That Weekend By Kara Thomas Apr 2026

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.

As Claire struggles with "true crime" media scrutiny and suspicion from the police, she begins her own investigation to recover her lost memories. That Weekend by Kara Thomas

Kat’s boyfriend and Claire’s long-time crush. His fate remains the central mystery for much of the novel. Claire is found injured on a hiking trail

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

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.

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.