A review by momopup420
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-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

4.75

This book is absolutely heart wrenching. Beautifully written and such an important message. It’s so important to understand how abuse can effect you long term. I sobbed while reading this book. This is not easy to read, as you’d expect. I would recommend this to everyone. Please read the triggers before engaging. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Death, and Drug abuse