{"id":7429,"date":"2026-03-09T08:00:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T12:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dremadeoraich.com\/?p=7429"},"modified":"2026-03-09T13:19:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T17:19:00","slug":"when-violet-got-bored","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dremadeoraich.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/09\/when-violet-got-bored\/","title":{"rendered":"When Violet Got Bored"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ConcentricBy allison keli
\n\u00a9 November 23, 2022, Meditating Squirrel Publishing
\nFile size: 1.8 MB
\n338 pages
\nASIN: B0BMWT787Z<\/p>\n

When Violet Got Bored<\/em> is the absorbing tale of a young, 30-something bodyworker who is called\u2014against her strong will\u2014to be the hero of a prophecy she\u2019s never heard of. Strange men come into her life, turning it upside down and asking more of her than she\u2019s ready to give. But if she fails, there are Consequences. She can\u2019t let that happen. And no one ever<\/em> taught Violet to surrender\u2014with or without a fight.<\/p>\n

I was drawn into this story from the very start. The author\u2019s use of magic, the supernatural, and runes intrigued me and kept me reading, sometimes past my bedtime. In addition to the underlying theme of Light vs. Darkness, I liked the inclusion of elements like meditation, yoga, and reiki, things I haven\u2019t often seen in contemporary fiction. The book has weight to it, since the Scouts Violet is called to defeat are spreading Darkness wherever they go, and they are after her<\/em>. They know she is The One prophesied to stop them. They\u2019ll do anything to stop her, but\u2026they don\u2019t know Violet very well. (Evil grin.)<\/p>\n

The pacing is pretty steady, with periods of action\/tension and just-right moments of relief. There\u2019s also a lot of romantic tension when the two handsome and mysterious brothers come into Violet\u2019s life. She\u2019s caught between them, yet isn\u2019t ready to commit. I\u2019m not a big fan of romance, as a rule, but these bits were so woven into the larger plot it didn\u2019t take away from the story at all.<\/p>\n

The stakes for Violet\u2019s world are enormous. And yet, even though the story is edgy at times, it wasn\u2019t a stressful read. I enjoyed getting lost in the pages and following along as Violet figured things out one step at a time. (And yes, she does eventually choose a brother. Or does she? No spoilers!) Do note that while there is a mostly satisfactory ending, not everything is completely wrapped up in this book; look also for the sequel, When Violet Took Flight<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Overall, this was an entertaining read, one that made me laugh, cry, and keep turning pages. Recommended.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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