Credence by Penelope Douglas book cover

Credence

by Penelope Douglas

Our rating

Spice 5/5 Darkness 4/5

Spice: very high. Darkness: very dark.

After her parents die, Tiernan is sent to live in a remote mountain house with her stepuncle Jake and his two sons. The taboo is the whole point. Atmospheric snowed-in setting, but it's one of Douglas's most divisive books for a reason.

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Is Credence spicy?

Very. Credence is about as spicy as it gets: explicit scenes are a big part of the book, often with kink. We rate it 5 out of 5.

How dark is Credence?

We rate Credence 4 out of 5 for darkness (very dark). The big content warnings are dubious or non-consent, sexual assault, physical or emotional abuse, suicide or suicidal thoughts. The full list is further down the page.

Is Credence part of a series?

No, Credence is a standalone. You can pick it up without reading anything else first.

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Content warnings

Show 4 content warnings for Credence
  • Dubious or non-consent
  • Sexual assault
  • Physical or emotional abuse
  • Suicide or suicidal thoughts

These are our own notes, not a complete list. If something matters a lot to you, check reviews too.

Details

Series status
Standalone
Pages
523
First published
2020
Genre
Dark Romance

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