matildamercury 's review for:

My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

5.0

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Fantastically well written book that captures shame (in the younger years) and low self worth (in current day) in a special way. I listened to the audiobook which was a fantastic way to experience Vanessa. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Gaslighting, Alcohol

Moderate: Animal death, Death, Drug use, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail