This is such an important story. It got very heavy at times, but know that it does end on an upward note. Russell’s storytelling is beautiful and poetic. She does a brilliant job portraying the trials and tribulations so many young women and girls experience throughout their lives. I found myself nodding along to many circumstances in this book that I have personally experienced. Men need to do better. With so much noise around the Me Too movement, there is a lot of pressure for all victims and survivors to come forward in naming their abusers. I especially loved Vanessa’s character because she articulates how complicated and messy her abuse was. It’s not always black and white. I can’t recommend this book enough.