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A review by rantsandreads
Credence by Penelope Douglas
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It’s all in the family to say the least 🙊🙈
I found this read interesting enough, with elements that understandably can be polarizing for some . The step-family dynamics and relationships with younger, or nearly adult women didn’t strike me as overly taboo or bothersome, especially with consent being clear.
The brotherly love scene was something I chose not to overthink, simply to enjoy it more! 😏🌶️ The book was enticing enough to keep me reading, and I appreciated the author’s style in writing spicy scenes, even though the story itself might not have had a lot of depth. It did delve into some dark and emotional themes, which I felt were done relatively well.
None of the male characters particularly stood out to me in a favorable way, though I did appreciate Kaleb’s character arc. Despite the ending feeling a bit rushed, I liked how it wrapped up.
This was my first read from Penelope Douglas, and despite the mixed reviews, I found myself enjoying it. I’m looking forward to exploring more of her work.
I found this read interesting enough, with elements that understandably can be polarizing for some . The step-family dynamics and relationships with younger, or nearly adult women didn’t strike me as overly taboo or bothersome, especially with consent being clear.
The brotherly love scene was something I chose not to overthink, simply to enjoy it more! 😏🌶️ The book was enticing enough to keep me reading, and I appreciated the author’s style in writing spicy scenes, even though the story itself might not have had a lot of depth. It did delve into some dark and emotional themes, which I felt were done relatively well.
None of the male characters particularly stood out to me in a favorable way, though I did appreciate Kaleb’s character arc. Despite the ending feeling a bit rushed, I liked how it wrapped up.
This was my first read from Penelope Douglas, and despite the mixed reviews, I found myself enjoying it. I’m looking forward to exploring more of her work.