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A review by spicycronereads
Credence by Penelope Douglas
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Update: still not a full review but the end of the month looks and I want to move on. For being well-written and having emotional depth, plus a few of the spicy scenes were spicin’, I give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 / 🌶️🌶️🌶️.
A lot of this book steps over the line from cnc to dubcon and I stand by my assertion that Tiernan’s story would have been better served with a different ending. I am glad she had the wherewithal to leave but I think she should have ended up alone or with Noah, with Kaleb getting help separately. With how deep seated his issues were, he needed more time and therapy to heal.
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Earlier:
I am still processing this one. The characters were so heartbreaking. And one of my favorite things is when authors write characters that love one another despite, or because of, all their broken edges and jagged pieces. That said, I think Tiernan’s story would have been stronger if it had ended differently.
There is a lot to unpack with this one. I may come back and write a proper review later but for now I am just thinking on it.
Definitely read the content warnings and take them seriously.
A lot of this book steps over the line from cnc to dubcon and I stand by my assertion that Tiernan’s story would have been better served with a different ending.
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Earlier:
I am still processing this one. The characters were so heartbreaking. And one of my favorite things is when authors write characters that love one another despite, or because of, all their broken edges and jagged pieces. That said, I think Tiernan’s story would have been stronger if it had ended differently.
There is a lot to unpack with this one. I may come back and write a proper review later but for now I am just thinking on it.
Definitely read the content warnings and take them seriously.