A review by novelnotions
After Dark by Minka Kent

4.0

Afton was just a teenager when she was accused and ultimately acquitted of murdering her mother's lover. She has had a history of blackouts and doesn't remember committing this act . . . but could it have been possible?

Now she lives with her grandmother and works the overnight shift at a local hotel and is still close friends with Sydney and Sydney's mother, who have both stood by her and supported her since that tragic night even though her mother's lover was Sydney's father. But then the blackout seems to have started up again and Afton is questioning what's real and what's made up, bring up all those questions from years ago and Afton is committed to learning the truth.

I liked the dual narrative between Afton and Sydney leading up to the final surprising reveal and resolution. A great standalone thriller, though I wouldn't say no to a follow-up on where Afton and Sydney end up.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the advance digital copy in exchange for an honest review.