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kayanoelle 's review for:
My Dark Vanessa
by Kate Elizabeth Russell
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
First up, this book is very explicit and possibly triggering!! Some scenes were really hard to read.
The relationship between Vanessa and Strane was written in a way that left me speechless. Especially in the beginning, I could actually emphasize with Vanessa's decisions even though I knew what the book was about. Strane's character is so well written, it shocked me a little.
He's so manipulate and convincing that I sometimes thought "well, you're just exaggerating, this wasn't that bad" when in reality it really was!!
Vanessa is an interesting protagonist and I liked experiencing all of this from her perspective.
3 stars because some parts were a little lengthy and I found myself zoning out, plus I didn't like the ending:((
Would still highly recommend though!!
The relationship between Vanessa and Strane was written in a way that left me speechless. Especially in the beginning, I could actually emphasize with Vanessa's decisions even though I knew what the book was about. Strane's character is so well written, it shocked me a little.
Vanessa is an interesting protagonist and I liked experiencing all of this from her perspective.
3 stars because some parts were a little lengthy and I found myself zoning out, plus I didn't like the ending:((
Would still highly recommend though!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit