samigilbert 's review for:

Credence by Penelope Douglas

4.0

challenging dark emotional 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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this book is supposed to be dark and twisted, and it definitely was. i gave it 4 stars because some of the twists were pretty predictable - still a good read. please again check TW, this won’t be for everyone (SA, dub con, etc.). they’re manipulative for sure, but i knew they weren’t going to be great because this is *supposed to be dark.* 

i felt really grossed out about her uncle, it was my least favorite part… even though the author knows how to write a good spicy scene. idk. blegh. i know they aren’t at all blood related in any way, but it still was just ewwie LOL

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment

Minor: Alcoholism, Alcohol