Many thanks to NetGalley, St Martin's Press, Minotaur Books, and Macmillan Audio for gifting me both a digital and audio ARC of this debut thriller by Jenny Hollander, narrated by Marisa Calin - 4 stars!
Charlie Colbert was a witness to what became known as "Scarlet Christmas," an event at her elite graduate journalism school on Christmas Eve 9 years ago, where someone died. Charlie has changed her life and her looks since then and never spoken publicly about that night. Mostly because she can't remember what happened but knows she lied to the police. One of Charlie's former classmates is going to make a film about that night and wants Charlie's cooperation. But will that blow up her world once again?
This was a strong debut thriller, with an unreliable narrator. Told in alternating timelines of Then and Now, in addition to press snippets and therapy conversations, we learn the events of the past slowly as well as Charlie's life today. She's engaged to Tripp, from a wealthy family, but will the relationship survive with her past coming to light? I like stories where you aren't sure what you can believe - Charlie was likable too. You could really feel her struggles and trauma dealing with the past. Will be anxious to read more from this author!
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