A review by charlesalexander
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

5.0

what a brutal and utterly horrific book. will stay with me a long time. 🙁

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Suicide

Minor: Death of parent