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Synopsis
All she wanted was a mother's warm embrace... Brooke was an orphan, abandoned long ago by a mother she barely knew. And though her new family seemed to offer the promise of a new beginning, a dark voice in her heart told her that she was now more alone than ever...
Brooke: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
V.C. Andrews novel featuring disturbing family dynamics, psychological manipulation, child abuse themes, and mature content including sexual situations and violence. The dark psychological themes and gothic horror elements make this appropriate only for adult readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child abuse, domestic violence, and emotional abuse (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
This deeply psychological gothic story follows an orphan girl discovering dark secrets in her new family.