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My Dark Vanessa
by Kate Elizabeth Russell
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book broke my heart constantly yet I couldn't put it down. Such a poignant and complex story with a main character that's also incredibly complex. She's not a so-called "perfect victim" which makes it more real and difficult. It goes deep into trauma and how we all deal with it: guilt, denial, etc. And obviously, it makes you reflect upon grooming and conscent. On the complexity of it all despite seemingly being simple, clear concepts.
100% worth the heartbreak and constant gutwrenching feeling.
100% worth the heartbreak and constant gutwrenching feeling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Gaslighting