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Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent
Graphic: Cursing, Incest, Sexual content
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Abandonment
Minor: Suicide, Violence, Pregnancy
Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury
And as weird as it is to have her having sex with her step family, they're so far removed from her life until the death of her parents it honestly isn't even that much of a problem and it's actually quite enjoyable to have her explore what she wants with people who not only really want to sleep with her but also care about her so quickly and in their own rough ways.
Love Jake, he's a big sweetheart. Noah is the best and I so wished that Tiernan maked the smart choice and goes with him. All the boys have their inherent misogyny challenged having a young woman in their house as well which while frustrating to experience is good to see.
And then there's Kaleb. Honestly, this hateable bastard makes you want to scream and punch him along with our FMC but he does grow on you and I'm genuinely so pleased with his character arc and the growth he underwent. I just wish he wasn't such an absolute asshole for majority of the time we spend with him as he several times went way way way too far with how he treated someone he was supposed in love with.
Couch scene was hot as hell though.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt
Minor: Rape
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Suicide
Moderate: Incest, Violence, Abandonment, Sexual harassment
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Gaslighting
Minor: Child abuse
This book shook me.
Tiernan’s story is emotionally raw, deeply introspective, and yes—provocative. Penelope Douglas writes with a visceral clarity that makes you feel everything Tiernan feels. I found myself embarrassed when she was, crying when she cracked open, and completely captivated as she slowly discovered her voice, her strength, and her identity. Her emotional growth is the beating heart of this story.
While the relationships between Tiernan, Jake, Kaleb, and Noah are central—and definitely push past what many would consider comfortable—Douglas navigates these dynamics with emotional depth and stunning complexity. These men are not caricatures; they are flawed, evolving, and ultimately instrumental in Tiernan’s journey of self-discovery. Their growth doesn’t overshadow hers, but complements it beautifully.
Credence is not for everyone, and that’s okay. Fiction isn't meant to be one-size-fits-all. But for those willing to explore something bold, tender, and daringly honest, this book offers a reading experience unlike any other. By the time I turned the final page, I was a sobbing mess—wrecked, fulfilled, and completely in awe.
Minor: Suicide, Death of parent
Graphic: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment
Minor: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Alcohol, Classism
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment