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Credence by Penelope Douglas

12 reviews

choishere's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No
This book lacked triggering warnings which makes the graphic scenes a jump scare, traumatic for SA survivors. 

They  graphic scenes were not used a plot advancement. The assaulter is forgiven without repercussions and the experience of the event is invalidated.

Overall wouldn’t suggest book if you are looking for plot and character development. This book is basically trauma porn and uncomfortable smut.

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anonymousfrog's review

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dark sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.5

I’m going to be a wet towel about this book. I did not like it — it has so many trigger warnings which is fine because people should make their own choices. However the content in this is disturbing and it didn’t feel like it was purposeful or rewarding. The character arcs felt hollow and I’m ready to forget that I read it. 

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