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Violence
A lot
Murder depicted; thriller violence including a recreation of the original crime; physical confrontation
Language
Some
Moderate profanity; some crude language
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual relationships referenced; college hookups discussed; some explicit content
Substance Use
Some
College and reunion party drinking; drug use in flashbacks
Emotional Intensity
Very heavy
Obsessive jealousy; psychological manipulation; gaslighting; dark secrets eroding identity
What this book is about
Jessica Miller returns to her elite university for a ten-year reunion, still haunted by the unsolved murder of her roommate Heather. As the weekend unfolds, the dark secrets each friend has carried for a decade begin to surface. A twisty psychological thriller about ambition, obsession, and the stories we tell ourselves.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Graphic murder scenes
Psychological manipulation and obsession
Unreliable narrator with disturbing worldview
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