Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

Credence by Penelope Douglas

683 reviews

whenimnotreadingharrypotter's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 52%

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I had heard so much about this book and went in with my eyes open but I just didnt get the point of the story. Stopped half way through as it wasn't engaging me at all

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Sexual content, Death of parent, Gaslighting

aly_xoxo_'s review against another edition

3.75

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content

Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Confinement, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Blood, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy

katiecakers's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book pleasantly surprised me. Due to its reputation, I expected the writing to be poor and its only redeeming quality to be smut scenes. It’s now going to be a regular reread for me!

I really liked the FMC, the authors ability to bring me in to the story as if I’m there, and each characters backstory. There were some complex themes and storylines on top of the already challenging sexual themes. I think anyone who struggled with the challenging themes in the book (I.e underage relationship between FMC and her step uncle, Kaleb in general, threesome with two brothers to name a few) either:
A. Couldn’t see past these to realise they weren’t the main plot or;
B. Genuinely have been too sheltered in their life. 

Not saying any of this book should be someone’s version of reality or that it’s okay BUT for many people the world doesn't live in black and white. Things are messy. Overall, I thinks it’s important to be challenged in our views and beliefs, and this book does exactly that (while having a bit of fun at the same time). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Sexual assault, Sexual content

Incest* *No blood relation and characters met when FMC was 17.

ohhayitsjess's review against another edition

1.0

dark fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death of parent

kierstories's review against another edition

1.0

dark

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment

berriesofthewild's review against another edition

2.0

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual violence

erobuck's review against another edition

3.0

dark medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Honestly had difficulty finishing it. The beginning dragged me in and I was super interested, then it took a turn and I just couldn't continue reading it over and over. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Sexual content

emilyoshea70's review against another edition

1.5

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual content

cc_viciadaemlivros's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence

ashlymarie's review against another edition

5.0

emotional inspiring tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Sexual content

Minor: Sexual assault