A review by kathhh
Credence by Penelope Douglas

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I'm not sure how I'll make a review on this so I'll just rant instead.

1. Tiernan - she annoys me so much I can't even tolerate her. She's also very confusing. I mean, I get that she felt unloved by her parents but the least she can do after someone offered her a new home is be courteous and not be a spoiled bitch. At least she helped do some chores in the end but the beginning annoys me so much. Her 'attempt' thing was a bit fleshed out too. It would've been better if it was tackled and how she coped or something. Safe to say that I didn't connect to her character at all.

2. Jake - I don't know about him but he made a move when Tiernan was still 17. He knows but still went with it. This is not romance, please. It's just weird. And it's a bit icky that he prefers younger women. I mean, the first few chapters, he's sleeping with a woman who is in her early 20s. Good thing he went with Mirai in the end.

3. Kaleb - I don't like his character. His actions toward Tiernan sucks so bad. I hated the things he did (and did not) do to her. I get that he carries a baggage or something but damn. I didn't see any chemistry between them too. But at least, he was able to work out his thing in the end. I still don't like him though and I can't stress it enough.

4. Noah - I don't have anything to say about him other than I that I was wishing he'll be Tiernan's end game. I think they were fitted together but too bad she went with Kaleb instead.

Talking about their characters made me realize that they all have a strong character development, which is a good thing! I think I just didn't like how immature they are sometimes. Not against the trope because I'm fully aware but I don't know something about the execution bothered me, I guess. I really tried to finish this and not DNF but instead decided to skim after learning why Kaleb decided not to talk. Also, this book feels forever to finish. I wish it was a bit condensed since everything will still make sense.