, the school's "beautiful and vicious" ruler, targets Ember immediately. Blaming her for Savannah's disappearance or the loss of her position at the school, he subjects Ember to brutal trials and "wicked games" to break her. Ember must navigate the academy's dark corners and secret societies to survive, while simultaneously trying to win a prestigious fellowship. Key Content Details
: Winthorpe Academy, a gothic/dark academia environment rife with lies and deceit. Thorne by Ketley Allison
Ketley Allison's work often includes high-stakes and potentially triggering content. Specific warnings for Thorne and the series include: , the school's "beautiful and vicious" ruler, targets
The for the rest of the Winthorpe series (e.g., Crush , Crown ). Key Content Details : Winthorpe Academy, a gothic/dark
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: Bully romance, enemies-to-lovers, secret societies (Noble and Virtues), forced proximity, and class difference.
: The book is written in dual POV and ends on a cliffhanger . Mature Themes & Content Warnings