Thorne By Ketley Allison -

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

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The story follows , a "poor girl" who discovers she is actually a legacy of the wealthy Weatherby family. Blackmailed by her biological father, Malcolm, she is forced to attend Winthorpe High to protect her adoptive parents. Upon arrival, she is branded an outsider who "stole someone's life" because she bears an eerie resemblance to a girl named Savannah who went missing. : Ember Beckett (fierce and resilient heroine) and

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

Ketley Allison's work often includes high-stakes and potentially triggering content. Specific warnings for Thorne and the series include:

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

, 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