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

  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

Like the idea, love a gothic, don’t love the execution. The story is told from a future Cathy’s perspective in a way that doesn’t let us marinate in the siblings’ situation. There are both fantastical and realistic elements at play, but because neither are leaned into enough I felt trapped in an unsatisfying middle ground. 

The
incest
is interesting in concept but the weakness of both Cathy and Chris’ character writing makes the whole development of
their relationship from platonic to romantic
feel almost boring. The way Cathy is written in general when it comes to anything sexual or romantic is very frustrating. 

I won’t get into it more, but overall it just feels like the book doesn’t delve deep enough into the characters and their changing selves and relationships. Very cool premise, I’m compelled to read more of the series and want to know what happens. I just think it could be so much better. 
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