First published 1980
Freed from the attic's horrors, the Dollanganger children try to build new lives. But their trauma haunts them. Cathy, now a beautiful young woman, uses her allure to seek revenge on the grandmother and mother who tormented them. As she tests the limits of her newfound power, Cathy must confront her own darkest impulses before they consume her - and the family she hopes to save.
Genres: contemporary, psychological-thriller, gothic, family-drama
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Florida, Foxworth Hall, New York City, South Carolina, Virginia
Period: 1960-1975
409 pages · Paperback · harper collins
Content warnings: abuse, child-abuse, emotional-abuse, physical-abuse