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.
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 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. That Weekend by Kara Thomas
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
Claire’s wealthy best friend. Though she initially appears to have it all, she is revealed to be cold, secretive, and deeply affected by her family’s dark history. The story centers on , who plans a
As Claire struggles with "true crime" media scrutiny and suspicion from the police, she begins her own investigation to recover her lost memories.
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 His fate remains the central mystery for much of the novel
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.