Even after having just finished this book, I’m still left with more questions than answers. Since we had this big “character study” on Aiden and his women, I still don’t have any answers on why he killed the women that he did. I guess we are given little clues on his controlling behavior, but it was a very underwhelming conclusion.

This was a dark and intense story! I was devoted from the first page. I loved the story telling and the pacing! All the makings of a great thriller/mystery.

This was absolutely captivating - you cannot put this one down. One of the best suspense/thriller novels I've read in a long time, with an ending that was moving beyond measure. Absolutely fantastic!

This was pretty good. It kept me engaged to want to know what would happen. Clemence Michallon did. Good job with this twisted story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for this copy of the story.

While I found this incredibly difficult to get into, it bloomed nicely once I got past a certain invisible barrier. I deeply appreciate the utter lack of description with the various assaults, and thought the multiple perspective thing was an intelligently utilized technique with regard to adding depth.

What a great thriller! For a debut thriller, this one hit it out of the park! It is dark and twisty and such a wild wide. I am a sucker for a serial killer book! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my review!

My only advice to you, whether it pertains to this book, domestic thrillers in general, or dating apps, is don't trust a mid looking white man. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.

📱 Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf

I alternated between reading the e-copy and listening to the audiobook for this one, and I think the audiobook is the way to go, as it helped having different narrators so I could keep the different POV characters straight. Using 2nd-person for Rachel's chapters was a bold choice, but I think it actually works here, as she's lost her autonomy during her ordeal as Aiden's captive, and the "you" rather than "I" helps to showcase that. I wish there was more from Cecilia's POV, as she could provide some (what I feel to be) necessary backstory for Aiden that's otherwise lacking. Emily got on my damn nerves most of the time, and I would gladly trade a few of her chapters to get more from Cecilia instead.

Overall, I like the idea of learning about Aiden through the three women closest to him, as they each hold a different version of him in their heads and see him totally differently from the other two. On the other hand, doing it that way doesn't really give him a lot of depth, as he's not really a cohesive character but rather a composite, and it makes it a bit difficult to piece him together as a whole. All in all, I would recommend this book as an interesting character study of a serial killer told by those who "know" him the best (though I wouldn't go so far as calling it a psychological "thriller," so if you're expecting that type of book, you may be disappointed).

3.5 stars

**I received a review copy from Netgalley and am leaving this review voluntarily. All thoughts and comments contained within are my own.**

(2.5 stars rounded up)

This was a fast read but I didn't feel any tension, so I would hesitate to call this a thriller. I'm not sure I'd call it a mystery either since we know who the villain is from the outset. There were chapters from multiple characters' perspectives, but their voices were identical. The writing felt simultaneously short and stilted, and overly descriptive of really basic, non-important things, like someone picking up a glass to take a drink. I was expecting more in the way of explanations than I got, so this was a really unsatisfying read in that respect.

Such an interesting and unique take on the serial killer story. All the different perspectives really add to the nuances of the perpetrator and make them seem more human, which is odd for someone so evil. This author has such an excellent vision and clear talent to being that vision to life so seamlessly on the page.

I love serial killers, they're fascinating! However, this wasn't as intriguing or captivating as I would have liked. Or even as gritty as some other books. I ended up listening to the audiobook which had multiple narrators and really helped keep me going! This was told in multiple POVs and I enjoyed Rachel's the best since she was the person held captive and it was interesting to see how she acted around Aidan and other people. I did not enjoy Emily, she was annoying and was constantly doing things she had no right doing - she drove me mad!! I wish this did more and was more surprising, it was unfortunately a bit predictable but a quick read!

This one surprised me. I chose it because I was doing the alphabet challenge and needed a ‘Q’ book. It was quite good. It is written in a second person perspective and I’m not the biggest fan of that. But i enjoyed the twists at the end and was entertained throughout.

"The Quiet Tenant" by Clémence Michallon? Whew. That book definitely stuck with me. I'm giving it three stars, because while it wasn't perfect, it was seriously unsettling.

What really grabbed me was the way it told the story from the perspectives of three different women. Rachel, the daughter of a serial killer, was just... heartbreaking. You could feel her desperation, the way she was trapped, and it was so uncomfortable to read, but in a way that made you want to keep going.

Then there was Cecilia, the ex-wife, who was living in constant fear. I felt so much for her, trying to protect her son and just survive. And Julie, the woman who moves into the apartment, completely oblivious? That was just pure, slow-burn dread. You knew something bad was coming.

Honestly, some parts were really hard to read. It's not a light book, that's for sure. And sometimes, it felt like the story was dragging a bit. Rachel's internal monologues, while powerful, felt a little repetitive at times. I kept thinking, "Okay, I get it, you're terrified!"

The ending? I'm still not sure how I feel about it. It felt a bit rushed, like it just stopped suddenly. I wanted more closure, more of a sense of what happened next for these women.

But overall, "The Quiet Tenant" is a book that will definitely stay with you. It's dark, it's disturbing, and it makes you think. If you're looking for something that will keep you on the edge of your seat, and maybe give you a few nightmares, then this is it. Just be prepared for a bumpy ride.

I really liked this book. For the first 3/4s, I was really tense while reading. Thinking "just one more chapter" to see what was going to happen next. Fighting against sleep in bed at night to just read a little bit more.
Sadly the end felt a bit flat though? We'd had snippets of what our male MC had been up to in the past, and a snippet of the aftermath, but I wanted some definite answers to what he did and what the consequences were. Just wanted it to be rounded out.

This left my pulse racing and I was holding my breath. I haven’t read a book that had me on the edge of my seat in quite a while.
We selected this for our thriller book club and it was a great discussion.

I’m not really in to multi person perspectives, but I really enjoyed how this was written! Although dark, Clèmence’s way of writing is something to be studied! Can’t wait to read more.

Loved the mood and tension! Wish more thrillers would take advantage of the atmosphere!! Enjoyed the messaging about the importance of Womens relationships too!

Oh my god! This book was absolutely fantastic!!! What a freakin debut! I never would have guessed this was a debut, it was that well written.

I read this in one sitting, once I started, I could not stop no matter what! What a fantastic thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire ride! I cannot recommend this enough! One of my top thrillers of the year (if not my top thriller of the year)!

Do yourself a favor and pick this up now if you haven't read it, but make sure to have the rest of the day free because you will not be able to put it down until you're done.

Thank you SO MUCH to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I’m not sure how I overlooked this amazing debut for so long. From the first pages where I was introduced to the woman held captive in a shed for over five years, I read in awe and disbelief how expertly the story developed. The killer’s captive, the killer’s completely unaware teenage daughter, and the killer’s (also unaware) budding love interest, all offer their points of view to inform the reader. But there are other voices too, briefly but vividly providing evidence to this chilling saga. Unforgettable!

The build up was crazy! This book kept me at the edge of my seat, and I loved the outcome….. you think you know you people, lol this man Aidan had a HUGE secret. Wild wild ride.