Reviews tagging 'Kidnapping'

Does It Hurt? by H.D. Carlton

71 reviews

poupimali's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

H.D. Carlton knows how to write a powerful and brave FMC with horrific history. Her MMC are also fascinating…
This book, the story of Sawyer and Enzo’s story is definitely one of my favorites of this year.
It is spicy (really really really), dark and also very tense.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Murder, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Rape and Child abuse

lindseygcarden's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Child death, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Incest, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

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

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

book_cryptid99's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Incest, Confinement, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Murder

katierosecrane's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Grief, Gun violence, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Medical content, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

annikenr's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Death, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Blood, Child abuse, Violence, Sexual assault, Torture, Rape, and Murder

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Incest, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Suicide