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Credence
by Penelope Douglas
I just reviewed Credence by Penelope Douglas. #Credence #NetGalley
I have moral issues with this book. I have read many *many* books that have blurred the lines, but something about this book has gotten under my skin. My issue is her age and the obvious grooming by her "uncle." I know this is a book and not real life, but something about it has ruined the book for me.
The 'why choice' trope is fine, let her jump between the sons' rooms... fine. But the "Uncle Jake" is grooming her! He says that he wants to help her, to help her grieve her parents' death. But she's 17! I do not care that they waited till after her 18th birthday, that makes no difference. It's the romanticizing of these behaviors that bothers me. I'm aware it's fiction. But this is a real issue. Older men pry and take advance of struggling girls.
I know I read the trigger warnings ahead of time, and it doesn't trigger me. It infuriated me.
About half way into this book, I remember that the most fucked up book I've ever read was also by the same author. I'm not saying the authors' writing isn't good - it's these subjects of SA, rape, and minors that bother me. Trust me, this book was addictive, even as I kept sighing and throwing my kindle down - I continued to read it.
Had she not fucked the uncle, I wouldn't have had any issues... that's it.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC
I have moral issues with this book. I have read many *many* books that have blurred the lines, but something about this book has gotten under my skin. My issue is her age and the obvious grooming by her "uncle." I know this is a book and not real life, but something about it has ruined the book for me.
The 'why choice' trope is fine, let her jump between the sons' rooms... fine. But the "Uncle Jake" is grooming her! He says that he wants to help her, to help her grieve her parents' death. But she's 17! I do not care that they waited till after her 18th birthday, that makes no difference. It's the romanticizing of these behaviors that bothers me. I'm aware it's fiction. But this is a real issue. Older men pry and take advance of struggling girls.
I know I read the trigger warnings ahead of time, and it doesn't trigger me. It infuriated me.
About half way into this book, I remember that the most fucked up book I've ever read was also by the same author. I'm not saying the authors' writing isn't good - it's these subjects of SA, rape, and minors that bother me. Trust me, this book was addictive, even as I kept sighing and throwing my kindle down - I continued to read it.
Had she not fucked the uncle, I wouldn't have had any issues... that's it.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC