Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

660 reviews

oeczone's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Gaslighting, Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Animal death, Self harm, Sexual content, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual harassment

scarroll178's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I cried. Insanely well crafted. This book changed my perspective and makes me want to be a better ally to any and all victims of abuse. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Drug use, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Gaslighting, Rape, and Sexual violence

hrvgrn's review against another edition

dark emotional informative sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Violence, Sexual assault, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Physical abuse, Misogyny, and Suicide

Minor: Vomit and Alcohol

xoxo__adr's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is the type of book that sticks with you long after you’ve finished it. It was haunting and heartbreaking. The writing was incredible and the way this author handled such a delicate topic was masterful. I’m truly baffled at how well this was executed because I’ll be honest—I was skeptical going in after reading the synopsis. Glad I read this novel. As hard as it was to read, it’s such a necessary body of work. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence and Emotional abuse

bookish_skies's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Vomit, Rape, Gaslighting, Medical content, and Sexual violence

peachy_reader's review

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

clangenskiold's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Could not put down this book. I have a penchant for dark and gloomy stories, so this was perfect. Horrifying and grotesque in many elements, it's a story about lust and desire but in all the (fundamentally and unequivocally) wrong ways. The illusion that the main character builds up for herself is quite heartbreaking, but also inherently fascinating. Be aware of trigger warnings.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Gaslighting, and Rape

Moderate: Sexual content

theothermelanie's review

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide

allison_j's review against another edition

challenging dark sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is the kind of book you can only read once, because every reread would only fracture your heart more and more. Truly unforgettable.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Rape, and Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness

Minor: Sexual assault

sarahbroccoli's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This story consumed me for four straight days. What an incredible book. Check the trigger warnings before reading.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Rape, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence