Paige's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 4 STARS 
 Review copy provided for an honest review 
 I enjoyed reading Owning Violet by Monica Murphy. The premise of the book reminded me of the book and movies Dangerous Liaisons and Cruel Intentions. Two players in life trying to get ahead but in order to do so they must take out what they perceive as the weak. 
 Violet was a bit of a push over in the beginning but she came out of her shell and was able to stand up for herself. 
 Ryder was your perfect reformed bad boy. Due to his troubled past he didn't think using people to get ahead was an issue. It only became a problem when he fell for the one he was suppose to ruin. 
 I also liked the villainous character of Pilar. She is definitely one evil women. While her story took I turn I didn't expect (and wasn't thrilled with) I'm hopeful she'll get hers in the end. 
 I liked the pace of the book but the ending seemed to race for me. I'm looking forward to reading about her sisters.