A review by reneeaissance
Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews

dark emotional mysterious sad tense

4.75

i was always under the impression that this book was some weird romance incest book and i rightfully never planned on reading it until i watched someone explain the plot of it on youtube and discovered it was so much more. it’s gothic horror in its purest form and tackles subjects like generational trauma as well as the psychological effects of isolation, religion, loneliness, money, and the loss of innocence. the story became shockingly devastating as the story progressed and i desperately wanted them to escape their confinement. if an incestual relationship occurs its only a result of prolonged captivity and is meant to make the reader understand how devastating the kids circumstances are. it is not to be romanticized and if you like chris and cathy together there is something deeply wrong with you!! i know what happens in the next books and i still stand by this i don’t care!!!  i desperately wish this book was taken more seriously and not just seen as a trashy/ scandalous read.