Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

Mia inquieta Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

355 reviews

tavi_vse's review against another edition

I had to stop for my own sanity.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Stalking, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

trashpossum's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

major TWs for this book!
an important book that illustrates the complexities and evolution that come with being a victim of abuse. a tough, heartbreaking read that grabs hold of you from start to finish. this book is fictional but the story feels all to real as it highlights the reality that a large portion of men are pedophiles. didn’t think i would like this book as much as i did but it ended up being one of the most profound things i have ever read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Infidelity

daisypocket19's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense

• Strong character development? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Gaslighting

fatto's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

potatotoes's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

casandra_lovealwaysbooks's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

Objectively one of the best books I’ve read because it absolutely made me feel something. I’m only knocking off part of a star cause I reserve 5 stars for books with re-readability and I don’t know I can stomach this one again. 
It was beautiful, sinister, heart breaking, reflective and I never want to hear about Mr. Strain again. 
To me those are the markings of an incredible read and one I highly recommend if you can get past the hard parts. 

It’s worth it. It WILL have you talking, it WILL have you thinking and it WILL have you feeling. 

Such an incredible job by this author. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Gaslighting

ell__ars's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense slow-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

kevinsmom_hasgotitgoingon's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

I managed to make it through this book without crying but started sobbing as soon as I finished the last line.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcohol

This book is upfront about its content.

_pauline's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Rape, and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, Stalking, and Gaslighting

Minor: Drug use and Death of parent

emmaemooney's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

3.75

Very difficult read, for obvious content reasons but also because you have to watch a grown woman constantly sabatoging any/all chances of her own healing, and never maturing because of her repressed state of mind. I feel like it ended sort of abruptly and could have explored her healing a bit more instead of just being a trauma dump. Anyway now I’m going to read a light romcom now for a palette cleanser because PHEW. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Physical abuse and Alcohol

Minor: Death of parent