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A review by ellementary
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book wrecked me. I am still emotionally shook from reading it... completely excavated. It is not the kind of book you delightedly recommend to everyone you know but, my God, was it impossible to put down. I was mesmerized by this story.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Body shaming, Drug use, Fatphobia, Suicide, Stalking, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Infidelity, Vomit, and Death of parent