Review: The Murder After the Night Before by Katy Brent
I couldn’t put The Murder After the Night Before down—it’s witty, sharp, and absolutely addictive from the first hangover to the final gasp.
It kicks off at a Christmas party I’d never forget if I’d had the memory—Molly wakes up with the worst hangover of her life, a complete stranger in her bed, and a social media firestorm—before she discovers her best friend and roommate, Posey, dead. The police chalk it up to a tragic accident, but Molly can’t shake the feeling that something far darker is going on. The night she can’t remember is the mystery she has to unravel.
What struck me most was how seamlessly the story weaves dark humour through real emotion. Molly is both chaotic and endearing—her voice is raw, relatable, and often hilarious, even when everything falls apart around her. The world she wakes into is claustrophobic and disorienting, and the pressure she faces—public shaming, police indifference, her own confusion—felt all too real.
This isn’t just a mystery; it’s a sharp commentary on social media, guilt, and how quickly our lives can spiral when the internet grabs hold. But crucially, Brent gives us heart with that sting—tracking Molly’s persistence through shame, her search for truth, and her determination to rise up when no one else will listen.
In short: twisted, compelling, and surprisingly touching. I adored it.
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