April Shadows

by V. C. Andrews

First published 2005

Shy, sensitive April has always been overshadowed by her athletic, confident sister Brenda. Their once-loving father is now cold and distant. When Brenda brings home her beautiful college roommate Celia, April hopes to finally stand out. But dark family secrets are about to unravel everything. April must find the courage to confront the shadows haunting her family.

Genres: fiction, mystery, contemporary, family-drama

Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional

Tropes: dark-secrets, family-drama, sibling-rivalry

432 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Pocket Star

Content warnings: abuse, mental-illness

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