What is the author's style in the novel, The Yonahlossee Riding Camp For Girls?

The world of the novel is painted entirely with Thea's own language. Therefore, the reader comes to understand much about what is important to Thea. Her main focus switches between interpersonal relationships, sexuality, her family, and horses. Though there is much else happening at Yonahlossee, such as schoolwork, the reader is not given a thorough understanding of these things as they are not at the forefront of Thea's present interests.

The way Thea speaks often provides clues as to things the reader has yet to learn about the past, as well as things that will come in the future. For example, Thea is filled with shame throughout the first few chapters. She often references disappointing her family and desperately wishes to be among them, but the reader does not have any idea why this could be until much later in the novel when Thea finally reveals what exactly caused her to be sent away.

Words and phrases relating to horses and horseback riding are a specific set of vocabulary used in this book. Thea often uses technical jargon when talking about caring for horses or riding them. This reveals she is entirely at home in this world and has no need to explain what any of these specific terms mean.