A review by catell
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is my favourite book I’ve read so far. Very hard to read at times but it’s written so beautifully and I just couldn’t put it down 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Pedophilia, Grief, Child abuse, Violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Drug use

Moderate: Vomit, Death of parent, and Stalking