A review by judyegallagher
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

5 stars because even though it was hard to read, it felt so real and so heartbreaking

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Grief, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Animal death, Eating disorder, and Death of parent