Brazil to model. She is a recovering drug addict and has gone through rehab, but Violet is not sure where she stands with her. Violet’s adventure is not what she thought it would be, and when she finds out that Roger is dating an older girl at his college despite his apparent romantic interest in her, Violet is soon at her wits end. Between her weight issues, the paparazzi, and her good friends moving forward in their lives without her, Violet wishes she had never left her small American town and wants to just crawl into bed and hide.

Melissa Walker has written quite an interesting tale about eighteen year-old model extraordinaire, Violet Greenfield. Violet’s voice is so real and very much what I assumed a girl her age would think and act like. Her ideas about sex and romance amazed me, because this is a girl with a good head on her shoulders. She wants to do the best for everyone around her and tries to do the same for herself. Even though Violet is the perfect size two, she still has to deal with feelings of inadequacy, mainly because of Angela, her shark of an agent, and some fashion designers who always look down upon people, regardless of their beauty.

I also enjoy Violet’s wonderful boyfriend, Roger, whose feelings for Violet have changed. When Violet finally figures out what is going on with Roger, it may be too late; I felt so bad for her because Roger is such a great guy and the perfect boy to fall in love with.

VIOLET BY DESIGN has its moments of hilarity and drama, but underneath there is a very important moral about being true to yourself and taking the good with the bad. I am so glad Melissa Walker has come up with a character like Violet and hope to enjoy more tales of Violet in the modeling world and, hopefully, as a student in college.

[Tasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

At the end of Violet on the Runway, Violet swears that she's quit the modeling industry. That is until she is offered the opportunity to walk the runway in Brazil. Violet has always wanted to travel and she sees this as her ticket. Deferring college for a semester Violet heads to Brazil while her best friends, Julie and Roger, head of to their respective colleges. While in Brazil Violet meets up with Veronica, and realizes that Veronica is one of the best friends that she has in the industry. When Violet's not catching up with Veronica, she's putting on a spectacular show and designers are all wanting her to walk for them. Then there's Paulo... An up-and-coming designer who is extremely hot, and whom Violet can't help but fall helplessly in love with. She almost feels that she could go all the way with Paulo, that is until she finds him in bed with another woman. Mortified she hops back on a plane to the States and wallows for two weeks, feasting on ice cream and cheeseburgers. Her brother finally convinces her to get her act together and she does. She flies up to New York and hangs out with Roger and his highly annoying girlfriend Chloe. After her outing Violet knows she's ready to go back into the modeling world, and calls up her agent, Angela. When she sees Angela, she wishes she had never called. Angela immediately starts picking Violet apart for putting on 5 pounds. Violet's ashamed of herself, but continues trying to get rid of that blasted ice cream weight. Her dream of traveling comes true again when she is whisked off to Spain. Here she is still pestered about her weight, but when she speaks up she gets into a lot of trouble. Will Violet ever be satisfied with her body? Is her modeling career over?

Wow! This book was just as good as the first one. For me that rarely happens. Violet was as strong as ever in this book and I loved how she stood up for what she believed in. Throughout the story Violet is pressured into losing weight even though she's already skinny. This deals with the whole models are too skinny issue that real world models are facing today. I thought that Melissa Walker did a fantastic job getting the message across that we all need to be comfortable with our bodies and that being skinny definitely has it's negative side. Once again I couldn't put the book down and was riveted by the story. I stayed up until all hours of the night to finish it and it was so worth it! One thing that frustrated me during the whole book is Violet and Roger's relationship. I believe that they are destined to be together. Why, o, why does he have to be with that Chloe girl? Why Melissa Walker did you have to leave us hanging with their whole relationship? So many questions left unanswered

[Kait · Rating 4 out of 5]

Violet Greenfield has gone from a nobody to an international runway model. After returning home to get away from the modeling business for a while, Angela approaches Violet about modeling in Brazil and Violet jumps at the chance to travel internationally.

Things start out brilliantly until Violet's insecurities once again get the better of her. Violet manages to get all the shows, all the clothes, and all the guys but once again the designers and her agent have to have her perfect and Violet can't handle it.

Weight becomes a greater issue in this book and Violet is unable to keep her weight exactly where the designers and her agent want it. The only way she can think of to vent is to post on her blog. Little does she know that her friends and teenagers are not the only people reading. Her dilemma becomes fodder for the press and Violet gets in deeper than she can handle.

When she is asked to do a campaign promoting better health for teen girls, Violet thinks that it may be the beginning of a new type of modeling world. That is, until she is told that she needs to lose five pounds and keep the weight off for the shoots. It's too late for Violet to back out but she begins to feel like she is betraying herself and all the teenagers that look up to her when she poses for the shoot. And all the while she is losing herself, she finds herself losing her best friend and possibly the love of her life, Roger.

Will Violet's career be able to last through her insecurities and weight issues or will it and she break under the pressure? Will she be able to fix things between her and Roger or did she blow her only chance?

Violet By Design is the followup to Violet On The Runway and is followed by Violet In Private. This second installment in the series is by far the best so far but I have high hopes for Violet In Private.

[stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even better than Violet on the Runway, this sequel packs a punch. It's a testament to Melissa Walker that she can create such a book that deals with deep issues such as weight, body image, love, sex, drugs, sincerity, etc. while still being a true, lovely, fun-to-read YA novel.

This time Violet is lured back into modeling by the prospect of international travel and modeling bathing suits in Sao Paolo. She gets a wake up call in a lot of ways, but yet again falls for the wrong guy. Luckily, the other half of Double V is back in action, and Veronica knows what's up.

I have to say I cringed terribly with the way Violet treated Roger - I love Roger so much! - and Barcelona was just so sad. But again, the book balances the depressing drama and intensity with fabulous clothes and crazy characters in the fashion world. I have to say that the crazy fashion designer that gets Violet to Paris reminds me of Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada, but that might be because they share the same initials, etc. Though in my opinion, she is just as crazy.

This installment had a bit of incredulousness to it - Violet makes a huge gaff on the runway but still lands on top - but the way body issues are dealt with and Violet's struggle to stay true to herself but also keep going forward with her dream make this a definite keeper.

Can't wait to read the next one - Violet becomes a Vassar girl! (could only be better if she went to Barnard, but I suppose that would be too hard for her to live in the city and still try to be "normal".) But man, I am so rooting for Violet and Roger, it's painful!

[Kristi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Violet thought she was going to leave the modeling world behind, but when she gets a chance to model in Brazil– how can she say no? Her one modeling gig lands her as the face for the new and upcoming designer Paulo, did I mention he is hot! But things in Brazil don’t exactly work out as Violet planned and she jets home spending her days eating ice cream and vegging on the couch.

That of course lands Violet in some trouble when she shows up in Spain five pounds heavier. Violet, however, has her own thoughts about models and their weight. And when those thoughts become public it just might ruin her modeling career. Can Violet survive the pressure to be thin and stay true to herself, and for once figure out exactly what it is that she wants before it’s too late?

I loved Melissa Walker’s debut novel Violet on the Runway and the sequel is just as good or even better. I loved the fact that Walker chooses to shed light on body image and what healthy should be. It’s nice to see that such a perfectly portrayed world, has it’s flaws. Violet continues to grow and to find herself. I loved seeing most of the characters returning for the second book and I can’t wait to read more about them in Violet In Private. They are all intriguing in their own way and very relatable. I was so engrossed in the story I read the book in one setting! Oh, Roger. I must know what happens next!

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Violet By Design
2008, The Berkley Publishing Group
Pages.215 $9.99
Melissa C.Walker
ISBN: 978042521940

Violet By Design is the second book to Violet On The Runway. The book written from Violet Greenfield's point of view. Violet decided to choose her life where there are tons of cameras near her and where her whole face is in front of the magezine. Violet By Design is a great book and it could teach you a lot when your done reading it. Melissa C.Walker puts you into Violet's shoe and making you feel like Violet. When she walks in the catwalk, and when she shoot for a front cover. Melissa C.Walker also uses many great word choices such as luxurious.

Violet went back to Carolina and her agent called her that she booked her with tons of fashion company and Violet has to go to Brazil to model. But Violet is already planning to go to college and planning to stay as a normal girl. But it is really hard for her to choose a orignal girl over to becoming the most beautiful model in the world. Violet Greenfield can't resist of thinking about Paulo and she also figures out something about her best friend Roger that she never knew before.

I really enjoyed reading Violet By Design, it was very interesting. I'm looking forward to reading Violet in Pirvate. So don't miss the Violet's series, because it is awfully awesome!

[Anna Schroeder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Violet thought she was off the runway for good. But then her agent, Angela, called her and gave her an offer she couldn't refuse: a trip to Sao Paulo, Brazil, where she would star in Brazil's Fashion Week. Her life as an international runway star leads her to have to choose between her best friend or her job, but it also leads her to find her true love.

I fell in love with Violet on the Runway and couldn't wait to read Violet by Design. I definetly was not disappointed with the continuation of the Violet series.

Violet deals with even more serious issues than she did in the first book. She tries to support a healthy body image for girls all over - something I know models don't do now - and she seems to lose herself in the process. She doesn't know who she can trust, and she finds herself doing things that maybe she shouldn't - like trying crash diets and starving herself to lose five pounds for a fashion show.

Violet by Design continues the Violet series, and you will not be disappointed by it. I highly recommend this series - Melissa Walker is an amazing writer. Violet by Design ends with a cliffhanger like Violet on the Runway did, so I'm glad I have an ARC of Violet in Private - the last and final installment of the series - here to read!

[Alea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Violet By Design is the second in this series. I'm going to try and keep it vague for people that haven't read the first book, Violet On the Runway.

Violet had quit modeling but couldn't resist a trip overseas. She did get into modeling for the travel! So Violet is off on another modeling adventure while her best friends Roger and Julie are off to college. While Violet is in Brazil she meets the young designer, Paulo. She eventually becomes the face of his campaign. They start a romance... that's all I will say on that. Violet's modeling friends, Sam and Veronica are back this time (and Veronica is less bitchy-yay). I'm not going to say anymore, no spoilers here. I'll just say I'm glad we get to see more of Violet's modeling friends getting along and especially her friend Roger! ;)

[Carmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a great follow-up to Violet on the Runway. I loved how it still dealt with Violet's modeling decisions but with new issues. Melissa Walker has written a heroine who is not with flaws but she's beautiful and brave and courageous with those flaws of hers. Violet speaks out against eating disorders and the demands of the modeling world. The controversies of this world is shown in this book and unfortunately, Violet is sucked into it and eventually sold out. It was disappointing when she made decisions that hurt herself and her friends, but in the end, she pulls through to be the role model she always was. I just feel sorry for her bad luck with guys. Perhaps she'll get a happier ending in the next book.

[Anderson Payano · Rating 3 out of 5]

this is the 2nd serious of the violet on/by...this book is about how a girl named violet was gonna quit modeling for good .but changed her mind to travel around the world. she got a lot stress from it. for example she catched up with her ex roommate who was also a model but did cocaine to stay skinny..but got into rehab.also she fell for a brazilian desinger who ended breaking her heart.and she got famous for putting a blog on myspace saying she her manager wanted her to lose three pounds even tho she was too skinny or else she would loose her job.. i would recomendd this book to people who think its good to be bullimic or anorexic

[Daneen · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the 2nd book in a series!! You don't know this until you finish the book and want the story to finish. It is at this point you are told to read the next book in the series.

The story was "ok." Unlikely that I will read the next in the series unless I run out of other books and am desperate. I wouldn't say bad, but I would say predictable, very predictable....probably meant for a younger reader. Maybe it would be different if I had read the first in the series???

Series:
Violet on the Runway
Violet by Design
Violet in Private

[Carly]

I read the first book in the Violet series over the summer because Melissa Walker is a TBF author, and I really enjoyed it. It was the perfect summer read - short, sweet, and light, but with a good message and an endearing main character. Therefore, when I was searching for something to read on the plane ride out to San Francisco, I knew that Violet By Design would be the perfect choice. It only took me a few hours to read it, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and I'm planning on starting the third one tonight.

[dearlittledeer · Rating 3 out of 5]

After swearing off modeling at the end of the first book, Violet is back on the runway -- this time in Brazil for Sao Paulo fashion week. She falls in love with (and gets her heart broken by) a fashion designer and begins to struggle with her weight and the industry's impossible expectations. Where Violet on the Runway focused on the dangers of partying, this one looks at the eating disorders that plague so many models. Another fun read! Seriously :) Even though the books deal with heavy topics, Melissa Walker manages to keep things upbeat.

[Chelsea Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've been trying to read this book for years now! Finally I made it. I have to say, I was surprised by the depth of the situations Violet went through. She's such an awesome character. She's never leaving the modeling agency either. Who doesn't want to fly all over the world if it means walking in front of people decked out in the most fashion forward way?
The fact that she took on that taboo reference to model's promoting healthy body images while starving themselves was a fresh concept,especially for young adult books. Great book, great characters, great all around.

[Katrina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel Violet is naive about a lot of thing in this book. Her blindness to her feelings for Rodger and his feeling for her is wearing thin and I wish she would just decided one way or the other about modeling. Maybe this is true to an 18 year olds mentality but it is getting annoying. You would think that after having traveled the world a little would wisen her up a bit. I like the story as a whole but I'm not sure how long the series has unless Violet grows up quick.

[Racquel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book of the series is probably the best, it didn't seem like a follow up-trying to hard book like most squeals do. Walker delivered just like she did with the first book, I didn't put it down until I was done, Great fast fun read that really didn't require much, we all need those books in our life's at one point or another. This Violet series is a great one, I recommend it to anyone.

-thank you&come again.

[Alexandria · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is pretty good, though I would say the first one was better. I would like to read the next book. I think this book is interesting for anyone who has wondered what a celebrity or model's life is like, and I like that the main character is just a regular girl, aside from the fact she's a model. The main character, Violet, was easy for me to connect with, but I would have liked for the story to be told by several characters instead of just Violet. Overall, I give it a thumbs up. :)

[mari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this one as well, although I wanted more Roger. Love his and Violet's chemistry when they are together. I just did't want their time together to end, but she does it every time. I picked up Violet n Private right after finishing this one, just hoping...

Love interests, exotic locations, fasion. It had a perfect mix of all three.

[Bridgette · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good book, and good reminder about the importance of eating disorders in life, especially in the modeling world. Sometimes, however, I just wanted to scream and Violet and get her to use her common sense once in a while. Won't say too much because of SPOILERS!!! Just FYI, Melissa C. Walker is going to be at the Teen Book Festival in Rochester, NY on May 19.

[Khim Anne (someonepurpleblooded)]

Violet thinks she can walk away from fame sure she have some righteous moments about the plastic world aka the fashion industry but as every moth to flame story, Violet was again on top of the runway doing walks and campaigns but again everything overwhelmed her. Seriously this girl has commitment issues. All I can say is WHAT THE HELL?!? Seriously not what I'm hoping for.

[Katrina Knittle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book it is a good second book to Violet on the Runway. It was pretty interesting and kept my attention. Throughout reading this book I didn't have any moments where it seemed like the story is dragging. The character Violet becomes even more likable in this book. I do love that she has flaws just like any normal person.