erikabee 's review for:

My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

4.5

dark emotional 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: Yes

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The writing style was very compelling, but also really brought up a lot of difficult feelings related to previous experiences I’ve had. It’s explores a really interesting side to a dynamic that, to some extent, has already been played out to death.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Drug use, Suicide, Vomit, Alcohol