My Sweet Audrina | 
I decided it was time for reread, it‘s been a looooong time. It‘s waaaaay more messed up than I remember it being but I still love it 💀
After all these years I have managed to hang on to all the early paperbacks with the peekaboo covers, I‘m so glad I never got rid of them. The only one that didn‘t make it was my original Flowers in the Attic, I lost that one years ago 😩 I do have a first edition in hardcover tho.
Putting on my gothic reads list for this year 🕸️
#LittensDressedInBlood Today's prompt is Unwanted Guest.
I honestly have no idea why this is the first book that popped up in my head for the prompt, although I suspect that 12 year old me read this book entirely too often and still have unresolved rage towards Vera, who's return to the family house of Whitefern promises nothing but bad news for Audrina. I guess sometimes books are a kind of therapy, and others leave you in need of therapy...
pickIn this episode, Connie and I reviewed the classic, "My Sweet Audrina" by V.C. Andrews.
https://youtu.be/uy5j99bCf3s
panQuite a bit disappointing. I suppose I‘m too old to be the target demographic, but I suppose I can see why it would appeal to a YA audience with all the adult content, it was almost awkwardly graphic. I predicted the majority of twists, but still found the last third of the book (the big reveals) a somewhat interesting read. The one word I saw in most reviews was problematic and I completely agree with that.
#bookspinbingo: spot 20
#bookspinbingo status update:
Bad news: with the husband getting diag‘d with covid (he‘s doing okay) I‘ve been solo parenting two toddlers in quarantine while working, so reading has been limited. ALSO, he‘s isolating with all my physical books on the board.
Good news: knocked out both my #bookspin and #doublespin AND two of the books on this line are e-books. With his self isolation ending this week, I still have a chance!
Reading this book (at age 13/14 for me) is like rubber necking at a car crash. There‘s nothing redeeming about it. And can haunt you. It was deeply disturbing! #sweet #BoundTogetherJune
pickI‘m so exited to read this book. I can‘t wait for it to arrive! Any thoughts on this one?
What should I read if I want something as absurd as My Sweet Audrina but not another VC Andrews novel??? I need #recommendations ‼️
pickThis one started off slow for me... but the more I read the harder it was to put down. VERY twisted and unique. Really enjoyed it...even though I disliked almost EVERY character! Haha. Highly recommend it!
pickMan this thing gave me nightmares. From my horror and psychological thriller phase. This is a pick because it was so subtle I had no clue I read a horror story til the nightmares hit.
The ladies from My Favorite Murder got me curious, so I had to pick it up from the library. Looking forward to a spooky, twisted read!
A box full of V.C. Andrews ❤️ Thank you @MeganAnn , I swear I had no sooner opened it up to see my chocolate goodies before my Husband started grabbing a handful. He thanks you as well lol Love adding to my collection 😊 Best Book club with the kindest people 😘
I stopped by the library this morning to pick up My Sweet Audrina. I‘ve never read any V.C. Andrews, I really don‘t know how I missed it as a young teen, except I‘ve always been a bit of a snob. Anyways, one of my favorite podcasts, My Favorite Murder, suggested it, and will be discussing it on an upcoming episode, so why not? 🤓
Are there any Litten #murderino s out there?
pickI've been meaning to read this one for a while, and finally had a good excuse when the MFM podcast decided to do an episode about it. I enjoyed it but it was so problematic. I'm sure that if I had read it as a teenager I would have been obsessed with it. It's a gothic YA novel with lots of twists, and lots of murder. I give it 3.75 ✨s
On last week's episode of the My Favorite Murder podcast, Karen and Georgia announced that they'd be doing a book club episode on My Sweet Audrina. Obviously I had to listen to the audiobook. Holy problematic! This is my first time reading it and my goodness does it need an update. Can't wait to hear what they say about it on MFM #murderino #problematic
Fans of My Favorite Murder - the book Karen & Georgia talk about in the latest episode is only $1.99 for the ebook on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. I know they mention buying a used paperback that contains the tears and hormones of teenagers, but I couldn‘t say no to that price! #ssdgm
panOur review of Lifetime's adaptation of My Sweet Audrina released today. You can listen to it AND our review/rundown/drag of the novel on the podcatcher of your choice!
pickI never read her books when I was young, but I remember girls hungrily clutching VC Andrews novels in middle school. In my late 20s I read Flowers In the Attic after being incredulous of the summary. My interest waned after If There Be Thorns. Recently, a coworker forwarded me a description of this novel from GRs and we decided to form a bookclub. VC Andrews' demented imagination is unbounded in Audrina. The novel is disturbing as it should be.
panThis might be one of the most wildly offensive books we've ever read!
Check out our episode on My Sweet Audrina from The Bookstore Podcast.
pickThis book was my first read of the month, I confess it had been a while since I read this author, but this book honestly was one of the creepiest things I've read in a while. It was so morbid throughout, a proper gothic family saga, and the ending was chilling and confusing. Apparently there's a sequel by the ghost writer? I can't say I'll read it for fear of it not being as good as this, but we'll see. #bookish #booklover #bookaddict #reading
I went to an all-girls school that was formerly a convent. There were some strict, bizarre rules like no circulating & exchanging novels. I guess coz novels corrupt the mind? Bahaha. Naturally all we did was find ways to exchange wicked novels by Sidney Sheldon, Judith McNaught, Nora Roberts but our fav was V.C. Andrews. This one in particular was so screwed up it left us stunned. I'm still stunned. #SoBadItsGood #maybookflowers @RealLifeReading
Finally getting to read this. She was one of my first adult authors I read in Middle School and I loved her!!!
panAudrina has always lived in the shadow of her older, deceased sister. Daddy wants her to meet up to the standards of his firstborn, but how can she ever live up when she can barely even remember one day to the next?
2/5 stars. I've enjoyed other VC Andrews titles I've read, but this one was such a dreadful chore to work through. When I finally skimmed the last fifth or so of it, I found an ending that was predictable and disappointing.
I generally like VC Andrews' work, but I'm having the hardest time getting through this one! I'm about 75% finished so I'm just gonna try to power through. Anyone else have this experience with any of her titles?
Teatime with my dear while we get ready for Christmas Eve festivities! For whatever reason, Christmas Eve has always been my family's "celebration day". I think we're just too impatient! #christmas #holidays #teaandbooks
Current reads! I used to tackle multiple books at a time as a kid/teen, but have been focusing on one at a time since coming back from my reading hiatus - until now, anyways! #currentlyreading:
⭐️ My Sweet Audrina - VC Andrews
⭐️ You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost) - Felicia Day
⭐️ The Butterfly Garden - Dot Hutchison
⭐️ Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams
so-soRead this book in high school and then again for my book reading challenge. Was very into V.C. Andrews back in the day. #bookreadingchallenge#throwback
I'm having a hard time getting into this story. I'm only 15% in but it hasn't gripped me yet. Will it get better?
pickI don't know why this twisted story is my all time favorite from VC Andrews.
