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A review by sierrabowers
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was amazing. It tells a unique and sad story of a girl who is conflicted and broken. As I read it reminded me of Perks of Being a Wallflower and Looking for Alaska. It was melancholic and sad but also hopeful and brought forth a lot of thoughts regarding current society and how we treat victims of abuse, rather than how they need to be treated.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Rape, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Grief, Gaslighting, Suicide, and Stalking