stevethequeen 's review for:

My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

5.0

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Layered, thoughtful, heartbreaking narrative about the abuse of girls in our culture, through the eyes of a protagonist grappling with her own past and victimhood. Extremely effective writing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit