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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Gothic Fiction / Psychological Thriller / Horror

Book Review:
V.C. Andrews returns with another dark and haunting family saga in ''Celeste,'' the first book in the Gemini series. Celeste and her twin brother Noble share an unbreakable bond—until a tragic accident takes Noble's life. Devastated by the loss, their mother—a woman already deeply invested in New Age mysticism—refuses to let her son go. She forces Celeste to cut her hair, dress like a boy, and assume Noble's identity, erasing her daughter's existence in the process. Forced to live a lie, Celeste slowly disappears inside her brother's shadow. But when a handsome boy moves in next door, she begins to long for her own life—and risks everything to reclaim it. Andrews masterfully weaves themes of identity, grief, and psychological control into a gripping, atmospheric tale. Fans of her earlier works like ''Flowers in the Attic'' will find familiar elements of dark family secrets and gothic tension. A compelling start to a new series.