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skipabeat 's review for:
My Dark Vanessa
by Kate Elizabeth Russell
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Holy shit. One of the most intense novels I’ve encountered in awhile. I don’t know if I’d recommend this book as it is decidedly horrific, but it is by no means poorly written or bland. Check the content warnings and proceed with caution, if at all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Alcohol