Chloe Wilson’s debut novel, The Thornbacks, offers a refreshing take on female rage without relying on tired genre clichés.
The protagonists, Gertie and Tabitha, are morticians who lead a double life targeting toxic men online.
The novel explores themes of codependency, social alienation, and the reclamation of the term 'thornback.'
While praised for its sharp prose and wit, some critics suggest the narrative pacing suffers from the book's overall length.