emilycacho 's review for:

My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

4.25

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book was difficult to read. It was very well written and such a heart wrenching story about abuse and recovery. It’s hard to say I loved this novel but it is an extremely important and excellent read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment