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dark
emotional
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
Oh, she is problematic but I kind of still liked it?
This book has flaws, mostly hinging around "dubious" consent. I felt uncomfortable more than once because I hate it when characters justify that something isn't rape because "my body was telling him I wanted it, even though I said no". Urgh, so normally a 1 star or DNF for sure. But...
I despise myself a little for acutally really enjoying Credence. Tiernans storyline and character development were so well done. It was heart-warming to witness the scared, secluded girl growing into a confindent woman, who enjoys life and all it has to offers. I also liked how the three men were all so different as people but also in their relationship with Tiernan.
What I probably loved the most though, was the setting. The secluded mountain cabin in the hills, being snowed in months on end and the nature felt so real, I basically smelt the fresh mountain air. The setting is also the main reason for the high rating.
The longer I think about it, the worse I feel for getting aroused by the scenes in this book. I mean, Tiernan is 17 the first time there is a sexual encounter and the men are all 22+. There must be something very wrong with me.
This book has flaws, mostly hinging around "dubious" consent. I felt uncomfortable more than once because I hate it when characters justify that something isn't rape because "my body was telling him I wanted it, even though I said no". Urgh, so normally a 1 star or DNF for sure. But...
I despise myself a little for acutally really enjoying Credence. Tiernans storyline and character development were so well done. It was heart-warming to witness the scared, secluded girl growing into a confindent woman, who enjoys life and all it has to offers. I also liked how the three men were all so different as people but also in their relationship with Tiernan.
What I probably loved the most though, was the setting. The secluded mountain cabin in the hills, being snowed in months on end and the nature felt so real, I basically smelt the fresh mountain air. The setting is also the main reason for the high rating.
The longer I think about it, the worse I feel for getting aroused by the scenes in this book. I mean, Tiernan is 17 the first time there is a sexual encounter and the men are all 22+. There must be something very wrong with me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Sexual violence
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide