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A review by jennameyers
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
dark
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
It is incredible how the author puts you in the mind of Vanessa. You really feel her feelings and her perspective. A devastating but incredibly written novel.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment