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A review by vannababes
Ruby by V.C. Andrews
4.0
4.5/5
This is one of VC Andrews series that I had never read, and I am surprised that I liked it as much. The best parts were the first half in the bayou, and to learn the true relationship between Paul and Ruby was unfair to me as I want them together (and I'm not supposed to, then again this is a VC Andrews book). I find the new love interest, Beau, to be much left desired as he is no where as sweet and charming as loving Paul, instead he is Ruby's twin sister's boyfriend and kinda a sexually-pressuring dick. Paul would never. I am waiting for there to be an explanation of how Paul couldn't be Ruby's half brother, therefore allowing the relationship I desire.
Is Ruby our basic VC Andrews main girl? Yes, but she was slightly more likeable, at least compared to Dawn and Melody. She didn't feel that dumb, even if she wasn't as sexually advanced due to her innocence in the bayou. However, her trusting Giselle or telling her what she had done after her paralysis, or wanting to trust her Grandpere Jack and give him her money, made me want to strangle her.
I feel like a lot has been accomplished in this one book, and am curious to see how much more they can do in the next 4. Also thankfully no bad grandmother trope. Give me a bad stepmother instead!
Also, I did feel for Daphne and know that Gabrielle will have her own prequel and I gotta say, she ain't making a good impression on me. Sleeping with 2 married men, like come on. I really do feel bad for both of the women who had to take those babies in and pretend they are theirs. I know I couldn't.
This is one of VC Andrews series that I had never read, and I am surprised that I liked it as much. The best parts were the first half in the bayou, and to learn the true relationship between Paul and Ruby was unfair to me as I want them together (and I'm not supposed to, then again this is a VC Andrews book). I find the new love interest, Beau, to be much left desired as he is no where as sweet and charming as loving Paul, instead he is Ruby's twin sister's boyfriend and kinda a sexually-pressuring dick. Paul would never. I am waiting for there to be an explanation of how Paul couldn't be Ruby's half brother, therefore allowing the relationship I desire.
Is Ruby our basic VC Andrews main girl? Yes, but she was slightly more likeable, at least compared to Dawn and Melody. She didn't feel that dumb, even if she wasn't as sexually advanced due to her innocence in the bayou. However, her trusting Giselle or telling her what she had done after her paralysis, or wanting to trust her Grandpere Jack and give him her money, made me want to strangle her.
I feel like a lot has been accomplished in this one book, and am curious to see how much more they can do in the next 4. Also thankfully no bad grandmother trope. Give me a bad stepmother instead!
Also, I did feel for Daphne and know that Gabrielle will have her own prequel and I gotta say, she ain't making a good impression on me. Sleeping with 2 married men, like come on. I really do feel bad for both of the women who had to take those babies in and pretend they are theirs. I know I couldn't.