56 pages • 1 hour read
H. D. CarltonDoes It Hurt?
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Does It Hurt? by H. D. Carlton is a 2022 dark romance novel blending horror, suspense, and supernatural elements. It follows Sawyer, an identity thief on the run after killing her abusive brother. In Port Valen, Australia, she robs Enzo Vitale, who seeks revenge by taking her on his boat, leading them to be shipwrecked on Raven’s Isle. As they navigate the sinister behavior of lighthouse operator Sylvester, Sawyer and Enzo bond and fall in love while fighting to survive. The novel explores themes of transformation through love, self-discovery in survival, and the complexities of human nature and redemption. This book contains scenes of rape, sexual assault, incest, pedophilia, and situations of dubious consent.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Does It Hurt? by H. D. Carlton elicited mixed reactions. Positive reviews appreciated the book's intense and gripping storyline, praising its originality and emotional depth. However, some readers found the content disturbing and overly graphic. The narrative's complexity and character development received commendation, but its explicit nature and potential trigger warnings earned criticism. Suitable for mature audiences seeking dark romance.
Who Should Read Does It Hurt??
Readers who enjoy dark romance with intense, suspenseful plots and complex, morally gray characters will be captivated by H. D. Carlton's Does It Hurt? Comparable to fans of Penelope Douglas's Punk 57 and Pepper Winters's Tears of Tess, this book delves into the darker aspects of love and desire.