Review - Violet Grenade by Victoria Scott

Title: Violet Grenade

Author: Victoria Scott

Pages: 366

Publisher: Entangled Teen

Release date: 16th May 2017

Blurb from Goodreads: 

Domino: A runaway with blood on her hands.

Cain: A silent boy about to explode.

Madam Karina: A woman who demands obedience.

Wilson: The one who will destroy them all.

Her name is Domino Ray.

But the voice inside her head has a different name.

When Madam Karina discovers Domino in an alleyway, she offers her a position at her girls’ home in secluded West Texas. With no alternatives and an agenda of her own, Domino accepts. It isn’t long before she is fighting her way up the ranks to gain the madam’s approval…and falling for Cain, the mysterious boy living in the basement.

But the madam has horrible secrets. So do the girls in the house. So does Cain.

Escaping is harder than Domino expects, though, because the madam doesn’t like to lose inventory. But then, Madam Karina doesn’t know about the danger living inside Domino’s mind.

Madam Karina doesn’t know about Wilson.

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 My Review:

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to Entangled Publishing, LLC and NetGalley*

 Domino Ray has done terrible things. Not that she remembers all of them thanks to Wilson, the voice in her head who takes over when things get bad.

Domino meets Madam Karina who gives her the chance to work at Madam Karina's Home for Burgeoning Entertainers. Domino accepts the offer, planning to earn some quick cash, but things at Madam Karina's are more complicated than they seem.

As Domino works her way through the ranks, she grows close to Cain, the quiet young man that lives in the basement.

Is there more to Madam Karina than meets the eye?

Will Domino be able to escape?

But most important of all, can Domino keep Wilson under control?

Violet Grenade was an interesting read.

Domino was likeable and I felt sorry for her - she'd had a really rough childhood and had been made to do terrible things.

I liked Cain, Angie and Poppet as characters and would have liked to find out more about them. I also would have liked more details about Madam Karina's sister who also ran a home for girls.

The romance was sweet and didn't happen too quickly.

The plot was enjoyable but nothing happened that shocked me.

The writing style was easy to follow and held my attention, but it didn't grip me.

Overall this was an enjoyable, unique, solid read.

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Violet Grenade by Victoria Scott

Publication Date:  May 2, 2017

Publisher:  Entangled Teen

DOMINO: A girl with blue hair and a demon in her mind.

CAIN: A stone giant on the brink of exploding.

MADAM KARINA: A woman who demands obedience.

WILSON: The one who will destroy them all.

When Madam Karina discovers Domino in an alleyway, she offers her a position inside her home for entertainers in secluded West Texas. Left with few alternatives and an agenda of her own, Domino accepts. It isn’t long before she is fighting her way up the ranks to gain the madam’s approval. But after suffering weeks of bullying and unearthing the madam’s secrets, Domino decides to leave. It’ll be harder than she thinks, though, because the madam doesn’t like to lose inventory. But then, Madam Karina doesn’t know about the person living inside Domino’s mind. Madam Karina doesn’t know about Wilson.

  

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When did you start writing?

 
I started writing with the intention of being published about six years ago.

Do you ever get writer's block and what do you do to get over it?

 
Writer’s Block to me feels more like off days, and I just remind myself that everyone has them. In other jobs, you don’t have the option to take the day off simply because you aren’t feeling creative vibes, so I don’t take the day off in mine. In short, I push forward, like everyone else does in their line of work.

Do you have any works in progress?

 
I do! I’m working on another young adult book that I’m really excited about. Hopefully I’ll have news to share on that front soon!

What are your hobbies? 

 
I love interior design, gardening, and fashion. Basically, I have an intense love for beautiful things, and for making things beautiful.

Who is your favourite character in Violet Grenade? 

Wilson! And I’ve heard from early readers that he is theirs too. But Wilson is all mine! Just kidding. I’ll share.


What are you currently reading? 

 
I’m reading In a Dark, Dark Wood, which a bookstore manager recommended to me during a signing at her store.

 

Quick-fire questions:

Chocolate or ice cream? Chocolate!
Paperback or ebook? Paperback, though I like the sustainability aspect of digital.
Dogs or cats? Neither!
Go out or stay in? Go out.
Summer or winter? Winter.

About the Author

Victoria Scott is the acclaimed author of eight books for young adults. Her novels are sold in fourteen different countries, and she loves receiving fan mail from across the world. Victoria loves high fashion, big cities, and pink cotton candy. You can find her online at VictoriaScott.com.

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