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A review by ellementary
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book wrecked me. I am still emotionally shook from reading it... completely excavated. It is not the kind of book you delightedly recommend to everyone you know but, my God, was it impossible to put down. I was mesmerized by this story.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Child abuse
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Drug use, Suicide, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Alcohol, and Stalking
Minor: Vomit, Infidelity, and Death of parent