Violet by Design (Paperback)

by Melissa Walker (Author) "What do you think, Violetdark purple?..." (more)
Key Phrases: modeling world, New York, Teen Fashionista, Sao Paulo (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
“A fun, fashion-filled, fast-paced read! Violet is a hero for all of us wallflowers.”
—Carolyn Mackler, author of Guyaholic

Product Description
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?



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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade (March 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425219402
• ISBN-13: 978-0425219409
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #120,530 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, April 4, 2008

By	TeensReadToo.com "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews

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.

Reviewed by: Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DON'T MISS THIS BOOK!, March 16, 2008

By	E. Meanley "Seventeen magazine" (New York City) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Ah, the life of a jet-setting international model. If you've never thought about modeling or even considered traveling...this book will fire you up! It is such a blast following Violet, and she is such a cool girl who stands up for positive body image and using your brain. Also in this book, Violet gets into more trouble, and gets more attention from the guys...it's a fun-filled, glamorous life--can I be Violet?--and I'm impatient for the third book in this series!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome, April 27, 2008

By	Jennifere A. Borjeson "JennBorj" (Worcester, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was thrilled with Melissa Walker's new book, I sat down and read the whole thing at once. Melissa has a way of getting to your emotions, and then making you crack up laughing just when you're about to cry. I guess you know you're "into" a book when you find yourself yelling at the characters in your head - as in, "Violet, if you and Roger don't end up together by the end of this book, I am going to scream!" I cannot wait for the next book in this series.