CAROLINE GEORGE
Synopsis:
Some memories are better left forgotten.
Darby and Morgan haven’t spoken for two years, and their friend group has splintered. But when the body of their former science teacher is found in the marsh where they attended camp that summer, they realize they have more questions than answers . . . and even fewer memories.
No one remembers—or no one is talking.
The group of reunited friends begins to suspect that a murderer is stalking the coastal highway 30A, and they must try to recover their memories as quickly as possible . . . before the history they can’t remember repeats itself.
Everyone has a secret.
As tensions rise and time runs out, Darby and Morgan begin to wonder if they can believe one another . . . or if they can even trust themselves.
Content:
Language: Not present
Violence: the story concerns a murder, so there are some mild descriptions of a body, blood, injuries, cuts, attempted kidnappings, threats, a flashback of a car crash, some instances of violent or erratic behavior (mostly talked about in the past), and allusions to attempted sexual assault of a minor.
Not violence, but there are also a few instances of teen drinking. There are also some mentions of drugs (non-recreational, but not medicinal).
Sex: a few kisses, brief descriptions of bodies and clothes in a sexualized way, romantic pining, some allusions to sex, and a romantic relationship between a minor and an adult. Mentions of attempted sexual assault and pedophilia.
LGBTQ: Not present
My Review: I was so excited to read this book, and I am so glad I got around to it! It struck me as really different than the other thrillers I've read recently. Some parts seemed a bit underdeveloped, which is why it didn't get five stars, but I still found it highly enjoyable (and I'll be honest: I loved Morgan and Darby. They were really cute).