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Child of Darkness

V. C. Andrews (2005)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.81

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

Mysterious Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

**She grew up in the shadows of lies. Now the past will come to light.** As a child, she was Baby Celeste, the one thing that kept her mother in touch with reality. But now her mother is in an institution, and sixteen-year-old Celeste Atwell is alone in the world. Adopted by a wealthy couple, Celeste has everything a girl could desire: designer clothes, luxury cars, even a handsome boyfriend. But her indulgence may come at a steep price -- because the secrets hidden within her new family are too dangerous to keep under wraps....

Tags

GothicPsychological ThrillerFamily DramaMystery