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A review by lydiahephzibah
The Thorns by Dawn Kurtagich
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Setting: South Africa
Rep: protagonist uses crutches and a wheelchair
I absolutely loved this book! I can see why people might not like it - I foresee it being a marmite book - but it really worked for me. Loved the tension, the toxicity of 80s boarding school friendships, the horror of the men in Bethany's life.
Rep: protagonist uses crutches and a wheelchair
I absolutely loved this book! I can see why people might not like it - I foresee it being a marmite book - but it really worked for me. Loved the tension, the toxicity of 80s boarding school friendships, the horror of the men in Bethany's life.