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Violet, You’re Turning 6 Shades of Violet!

Roses are red, violets are blue. These titles sound similar, so what else would we do? Every so often, a book comes along with a title so inspiring we have to talk about it! And this month, we’re feeling a little violet. Here is a list of titles inspired by our latest YA Book Club pick, Violet Made of Thorns. 

Violet Made of Thorns

Violet Made of Thorns

By Gina Chen

Fairytale lovers rejoice! Our August YA Book Club pick, Violet Made of Thorns is the dark, steamy fairytale you didn’t know you needed. An unapologetically snarky protagonist, a forbidden romance, and a kingdom on the brink of destruction make this unforgettable debut stand out from the crowd. 

Fairytale lovers rejoice! Our August YA Book Club pick, Violet Made of Thorns is the dark, steamy fairytale you didn’t know you needed. An unapologetically snarky protagonist, a forbidden romance, and a kingdom on the brink of destruction make this unforgettable debut stand out from the crowd. 

Acts of Violet: A Novel

Acts of Violet: A Novel

By Margarita Montimore

Told through alternating points of view, mixing a pinch of magic, a tad bit of true crime, fame, and a dash of deception, from the author of Oona Out of Order, Acts of Violet is perfect for fans of The Midnight Library and Daisy Jones & the Six

Told through alternating points of view, mixing a pinch of magic, a tad bit of true crime, fame, and a dash of deception, from the author of Oona Out of Order, Acts of Violet is perfect for fans of The Midnight Library and Daisy Jones & the Six

A Dress of Violet Taffeta

A Dress of Violet Taffeta

By Tessa Arlen

This one is for lovers of fashion! Based on the true story of La Belle Époque icon Lucy, Lady Duff Gordon, this empowering, biographical story serves as a reminder to never give up on your dreams and to follow your passions, no matter what curveballs life throws your way. 

This one is for lovers of fashion! Based on the true story of La Belle Époque icon Lucy, Lady Duff Gordon, this empowering, biographical story serves as a reminder to never give up on your dreams and to follow your passions, no matter what curveballs life throws your way. 

Wild about Violet

Wild about Violet

By Sara Blackard

We love a fake dating trope, especially when its twist resembles The Amazing Race! And friends to lovers is the dream romance that many of us grew up wishing for. When best friends, Kemp and Violet, pretend to be engaged in order to deter some unwanted stalkerish behavior from Kemp’s snowboarding teammate, he realizes that he may have found the one he’s been searching for in Violet. 

We love a fake dating trope, especially when its twist resembles The Amazing Race! And friends to lovers is the dream romance that many of us grew up wishing for. When best friends, Kemp and Violet, pretend to be engaged in order to deter some unwanted stalkerish behavior from Kemp’s snowboarding teammate, he realizes that he may have found the one he’s been searching for in Violet. 

The Second Death of Edie and Violet Bond

The Second Death of Edie and Violet Bond

By Amanda Glaze

Just in time for spooky season, this highly anticipated book coming out this October is the chilling tale of twin sisters, Edie and Violet, inspired by the author’s real-life medium grandmother and is the perfect book for fans of Kingdom of the Wicked and The Witch Haven. “With pitch-perfect dialogue and a sharp eye for detail, Amanda Glaze beautifully brings 1880s Sacramento to life. This is a story I won’t soon forget and a new voice you don’t want to miss.” —Brandy Colbert, author of Little & Lion 

Just in time for spooky season, this highly anticipated book coming out this October is the chilling tale of twin sisters, Edie and Violet, inspired by the author’s real-life medium grandmother and is the perfect book for fans of Kingdom of the Wicked and The Witch Haven. “With pitch-perfect dialogue and a sharp eye for detail, Amanda Glaze beautifully brings 1880s Sacramento to life. This is a story I won’t soon forget and a new voice you don’t want to miss.” —Brandy Colbert, author of Little & Lion 

Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass

Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass

By Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey follows in the same musician/poet footsteps as Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Jewel and Lou Reed. Lana’s music and lyrics evoke images of a saturated Kodachrome photograph, so it would stand to reason that she’d now add “poet” to her artist’s kit. Even without music, her words work their way around you, pulling you into a world that’s not unlike a David Lynch movie.

Lana Del Rey follows in the same musician/poet footsteps as Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Jewel and Lou Reed. Lana’s music and lyrics evoke images of a saturated Kodachrome photograph, so it would stand to reason that she’d now add “poet” to her artist’s kit. Even without music, her words work their way around you, pulling you into a world that’s not unlike a David Lynch movie.