Mariah Smith (Vibin With Books)'s Reviews > Violet Grenade

This was so perfect in so many ways that I CAN'T EVEN DEAL.
Violet Grenade was gritty and dark, engaging and romantic. Domino was an incredibly strong and smart heroine who was that perfect middle-ground character: she knew when to keep her mouth shut, but could whip out a witty one-liner or threat in an instant. She was fearless and loyal, overcoming a horrific past, struggling to come to terms with not only herself, but her demons.
There wasn't a damn moment to breathe in this book. The plot took off like a gun shot and there was always SOMETHING happening.
Madam Karina and her Crusty Ass Home for Burgeoning Entertainers was refreshing and creepy, both a home for these lost girls and also an absolute hell hole. The girls were vindictive and cruel, willing to push and shove and claw their way to the top. There were a few good gems (aka Poppet, the greatest human being on earth) but most of them were literal trash. While I'm not usually one to condone girls constantly hating each other and getting into fights (lord knows there is too much of that in our every day lives) I couldn't help but it enjoy it. There was something about that house that just seemed so raw, so universally good AND bad that you couldn't help but want to stay. Or maybe I was just in the mood for a book that was a little violent and bloody. EITHER WAY, I loved the viciousness. It just made the revenge that much sweeter.
And speaking of revenges and viciousness... I loved Wilson with my entire body and soul. Just sayin'. (Wilson is here, Wilson is here, WILSON IS HERE.)
Oh, and Cain too. And Poppet. Seriously, it's rare for me to like ALL the secondary characters in some shape or form, yet here we are.
DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND READ THIS.