Secrets in the Shadows

I have always loved VC Andrews anything but have noticed that the style has definitely changed. This book is no exception. I liked the characters in this book separately but not as a whole. To me the story did not fit together, some elements were missing!

I have read the other reviews for Secrets in the Shadows and in some ways I agreed that the ghostwriter was becoming redundant. Even with Secrets in the Attic, I was sure. But now that I have read this latest, I find hope in him. This story started out being predictable, but towards the middle through the end, it was good. I felt as though for the first time in several years, a character in his books actually had character. I could feel her troubles, much like I did for the lead characters in VC's books that she actually wrote. This one had an actual personal side to the story. I have been a VC fan for a long time now and have all of her books. If others want her ghostwriter to hang it up, then perhaps it should be, but I feel that he should continue. After all, if you don't like the VC books nowadays, don't read them! But some of us do like them, so don't take them away from us.

Once again, I am honored to be the first to review SECRETS IN THE SHADOWS by the legendary V. C. ANDREWS. Here we pick up with Alice, daughter of Karen and niece of Zipporah. Alice has dwelled in a shell and kept herself mentally locked up in her mother's attic for far too long. Everyone is deeply concerned for her. When she finally comes out of her shell, the dear girl has trial after trial to get through. The most touching part of this book was Alice's reunion with her mother Karen at the institution. You just know things are going to work out. Sadly, VCA series are only 2 or 3 books long now, so much of the history is not written about and you pretty much have to write your own future for your favorite characters. But that's fun too! I remain in awe of the talent of MR. ANDREW NEIDERMAN. Time after time he captures the magic of the original Ms. Andrews and provides us with thrilling stories. Imagine what a waste it would have been if after VCA's death, no one had picked up the pen in her name! I look forward to Delia's crossing and to many, many more VCA books to come in coming years! After the trials are done and the tears are shed, they always uplift me! BRAVO, Mr. Neiderman, BRAVO!