The story centers on , who plans a secret getaway to a mountain lake house for prom weekend with her best friends, Kat Marcotte and Jesse . Claire is secretly in love with Jesse, which creates underlying tension as he is dating Kat.
As Claire struggles with "true crime" media scrutiny and suspicion from the police, she begins her own investigation to recover her lost memories.
Kat’s boyfriend and Claire’s long-time crush. His fate remains the central mystery for much of the novel. That Weekend by Kara Thomas
That Weekend by Kara Thomas is a young adult psychological thriller published in June 2021 by Delacorte Press . It follows a high school senior who wakes up alone and bloodied with no memory of the past 48 hours after a secret camping trip.
Kat’s powerful family, including her grandmother (a former Congresswoman), who prioritize reputation over the truth. Key Themes Kate's Review: “That Weekend” - The Library Ladies The story centers on , who plans a
The protagonist and an unreliable narrator due to her amnesia. She is portrayed as resilient and determined to find the truth despite her grief and guilt.
Six months later, new clues suggest that Kat’s wealthy, powerful family may be involved in a cover-up rather than a kidnapping. The story eventually shifts perspectives to reveal a dark web of family secrets, including abuse and a "disturbing" final revelation. Major Characters Kat’s boyfriend and Claire’s long-time crush
Claire is found injured on a hiking trail with no recollection of what happened. Kat and Jesse are missing, and an extensive search turns up no signs of them.