A review by mostlyliterate
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

this book is incredibly well-written and i read it in a day (not normal for me). but it disturbed me to an extent i was not prepared for and honestly made me feel awful

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body shaming, Drug use, and Suicide

Minor: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Misogyny, and Stalking