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A review by jenna_ld
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Such an important book to me. Really tough subject, but it's really well written. You can clearly see the manipulation in the book (I hope) and the way Strane made Vanessa think she was the one to blame.
Graphic: Grief, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual harassment, Death, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia