Violet by Design

by Melissa C. Walker

Book Overview

In the follow-up to Violet on the Runway, Violet wonders if she should have stuck with her decision last year to get out of modeling for good. If she had, Violet wouldn't know the thrill of the international runway.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425219402
• ISBN13: 9780425219409
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Berkley Jam Books
• Length: 215 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

The Story Siren Reviews:

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!

Enchanting YA Review: Violet By Design

VIOLET BY DESIGN MELISSA WALKER Rating: 4.5 Enchantments Welcome back, Violet Greenfield. VIOLET BY DESIGN picks up a few short months after book one left off. Violet's preparing to say goodbye to her college-bound best friends, Julie and Roger, and head off to Brazil for the upcoming fashion show there. With any luck, the Brazil shows will lead to the fall shows in Paris and then, who knows? Violet grows up a lot during the course of this book and we get a deeper glimpse of the relationships she has with those closest to her. I especially liked the growing attraction between her and Roger, even with the unexpected complications as she realizes he's had feelings for her for so long. VIOLET BY DESIGN is a great second book in Ms. Walker's VIOLET series. This one delves deeper into the fashion world, with Violet being on the receiving end of some rather harsh criticism about her weight; her potential relationship with Paulo, the hot young Brazilian designer, and her recent choices, including blogging about issues a lot of people would prefer she kept quiet. Most of the characters from Book One make a return appearance for Book Two. I was especially glad to see Veronica return in this one and look forward to seeing where Ms. Walker takes the Double Vs in the third book in the series. Lisa Enchanting Reviews March 2008

Victorious Violet

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. [...]

awesome

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.

DON'T MISS THIS BOOK!

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!!!