V.C. Andrews Dollanger Series in Order
Gothic Romance / Family Sagas
About the Dollanganger Series
The Dollanganger Series is V.C. Andrews’ most iconic and haunting family saga. It begins with the chilling classic Flowers in the Attic, where four children are locked away in their grandparents’ attic after a family tragedy. What unfolds is a gothic tale of betrayal, forbidden love, and survival that shaped the legacy of Andrews’ dark, emotional storytelling. Each book reveals more of the twisted Dollanganger family history and the secrets that haunt generations.
Series
Below is the complete Dollanganger Series in reading order, including the prequel that reveals how the infamous Dollanganger family curse began.
Flowers in the Attic (1979)
The haunting beginning of the Dollanganger saga. Four siblings are locked away in an attic by their mother and grandmother, uncovering the painful bond between love and cruelty.
Petals on the Wind (1980)
Years later, the Dollanganger children try to rebuild their lives outside the attic—but the past’s shadow refuses to fade.
If There Be Thorns (1981)
A new generation faces the dark legacy of the Dollanganger name, as family secrets and forbidden patterns begin to repeat.
Seeds of Yesterday (1984)
The Dollanganger saga nears its conclusion as the family’s painful history comes full circle, testing love and forgiveness.
Garden of Shadows (1986)
The prequel to Flowers in the Attic. Discover the beginning of the Dollanganger family’s tragedy and the origin of the attic itself.
How to Read the Dollanganger Series
Most fans start with Flowers in the Attic, but if you want to experience the story chronologically, begin with Garden of Shadows, which serves as a prequel. Either way, this unforgettable gothic family saga captures the heartbreak, obsession, and enduring strength that made V.C. Andrews a household name.
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