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That Weekend
Book (2021)
"A bold and expertly plotted page-turner." --Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of Sadie
From the author of The Cheerleaders, comes a thriller about best friends on a weekend getaway that goes horribly, dangerously wrong.
THREE BEST FRIENDS, A LAKE HOUSE, A SECRET TRIP -- WHAT COULD GO WRONG?
It was supposed to be the perfect prom weekend getaway. But it's clear something terrible happened when Claire wakes up alone and bloodied on a hiking trail with no memory of the past forty-eight hours.
Now everyone wants answers--most of all, Claire. She remembers Friday night, but after that . . . nothing. And now Kat and Jesse--her best friends--are missing.
What happened on the mountain? And where are Kat and Jesse? Claire knows the answers are buried somewhere in her memory. But as she's learning, everyone has secrets--even her best friends. And she's pretty sure she's not going to like what she remembers.
From the author of The Cheerleaders, comes a thriller about best friends on a weekend getaway that goes horribly, dangerously wrong.
THREE BEST FRIENDS, A LAKE HOUSE, A SECRET TRIP -- WHAT COULD GO WRONG?
It was supposed to be the perfect prom weekend getaway. But it's clear something terrible happened when Claire wakes up alone and bloodied on a hiking trail with no memory of the past forty-eight hours.
Now everyone wants answers--most of all, Claire. She remembers Friday night, but after that . . . nothing. And now Kat and Jesse--her best friends--are missing.
What happened on the mountain? And where are Kat and Jesse? Claire knows the answers are buried somewhere in her memory. But as she's learning, everyone has secrets--even her best friends. And she's pretty sure she's not going to like what she remembers.
Book (2021)
"A bold and expertly plotted page-turner." --Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of Sadie
From the author of The Cheerleaders, comes a thriller about best friends on a weekend getaway that goes horribly, dangerously wrong.
THREE BEST FRIENDS, A LAKE HOUSE, A SECRET TRIP -- WHAT COULD GO WRONG?
It was supposed to be the perfect prom weekend getaway. But it's clear something terrible happened when Claire wakes up alone and bloodied on a hiking trail with no memory of the past forty-eight hours.
Now everyone wants answers--most of all, Claire. She remembers Friday night, but after that . . . nothing. And now Kat and Jesse--her best friends--are missing.
What happened on the mountain? And where are Kat and Jesse? Claire knows the answers are buried somewhere in her memory. But as she's learning, everyone has secrets--even her best friends. And she's pretty sure she's not going to like what she remembers.
From the author of The Cheerleaders, comes a thriller about best friends on a weekend getaway that goes horribly, dangerously wrong.
THREE BEST FRIENDS, A LAKE HOUSE, A SECRET TRIP -- WHAT COULD GO WRONG?
It was supposed to be the perfect prom weekend getaway. But it's clear something terrible happened when Claire wakes up alone and bloodied on a hiking trail with no memory of the past forty-eight hours.
Now everyone wants answers--most of all, Claire. She remembers Friday night, but after that . . . nothing. And now Kat and Jesse--her best friends--are missing.
What happened on the mountain? And where are Kat and Jesse? Claire knows the answers are buried somewhere in her memory. But as she's learning, everyone has secrets--even her best friends. And she's pretty sure she's not going to like what she remembers.
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Sex & Nudity
The story features teenage romantic relationships and typical high school social dynamics, including some suggestive dialogue and romantic tension, but lacks explicit sexual content.
Violence & Gore
The plot centers on a missing persons mystery involving physical injury, blood, and the aftermath of a traumatic, potentially violent event on a mountain.
Profanity
The dialogue includes moderate usage of swear words typical for a contemporary young adult thriller, such as 'f*ck' (frequently used in moments of high stress), 'sh*t' (regularly used in casual conversation), and 'b*tch'.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Teenage alcohol consumption is a central element of the weekend getaway plot, and there are references to party culture that serve as a catalyst for the story's events.
Frightening Scenes
The book maintains a constant sense of psychological tension and dread as the protagonist struggles with memory loss and the fear that her friends may have been harmed.
Key Insights
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A suspenseful mystery about a girl trying to piece together a dangerous weekend she can't remember.
Content Warnings
Physical assault
Trauma
Missing persons
Detailed Analysis
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What Parents Need to Know
The story centers on a young woman waking up alone and injured with amnesia after a trip with friends. Expect intense psychological suspense, themes of friendship betrayal, and uncertainty regarding the safety of peers.
What Kids Can Learn
The value of memory, the complexity of peer relationships, and the consequences of hidden secrets.
Key Topics Discussed
Memory loss
Friendship dynamics
Personal safety
Why Parents Might Like It
It provides a fast-paced, engaging mystery that keeps readers guessing until the end.
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Positive messages
Focuses on the importance of self-discovery and the necessity of confronting difficult truths even when they are painful.
Role models
Characters are complex and fallible, often keeping secrets that complicate interpersonal trust rather than modeling healthy communication.
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Learning
Engages critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills through a mystery-based narrative structure.
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