Reviews tagging 'Incest'

Does It Hurt? by H.D. Carlton

180 reviews

puffins57's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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

4.75

I love the characters. I love the dialogue. The spicy scenes are hot as hell and the mystery/thriller-ish aspects certainly delivered (and I’m not one to really enjoy those mystery subplots all too much).

The first shark scene was just lovely and I very much enjoyed seeing the growth of both of our main characters. I especially appreciated the written and clearly expressed acknowledgment of shorty behavior and genuine apologies to allow for Sawyer and Enzo to start up anew with a fresh start and work towards a healthy relationship now built upon a toxic foundation.

I 100% would recommend this book. If you like this genre and are debating reading this book do yourself the favor and READ IT (though please keep yourself safe and look over the trigger warnings first).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Torture, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Murder, Violence, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Death, Incest, Kidnapping, Rape, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Blood, Gun violence, Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, and Police brutality

dizneytree's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

1.75

I found this book very hard to finish.  Even downloaded it in audible to help me finish it.  I didn’t care for the characters.  The mystery part of the book is what kept me interested enough to just finish it.  So glad it’s over!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexual violence, Incest, Rape, Sexual content, Murder, Torture, Physical abuse, Death, and Child abuse

Moderate: Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Kidnapping, Gun violence, and Cursing

mkzach's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Sexual assault

beckyh95's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Couldn’t put down. Read in one sitting. Absolutely loved this one. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, Rape, Kidnapping, Torture, and Murder

_terah_hansen_'s review

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Rape, Slavery, Confinement, Incest, Sexual content, Violence, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, and Suicide

Moderate: Blood, Body horror, and Injury/Injury detail

lolalastname's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

0.25

Not just bad, but also boring

Full review later

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Gore, Physical abuse, Body horror, Gun violence, Sexual harassment, Ableism, Alcohol, Child abuse, Child death, Sexism, Sexual assault, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death, Grief, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Excrement, Confinement, Cursing, Suicide, Abandonment, Blood, and Kidnapping

barbsanne's review against another edition

4.75

This was... a Rollercoaster of a book wow. I thought I knew what it was about but I was lying to myself. I saw nothing coming. The lighthouse. Sylvester, the level of creepiness. I read this at night and I was creeped tf out 😂 was mad. Anyway, I really enjoyed it. 
Enzo was very hot cold in the beginning. I loved the friendships Simon and Troy it was so genuine I like friendships like that. 
Check your trigger warnings lol. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Incest, and Sexual assault

fatkidatheartreads's review

3.75

Like if this man was less unhinged, and the two of them less horny, this book would be a fantastic thriller. NGL, Sawyer made me laugh more times than I expected.

Now, how did they survive this long without brushing their teeth or her getting her period though?? 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Rape, Incest, and Murder

eliyuhhhh's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abandonment, and Blood

mikaylamills's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

5.0

I absolutely loved this book. The mix of dark romance and thriller is just *chef's kiss*. H.D. Carlton is another one of my favorite authors and she does a great job at making you feel attached to some very toxic characters, lol. Her books will continue to have a special place in my heart.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Incest and Murder