Thorne By Ketley Allison -

: Bully romance, enemies-to-lovers, secret societies (Noble and Virtues), forced proximity, and class difference.

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: Winthorpe Academy, a gothic/dark academia environment rife with lies and deceit. Thorne by Ketley Allison

: Ember Beckett (fierce and resilient heroine) and Thorne Briar (morally gray, master manipulator hero).

: Brutal hazing/initiations, confinement (being chained in caves), and drugging. Amazon

, 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

by Ketley Allison is the first book in The Thorne of Winthorpe series, a dark high school bully romance set in a prestigious New England academy. It is intended for readers aged 17+ due to its mature themes and intense situations. Plot Summary , the school's "beautiful and vicious" ruler, targets

: The book is written in dual POV and ends on a cliffhanger . Mature Themes & Content Warnings