This was a good thriller and kept me on the edge of my seat until the end. I don't particularly care for women being imprisoned and abused., but to be fair a lot of it was implied. I enjoyed it.

I loved this!!! I was pretty certain this would be great but no idea just how great it would be. I have read so many thrillers and horror and mystery novels but this was all those and electrocuted ten times over. I almost dnf'ed it because it's hard for me to deal with a slow plot but when it hit... man, did it hit. The character of Aiden will haunt me. The fact that he's so real and relatable and yet so evil... it's true to life and the poor victims... all I can say is go get this book now!

Special thanks to Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage & Anchor books and NetGalley for an ARC of this debut novel.

Image the premise of a kidnapper keeping the kidnap victim in his residence as a tenant, the tension, the suspence. It was a great plot.

I did find it slow in spots, but other than that a great first novel.

This was very well written and I enjoyed it a lot! Brainwashing and manipulation at its finest. A haunting story of two women who are in the sights of a kidnapper and serial killer. One brave woman's fight for survival after years of being held captive. The other woman who doesn't know if yet, but she's flirting with danger, and could possibly be his next victim. The thing that prevented it from being a 5 star read in my opinion was the ending. It was missing some elements to give me the closure I was looking for.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC.

The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon was a disturbing and dark read. It tells a story of Rachel, who has been abducted and held by Aidan for several years. He appears to be a normal man in a small town, and even is married and has a 13-year-old daughter named Cecilia. Emily , a local restaurant owner finds him very appealing and attractive. The story is told from these three woman’s point of views. Also, interspersed between these chapters are entries from different women that Aidan has killed previously. This book had a very claustrophobic feel but in a good way. I found myself rooting so hard for Rachel and feeling such sympathy for Emily. I found myself very apprehensive wondering how this could possibly end? Definitely read this book and you will not be disappointed. Thank you to NetGalley in the publisher for the advance copy of this book. All opinions on my own.

The Quiet Tenant started off a little slow, but once it got to the point where the decisions of each of the women could potentially decide the fate of the other two, it kept me turning pages to see what would happen next. The only thing that I didn't like was that the captive victim's story was told using second person POV.

This is a debut novel and I had really high hopes for it.

This was told from the POV of The Woman in the Shed/The Woman in the House, Emily and the victims. I like the way this was broken up.

Emily seemed a little too obsessed with Aidan. She knows that his wife just died but still she tries to do everything in her power to get him to fall in love with her.

I was a bit disappointed with the ending. The run from the captor was great but I really didn't understand why she felt like she had to take something with her, that seemed to slow her down.

Thank you NetGalley.

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Overall a great read!! I got a little confused at first with the amount of narrators. The main narrators are the girl in the shed, the love interest, the kidnapper, and the kidnappers daughter. However, there are also other various points of view from other kidnapper girls that were killed. The massive amount of points of view made it a little difficult to figure out at first. Once the story got going though and I figured out the layout, I started to really enjoy it!!

This book was different and interesting, but overall it kept me engaged with the style of writing and the various points of view in this book.

This was 💯 a BMMDI! The praises for this debut novel were all over my feed, so when I was fortunate enough to receive a gifted copy, I couldn't resist immediately diving in. I wish I would have stayed on deck.

I understand why people are attracted to the premise of this book. A kidnapped girl is held for 5 years by her serial killer captor, only to be slowly let out into the world. Can she escape or is this just a ploy to see if she can be trusted?

Sounds chilling, creepy, suspenseful, all the makings for a bingeworthy read!

Just not for me.

I'm pretty sure I got stuck in a time warp, as this took me a long time to read. What was probably 3-5 days felt like 17 months.

This book was delivered in different POV: the kidnapped, the killers other victims and his teenage daughter. Again, great idea!

Things just fell flat for me. The pacing was off and it felt redundant. I didn't like many of the characters, and needed much more page turning suspense.

I liked it, didn't love it.

While it was a little slow at times for my taste, I am surprised this one isn’t getting more buzz. It could be this year’s sleeper that eventually gets noticed.

It has an interesting premise. A girl is taken and being held hostage. All the chapters are the girl in the shed, girl number 7… I was never sure if all the chapters were from the same girl or if there was a play in time. There are multiple POVs, the girl in the house, the hostage taker’s daughter and his love interest. It kept me guessing about who was a reliable narrator and who might have other interests. It is cleverly constructed and while ultimately I did predict the ending, it kept me on my toes and reading a slow burn mystery.

“Rule number one of staying alive outside the shed: You don’t run unless you’re sure."

Aidan Thomas, your typical family man and hard-working lineman, has recently lost his wife. They have one child together, Cecilia. When his wife dies, he is forced to move. There is only one problem…this means that he will also have to move Rachel as well, who is currently being held captive in his backyard shed. He kidnapped her five years ago. Oh, and he is also a serial killer, having murdered eight woman already. But no one knows this about Aidan, and no one knows Rachel is in Aidan’s shed.

Aidan fabricates a story and convinces Cecilia that Rachel is having a hard time and will be staying with them, sticking mostly to herself. He continues to threaten Rachel, telling her that if she tries to make a run for it, he will know. There are cameras everywhere watching her. Is there anyway that Rachel can escape? Could she somehow get Cecilia on her side to help?

Here’s a disturbing fact that will get you “shaking like a leaf”. When you Google what country has the most serial killers you will get the response “The United States is the runaway leader in the category with 3,204 serial killers.” Well, that’s real comforting….NOT! I never would have guessed that many. Holy Moly!

What A Ride!! When I saw the cover of this book and read the blurb, I went to Net Galley to request it and I’m so glad that I was given a copy to read and review. This is an impressive, heart pounding, debut from Clemance Michallon. I will be on the lookout for more of her work in the future.

The story is told from the POV’s of Rachel, Cecilia, and Emily who is a local restaurant owner. I’m a big fan of multiple POV and I thought that it was done well. Rachel’s POV had me so stressed. The things this man put her through…goodness. It was interesting to read her list of “rules” along the way, a list to help her survive. She was smart and clever with things she did to try to stay alive. Overall, this thriller was a winner, winner, chicken dinner for me. It will have you rooting for Rachel and your heart just might skip a few beats in those final chapters. Be cautious…trigger warnings galore!

Thanks to Net Galley for my copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Well written psychological thriller that had me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't wait to read more. Well written with loved the plot, characters and building to the nail biting ending.

The Quiet Tenant is a psychological thriller about a serial killer narrated by those closest to him: His 13 year old daughter, his girlfriend- and the one victim he spared... This is the book description for the novel. It is indeed the story of Aidan Thomas, the seemingly hard-working family man. And the girl he kidnapped 5 years ago and kept as his secret slave while his daughter and wife lived in the house on the same property. When his wife dies, he is forced to move from his home and decides to take his slave/kidnapped woman, "Rachel," with him as a tenant in his new house. I tried to suspend belief here, but it just did not work for me! The daughter doesn't see Rachel as odd after FIVE years of captivity. Rachel doesn't immediately seek her way out of the home they 'share.'

This is a man that kidnaps and murders women. He has kept Rachel in a shed in his backyard for 5 years!!?? Then he introduces her to his daughter?? The writing was not bad, but the plot was killing me. This is my favorite genre; my husband thinks I'm crazy, but I love a good kidnapping thriller, and this just was not feasible. I've read the story a million times, but this didn't have the tension it needed, and I kept rolling my eyes. I didn't feel the thrill. However, it has countless good reviews on goodreads, so it's worth a look. 2 stars.

BRILLIANT. So cleverly written and such a unique perspective. Perfect for fans of Criminal Minds. A quick, compelling read.

I’ve seen so many posts about this thriller, so I was super eager to check it out for myself.

Quick premise: The main character “Rachel” has been held captive in a shed for five years. When she finds out that her captor Aiden has to move and senses that this means he will finally kill her, she suggests an alternative: Rachel will come live in the new house with him and his daughter, as his “tenant.” No one will know the horrible truth about why she is in his home, and she can work to stay alive.

I really loved the way this book was written. There are many alternating viewpoints, all from women who have some role in Aiden’s life and crimes. The story alternates between past and present, slowly laying out the history behind Rachel’s captivity and the present day. I thought the pacing was perfect and it kept me engaged throughout the book.

I have read some reviews that felt there was a lack of “thriller” vibes, but I disagree. This is slow burn psychological thrills and chills, perfect if you’re looking for something to help usher you into spooky season.

Thank you @aaknopf and @netgalley for the digital review copy. The Quiet Tenant is out now!

Good story - enjoyed the different POV narrative. Especially Rachel's chapter title updating her status/concerns.
The ending had me in massive suspense - my breathing became quite erratic while inhaling the last few chapters. Great plot and writing skills.
Slow build - took away some of the suspense for me.

I had REALLY high hopes for this one after reading the description and starting the first half of the book. I really enjoyed this for the most part but found the ending to be a bit lackluster in comparison to the rest of the book. It just felt a bit too convenient and lazy. I thought the characters could have been developed a bit more but otherwise really enjoyed them. I thought each of them was intriguing in their own ways and was really entertained watching the relationship between the daughter and the "cousin." I wish that was expanded on a bit too. This had some dark themes but still found a way to keep it pretty light. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

If you are looking for a suspenseful thriller, I highly recommend The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon.
The quiet tenant is the story of a woman who is kept by a serial killer for five years, even while he continues to kill others. As his life changes, she convinces him to take her with him during a move.

The story is told from the point of view of the woman in captivity, the killer’s daughter, and his next victim. The chapters were short, meaning things moved so quickly. I had a hard time putting this one down and I’m still thinking about it, days later. I found myself tensed up, reading the chapters from the point of view from the woman in captivity. This book was incredibly well written. I'd highly recommend it to fans of suspense, it withheld the gore and cheap thrills that many thrillers of today rely on.

Thanks to #netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

The Quiet Tenant is a captivating nail biter that kept me riveted throughout. Aiden is a nice guy, recently widowed with a 13 year old daughter. The people in his community like him. He is responsible, friendly, and even helpful. But, he also has been holding "Rachel" captive in his shed for five years, and he is a serial killer? There are no stereotypes here. There is no time for much of anything except Rachel's survival. Michallon delivers tension throughout from a slow burn to frantic page turning intensity. The story is narrated by Rachel, his captive, Emily, bartender and Aidan's love interest and his daughter, Cecilia. Three voices incredibly articulating their real-time emotional and psychological experience. Hope rides like a roller coaster for Rachel, whose bravery and rules of survival are painfully heartbreaking. The Quiet Tenant may be my favorite book of the year. This is a book that will stay with me. I am giving The Quiet Tenant an easy five stars and placing it on my Extraordinary Reads.