Violet Greenfield never aspired to a modeling career. Being famous wasn’t really part of her life plan or anything; she didn’t think she was the modeling type.
But that all changed when a modeling agent from New York City walks into the movie theater where Violet works and tells her that she’s got what it takes to be the new “it” girl. Angela hands over her card, says that Violet should come to New York to jump-start her modeling career. Plain, insecure wallflower Violet. A model, in New York. It sounds crazy, right? Who knew being freakishly tall and skinny could be an asset?
Maybe so, but she’s going anyway.
What makes this book stand out, in my mind, among so many books about life in the spotlight, is that Violet really is a normal teenager. She’s an amazing and memorable character, but a major reason I found her story so memorable is that she is an ordinary girl, from just a few hours away from my town, who suddenly finds herself in a totally opposite world of glitz and glamour as a model in NYC–a world that she quickly finds out is not as glitzy and glamourous as it first appears.
Violet is just one of an entire cast of memorable and well-written characters in an awesome book. It’s an unputdownable, fantastic start to a new series. I can’t wait for number two!
Five Stars
October 10, 2007 at 4:01 am
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March 21, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Because of your “currently reading” book on the sidebar at this time (Violet by Design) I went out and looked for these books today while I was at the local book store. I picked up this one and am anxious to start reading it. Both look to be very interesting and your review has made me happier that I bought the book in store rather than online (curse those Canadian book prices! :)).
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October 9, 2008 at 1:01 pm
how does it end????
October 9, 2008 at 1:02 pm
i have a project due tomorrow on it how does it end!!!!
October 9, 2008 at 10:16 pm
i love this book it is the beat model book i have ever read and i intend on reading the rest os the serise!!
October 9, 2008 at 10:17 pm
u have to find out how it ends urself u will love it!!!!!
January 3, 2009 at 10:36 pm
The series is a MUST read.
April 5, 2010 at 5:40 pm
violet on the runway has inspired me in many ways she is such a strong woman.
May 3, 2010 at 4:10 pm
this book is a must-read! Like fashion fame? this is the book for you!
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