“Dawn Kurtagich’s writing is as sharp as it gets, pulling readers into a world thick with atmosphere and emotion. Her ability to weave psychological tension with vivid, immersive prose makes her storytelling utterly unforgettable. Kurtagich knows what she’s doing, and she’s not afraid to rip out your heart in the process. ”
— Shea Ernshaw, #1 NYT Bestselling Author of Long Live the Pumpkin Queen.
“Intoxicating, obsessive, and haunting, The Thorns is a dark spiral you won’t be able to look away from. I was so engrossed I felt like I’d fallen right into the story. Another captivating Dawn Kurtagich must-read.”
— — CG Drews, NYT Bestselling author of Don’t Let The Forest In
“The Thorns is a haunting journey through trauma, friendship, and the dark edges of memory. With piercing prose and a sense of dread that lingers from the first page, Dawn Kurtagich weaves a psychological thriller that cuts deep into the psyche. Readers are drawn into a tale of inner turmoil and emotional tension, where secrets from the past refuse to stay buried.”
— - Shea Ernshaw, #1 NYT Bestselling Author of Long Live the Pumpkin Queen.
“Unflinching. Wicked. Needle-sharp. The Thorns is penned with an abundance of brutality and tenderness. This is feminist horror at its best. ”
— Sunday Times Bestselling Author of THe Lamb
“Another Dawn Kurtagich masterpiece, The Thorns left me wrecked, mind-blown, and in absolute awe! To anyone who has had a Stacey in their life: you will get this. To everyone else: be glad that you don’t, but be prepared for the Thorns to burrow deep into your soul anyway.”
— Kat Ellis, author of The Devouring Light
“Take Mean Girls, stir in a substantial serving of reality, add a dash of parental neglect, and drag it out to bake in the unrelenting South African sun, and you get The Thorns. So many of us have had Staceys in our lives, and this is the most honest account of abusive friendships I’ve ever read: it made me feel seen. Kurtagich has created a brutal, visceral, and unflinching masterpiece that will haunt you long after you put it down. ”
— Ann Dávila Cardinal, Author of We Need No Wings
“Brutal and beautiful, The Thorns is half a fever dream, half a nightmare that captures the feeling of adolescent girlhood with unflinching honesty”
— Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge and Tenderly, I am Devoured
“Kurtagich blends together the world of adolescent friendships and all-consuming obsession in this dazzling triumph of a novel that burrows into your flesh like briars. THE THORNS oozes with an atmosphere that emerges bloody from the page and leaves you gasping for more.”
— Teagan Oliva King, author of Spit Back the Bones
“Heartbreaking, haunting, and full of heart—this is a book not to miss! One of the best endings I’ve read in a long time!”
