A review by astridrc
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

dark emotional reflective sad
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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.
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