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Wicked Forest

V. C. Andrews (2002)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16+
Goodreads3.88

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

ArtistTortured Hero

Heroine archetypes

Healer

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

En venant s'installer à Palm Beach, Willow va commencer une nouvelle vie. Elle a retrouvé sa mère et son demi-frère, Linden, jeune artiste dont les oeuvres trahissent d'étranges obsessions. Elle fait le voeu de l'en guérir.

Is Wicked Forest appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

V.C. Andrews' signature gothic family drama contains mature themes including mental illness, obsessive behavior, and dysfunctional family dynamics. Mild violence and moderate sexual content typical of adult contemporary fiction.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include mental illness, obsession, and emotional manipulation (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Older teens interested in dark family secrets and psychological drama will be drawn to Willow's quest to heal her troubled half-brother.

Tags

Family SagaGothicContemporary Fantasy