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A review by kacyrene
Ruby by V.C. Andrews
3.0
Was it a work of great literature? No. Was it atmospheric, soap opera like, and a damn good time. Yes, it was! Andrew Neiderman, writing as V.C. Andrews brings the sibling love and scary domestic scenarios one comes to expect. We also have the fun tropes of the evil twin and the evil stepmother. There is another fun trope, but I don't want to venture into spider territory.
I was frustrated with the main character's naivete. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me three, four, five... I had to knock off one star because I just wanted to shake Ruby and scream, "Why do you still trust these people."
This was picked up by Lifetime, and it definitely reads like a Lifetime movie with all the dysfunctional family secrets and drama. It's usually not my thing, but I knew what I was getting into. If this is something you are in the mood for, you will enjoy this book too. I'm going to continue with the series.
I was frustrated with the main character's naivete. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me three, four, five... I had to knock off one star because I just wanted to shake Ruby and scream, "Why do you still trust these people."
This was picked up by Lifetime, and it definitely reads like a Lifetime movie with all the dysfunctional family secrets and drama. It's usually not my thing, but I knew what I was getting into. If this is something you are in the mood for, you will enjoy this book too. I'm going to continue with the series.