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Living violet
311 pages
A sun-drenched summer job gives way to eerie supernatural suspense and a dangerous, magnetic romance.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into the hazy, carefree days of a teenage summer, only to realize the shadows are stretching a little too far. It balances the relatable, grounded reality of saving up for a dream car with the creeping dread of a paranormal mystery. The pace is brisk, pulling the reader from ordinary workplace flirtations into a tense, high-stakes world where attraction itself becomes a matter of survival. The mood shifts seamlessly from sun-warmed and hopeful to eerie and suspenseful, anchored by an earnest protagonist who must navigate both her own heart and a sinister, closing threat. It is a perfect fit for readers who crave YA romance laced with dark, supernatural intrigue and high-stakes choices.
- Mood
- summery
- eerie
- tense
- Tone
- suspenseful
- romantic
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- summer romance · hidden dangers · supernatural attraction · protecting loved ones
- The writing
- Accessible and engaging, balancing the relatable voice of a contemporary teenager with the atmospheric tension of a paranormal mystery.
- The arc
- Moves from the carefree anticipation of a teenage summer to the tense, high-stakes realization of supernatural danger and romantic entanglement.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love YA paranormal romance that blends everyday high school summer jobs with dark, supernatural secrets.
Content notes
- supernatural peril
About the book
"He's persuasive, charming, and way too mysterious. And for Samara Marshall, her co-worker is everything she wants most--and everything she most fears...Samara Marshall is determined to make the summer before her senior year the best ever. Her plan: enjoy downtime with friends and work to save up cash for her dream car. Summer romance is not on her to-do list, but uncovering the truth about her flirtatious co-worker, Caleb Baker, is. From the peculiar glow to his eyes to the unfortunate events that befall the girls who pine after him, Samara is the only one to sense danger behind his smile. But Caleb's secrets are drawing Samara into a world where the laws of attraction are a means of survival. And as a sinister power closes in on those she loves, Samara must take a risk that will change her life forever...or consume it"--Publisher's description.
Description from Open Library.
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