greatexpectations77 's review for:

My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

4.0

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I thought this was a solid read, and it was definitely upsetting, which I think was the point. It moved a little slowly for me and perhaps was a bit wordy. But I think it does really give the reader a good examination of like what warning signs we can look out for to protect young people. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Abandonment

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Grief, Gaslighting, Alcohol

Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Infidelity, Vomit, Death of parent