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Synopsis
All she wanted was to be someone's little girl... Fate made her a lonely orphan, yearning for the embrace of a real family and a loving home. But a golden chance at a new life may not be enough to escape the dark secrets of her past...
Butterfly: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This V.C. Andrews novel features disturbing themes including child abuse, psychological manipulation, and dark family secrets. Parents should know the author's work characteristically includes mature content involving exploitation and trauma.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child abuse, emotional abuse, and abandonment (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers drawn to dark psychological family dramas will find a haunting exploration of an orphan seeking belonging.