I don't know why I expected these to be any good. The series gets so progressively racist and ableist with both physical and mental disabilities that I wonder if it's even worth putting the effort into the next one, which is blessedly the last one. I'm going to read the Flowers in the Attic series at some point, which I'm hoping will satisfy my craving for scandalous trash without making me roll my eyes every five seconds and and wince at some other "tragic mulatto" trope the ghost writer decides to whip out every five sentences. I guess maybe my trashy needs have expanded since middle school when I first read the Cutler series, and even then it seemed anachronistic. I love camp, but not at the expense of good editing (I found several typos, which is becoming a disturbing trend in a number of books I've read lately), and I strongly believe even the filthiest trash can have its redeeming qualities if well done and made with love (see also: John Waters' oeuvre pre-1990s). This series so far just seems to be a desperate grasp at trying to make a buck off the late VC Andrews' name with an "urban" element thrown in to make it seem more modern-ish. Fortunately, they were like $2 for the entire set at an antique store, which is sadly where most of this work probably belongs. I'll probably read the last one just so I can make fun of it and up my book count for the year--hopefully it will be quick and only slightly more painful.
In the third book of the Hudson series, Rain has to deal with inheriting nearly everything from her grandmother. Her mother, stepfather, and aunt are less than thrilled, threatening to take legal actions against her until one tragedy after another leaves Rain so helpless that she finally gives into her bossy aunt's demands . . . and what a price she will pay.This is a re-read--nearly all the V.C. Andrews books I'll be reading are--and I remember not liking this much the first time I read it. I don't know if I've matured more or what, but I really liked this story and felt so terrible for all the bad things that happened to Rain. That being said, Rain is definitely a strong character and usually finds her way out of the storm. Another great addition to the series!
What do You think about Eye Of The Storm (2000)?
I really enjoyed this book. It was filled with time-stopping revelations and strange secrets from Rain's past, present, and future. When Rain falls off a horse, her life has changed forever. When she meets therapist Austin Clarke, she knows that she has found the love of her life. But there is just one thing: Rain gets pregnant. How can one give birth to a child if the one is handicapped? This book has been my favourite one out the whole series: I really liked how Andrews incorporated aunt Victoria's "alter"ego
—Laura
When I read these novels back in the day I would have given them 3-3.5 STARS and now would say about one StarI started reading VC Andrews books in the 1991 and stopped about 2003. I have read:-Dollanganger Series-Casteel Series-Cutler Series-Landry Series-Logan Series-Orphans Series-Wildflowers Series-Hudson Series-Shooting Stars Series-DeBeers Series-Broken Wings SeriesAs a preteen reading these novels was a rebellion and the gothic theme also seemed cool. I stopped reading this author because the novelty wore off, the novels are too formulaic that I could not tell one book from another and gothic aspect was lost.
—Kris - My Novelesque Life
I finished this book within days. The book begins with Rain now living in her Grandmother Hudson's mansion after her grandmother's death. Her Aunt Victoria mostly, along with her mother and stepfather are contesting the will, that left Rain with 51% of the house, 50% of the business, and about 2 million dollars in assets. Unfortuntely, Rain never makes it back to school in London. She spends a lot of time arguing w/ her parents and aunt. Her half-brother Brody, he has a crush on Rain, not realiz
—Kim Smiley
