A review by joi_love_and_books
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due

dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Ms. Due has given us a true horror masterpiece. While it is fiction, it is rooted in truth and history (look up the Dozier School for Boys and literature dealing with the oppression of Black folks since our forced removal and arrival to the Americas in 1619), Ms.Due does not skimp on the supernatural horror elements that she is known for. This is one of my favs of the year and it is definitely a 5-star read.