A review by emilyspex
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
This book is difficult for me because of how much I saw myself in Vanessa. I've never experienced the type of trauma that she goes through in the book, but I deeply related to her flaws and insecurities. Because of this, I found her very sympathetic, even when she was making decisions that might not make any sense from an outsider's perspective.
This is a book that will stick with me for a very long time.
This is a book that will stick with me for a very long time.
Graphic: Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Bullying, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, and Suicide
Minor: Death of parent, Chronic illness, Fire/Fire injury, Medical content, and Vomit