My Dark Vanessa: A Haunting Exploration of Love and Manipulation When I first picked up My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell, I was drawn in by its bold premise and the whispered comparisons to Lolita. As someone who has often reflected on the harrowing complexities of love, especially in its darker forms, I found …
Book Review: It’s Not the Trauma, It’s the Drama: Stories by a Chicago Fire Department Paramedic by Marjorie Leigh Bomben When I first stumbled upon It’s Not the Trauma, It’s the Drama by Marjorie Leigh Bomben, the title alone piqued my curiosity. As someone who often finds allure in the intricate, unseen worlds of first …
A Deep Dive into Trauma Plot: A Life by Jamie Hood When I first picked up Trauma Plot: A Life by Jamie Hood, I didn’t expect it to linger in my thoughts long after I had finished it. Admittedly, the heavy subject matter had me hesitant; I often shy away from books that delve into …