Mariam answers “Do you recommend this book for a 16 yr old...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about My Dark Vanessa:

Do you recommend this book for a 16 yr old girl? The girl read Room a few years ago and wasn't upset about the upsetting stuff and actually loved the book.

Mariam I read this when I was 15. A lot of adults here are saying "Absolutely not, you wouldn't understand." Maybe for some teenagers, they wouldn't. It's ul…moreI read this when I was 15. A lot of adults here are saying "Absolutely not, you wouldn't understand." Maybe for some teenagers, they wouldn't. It's ultimately up to you to decide whether you're in the right mindset to understand biased narration, nuances, and read such disgusting, horrible things. But that applies to everyone, not just teenagers. We're growing up in a time where social media/activism/battling rape culture is really prominent. A few years ago I thought possessiveness in romance was "hot" and that's not the case anymore because there's so much more awareness. I wouldn't shy away from this book because of age BUT there are other reasons this book might not be for someone, so I'd look into that. (less)

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