A review by kb_toys
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due

5.0

This book is haunting, upsetting, deeply disturbing and incredibly written. I had soo many emotions - lots of anger mostly, sadness, and disgust. While this book is a horror book about spirits and folklore, it is also a horror book about society, how young boys (especially children of color) were and are treated in “reform schools” and how it takes a whole system to oppress and punish - not just 1 twisted disgusting pedophile. I will be thinking about this one for a looong time. Definitely character driven and slow paced at times but every chapter seemed necessary to the overall story and message. If you read one book out of your comfort zone this year, let it be this one