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.