A review by foreverfoxes
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

challenging dark emotional tense slow-paced

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

Damn this was a tough book to read. I actually had to take a break and start a middle grade so I wouldn't go into a complete slump. I don't even know how to rate this. Well done I guess? I don't know man, my mind and soul is shot.

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, and Grief

Minor: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Infidelity