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kxmjxxnx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Credence is another Dark Romance novel by Penelope Douglas and once again, she managed to make me fall in love with the characters, the peak and the cabin, the atmosphere and the storyline.
She created a very calm and relaxing mood throughout the book, probably due to the snow and the winter vibes. The characters were complex, lovable and realistic with their own individual flaws, character traits and passions, which resulted in me instantly liking all of the Van der Bergs, Mirai and of course Tiernan.
The plot offered unexpected turns, thus creating suspense in just the right amount and the right moments within the story, so that it didn’t feel forced or rushed, but rather very natural for all of it to unfold the way it did.
Chapel Peak is a place I would love to stay at, if only it was real. It felt like a dreamy place, with small town vibes, as if it could be anywhere (given there are snowy mountains of course).
All in all, I have to admit that in the beginning it took me a while to get into the story, just because it wasn’t clear which of the guys was the main love interest for our Tiernan, which confused me quite a bit until the plot started to develop into a bit more.
Would definitely recommend this, especially to everyone who loves complicated characters with a lot of personality. And of course to everyone who loves dark romance.
“pain always reminds us that we’re alive. And the fear along with it that we want to stay that way.
“Credence. It means ‘belief as to the truth of something.’ ”
“ ‘It was time’, he said.”
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
angelfairy63's review against another edition
2.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Abandonment
Minor: Addiction
ania_reads_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
4/5🌶
I was NOT expecting to eat this book up. Finished in 36 hours, it was so good.
All three of them love her, would burn the world for her, but in such different ways. As much as she needs them, they also need her. They all needed to grow and get past trauma and bull shit, and they do it together. And the surprise with Kaleb at the end had me SOBBING.
This was my first taboo romance book, and I have to say, I enjoyed it. I think it was because the familial tie was a label only, and not a previous relationship. The forced proximity of this made the tension all the more better, and as a 33yo woman, I would NOT mind a Jake lol. However, I don't think I'll be able to look at a secluded cabin the same way again 🤣
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent
jls6283's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
I didn’t hate it, but I kind of hate that I didn’t hate it. 😂
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Suicide, Grief, and Abandonment
Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
kgdavis88's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
But is that what y'all be doin in Colorado??!!
Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Incest, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Addiction
mourbooks013's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicide, Blood, and Medical content
Minor: Addiction, Grief, and Death of parent
iida_a's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cancer, Suicide, and Terminal illness
ink_slinger's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Death of parent
sydneycrowley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Drug abuse, Incest, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Alcohol
golden_girl_03's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Cursing, Drug abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol