A review by anastashamarie
Does It Hurt? by H.D. Carlton

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-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

4.0

4/5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Gun violence, Incest, Rape, Abandonment, and Deportation

Minor: Cancer, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

Near-drowning and dubious consent occur multiple times throughout the book. There is also a detailed shipwreck scene. Please read trigger warnings at the beginning of the book.