A review by booksbytheglass
Credence by Penelope Douglas

challenging dark emotional 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? No

4.0

if they said there’s a taboo romance over that cliff right there, I’d be the first to jump head first 😅

and let me tell you, this book did 👏🏼 not 👏🏼 disappoint! 

there wasn’t as much spice as I would have thought, but when there was a spicy scene, I was ALL IN. my goodness, I absolutely loved tiernan and her new family. 

the tension and the slow burn for tiernan accepting her new reality in her new home while simultaneously dealing with trauma and ✨ feelings ✨ was so excellently written!

I wasn’t a total fan of the ending, but I can definitely overlook that for the rest of the book. I would have liked tiernan’s decision on her life and future to be a little less rushed, BUT WHATEVER.

I just am biased because of my favorite character I think … *cough* uncle jake *cough* 

there are a ton of trigger warnings for abuse, death of a parent, and yes, taboo relationships - so please check them all out before picking this up!! 

rating: 4 stars
wine pairing: san francisco valley rosé
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