A review by avu_writes
The Hawthorne School by Sylvie Perry

hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

“You patronize, telling me that I’m saved. 

All I have to do is see it your way.” — ♬

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spoilers: 

a sinister tale about a cult disguised as a school. 

pacing wise, the first 100 pages seemed a little slow as it set the prose, the characters, their backgrounds, etc. I later realized the significance of this long setup as the rest of the book became an easy page-turner.

my only complaint was that the tone for some parts, especially the beginning, felt very teenish. a lot of emotions and intentions felt told instead of showed. 

 

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favorite quote from the book: 

 

“I think we should doubt ourselves sometimes. That’s just humility. We should be open to other interpretations. That openness leads to a peaceful heart.”

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