A review by koriw
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

2.5

This book was graphic, tragic, & deeply triggering. I’m not sure it paid off enough in the end to make the first 75% worth enduring. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual assault, Rape, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Suicide, Pedophilia, Death of parent, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, and Misogyny