by V.C. Andrews
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V.C. Andrews, author of the phenomenally successful Dollanganger series, has created a fascinating new cast of characters in this haunting story of love and deceit, innocence and betrayal, and the suffocating power of parental love.Audrina Adare wanted so to be as good as her sister. She knew her father could not love her as he loved her sister. Her sister was so special, so perfect -- and dead. Now she will come face to face with the dangerous, terrifying secret that everyone knows. Everyone except... My Sweet Audrina
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 My Sweet Audrina, 2008-10-20
I ordered this book in hardcover and was sent a paperback so I'm not really happy about that.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
 Easily VCA's best novel, 2008-09-30
This is the only standalone VCA ever published, but oh what a book it is. Things are not always as they seem, and there are always enough plot twists to leave me satisfied. Every time I read it, I always notice new details.
The revelation about the First and Best Audrina was a shocker, and I shall not say what it is because I shall not spoil you! And as for who the real villain is? Well, doubtless Vera is a villain! But as you read it, you will realize that Vera is but the tip of a iceberg. So read this book, gasp and thrill at the secrets and twists, and enjoy!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 I don't get it, 2008-06-30
I just don't get why the majority of people rated this book 5 stars.
I had high expectations when I started this book because of the reviews I read. I was sorely disappointed.
I had a difficult time getting into this book as it seemed there was no action for the majority of it. Just a mediocre read except for a couple chapters towards the end where everything exciting is dumped. But then even the last couple chapters are boring so it ended and left me irritated I had read the entire thing.
There are some "secrets" and little surprises thrown in other parts of the book but they were predictable and pathetically led up to. Like when you have to sneeze but it goes away - you know it would have felt so good to get that sneeze out and you are mad that you didn't get that satisfaction. That's how I felt after reading this book.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Loved it...till the ending (still love it, just not the ending) 4.5 stars, 2008-04-08
This has to be one of the most creative, eerily, hauntingly beautiful stories I have ever read. Every character is multi-layered, with the multi-hued haired Audrina, who is simply part of the crazy world called Whitefern (which sounds like a decaying plantation without the slaves) that enshrouds her. Definitely gothic horror at it's finest.
I wish not to give anything away, this book is such an artistic (if not intellectual) treat, but the only problem I had with the book was Arden, a lonely little boy who grew up to be a selfish, sex-crazed man, who couldn't understand (when he should more than anyone) why Audrina couldn't "bear to be handled" (to use the words of Tippi Hedren as "Marnie"). Because Arden's stupid male ego was bruised, he turned to Vera, Audrina's nemesis, who tries to kill the girl he loves.
So, while Audrina is, let's say, "out of commission" (you can use your imagination), Arden is screwing Vera, who I could have felt sorry for if she hadn't been so wicked, and then when Audrina's eyes are opened, so to speak, he insists it is her he truly loves, and Audrina says if they fail the second time, they can try again a third, a fourth...
But, this was such a fascinating saga, this is forgivable. I think Audrina could have done so much better than Arden, and as for her father, I cannot hate him or condemn what he did, for he was only trying to protect his daughter.
This book inspired me so much, I wrote a little sequel to it just for fun with Lamar Rensdale being alive after all (you'll have to read the book) and he and Audrina getting together. But then, the real story has already been told, like I think Margaret Mitchell's was.
It's unfortunate Ms. Andrews hadn't starting her writing career sooner, but then, perhaps her wisdom (which comes with age and life experiences) is partly what made her great, and I am grateful for the few, powerful novels/legacies she left behind.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Andrews's Best, 2007-12-18
This is probably my favorite of Andrews's books. It's creepy, suspensful, and as usual, they characters are extremely messed up. Damian is a hateful, selfish jerk, Vera is the ultimate villain. And the love story between Arden and Audrina makes me cry. BOTH of them have their issues. I don't hate Arden like many do. Yes, he's a cheat, but I honestly can't blame him. Audrina had her problems too, and both of them needed couples' therapy.
All in all, a great read. If only Andrews had lived-then maybe we'd see more like this, instead of the poor, pathetic immitations from the "ghostwriter."
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