★★★★★/5

~🅴🆅🅴🆁🆈🅾🅽🅴 🅷🅰🆂 🆂🅴🅲🆁🅴🆃🆂.~

Favorite Quote: "...𝕿𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖆𝖙 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖊𝖓𝖉 𝖔𝖋 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖉𝖆𝖞, 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖔𝖓𝖑𝖞 𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖔𝖓 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖈𝖆𝖓 𝖙𝖗𝖚𝖑𝖞 𝖈𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖙 𝖔𝖓 𝖎𝖘 𝖞𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖘𝖊𝖑𝖋."

Favorite Character: Cecilia

Pros: Several different POVs, quick read, ending not rushed, plot twist unravels throughout the book to keep you on the edge of your seat, comical but still thrilling!

Cons: Chapters are not numbered, the discovered items were never mentioned at the end with everything else, some POVs come out of nowhere and hard to understand, never the serial killer's POV

Baby this is a thriller! I was pulled in immediately and on the edge of my seat or bed lol as the story tells us (through several POVs) about Adrian the serial killer/kidnapper and his "normal" daily routines. I did predict the plot twist, but the author seems to do that on purpose to keep you going because the overall mystery of how still remains and you have to find out how it ends. You have to find out when the quiet tenant becomes no longer quiet! The only times I put the book down was when the characters pissed me off being foolish. I understand some men have an amazing, mysterious, deft swag that intrigues the heck outta ya, but come on ladies!! Wake up! 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁 & 𝗺𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿! 😅 I have never lived in a small town, however it just seems like the most interesting places to visit. 😅 I would recommend this to all my thriller lovers and Netflix for a limited series!

Thank you @netgalley for my copy!

Get ready to dive into the story of Aidan Thomas, the guy everyone in town thinks hangs the moon. He's the hero in every scenario, the ideal neighbor, and a father that makes you wish he were yours. But, plot twist: beneath that charming exterior lies a chilling reality. Aidan harbors a dark secret that could win him the villain of the year award—he's a rapist and a serial killer with a body count that's about to hit the high notes.

Aidan is a master of disguise, playing the doting community member by day and turning into a nightmare for the women he targets by night. The plot thickens when we meet Rachel, Aidan's latest captive. Originally stashed away in a shed like some forgotten lawn equipment, she's now living under Aidan's roof, acting as a makeshift nanny to his daughter Cecilia, and walking on eggshells to avoid becoming his next victim.

Enter Emily, the local bar owner with a heart of gold and the unfortunate next target of Aidan's twisted affections. He's got his sights set on making her victim number 10, but with Rachel's insider knowledge, there might just be a glimmer of hope.

This book takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, wrapping up a frighteningly plausible tale of deception and danger with a pace that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It's a gripping read that serves up suspense by the bucketload, keeping you hooked and hoping against hope that Emily can turn the tables on Aidan. A story that's as engaging as it is alarming, proving once again that the scariest monsters are the ones hiding in plain sight.

"The Quiet Tenant" by Clémence Michallon is a riveting exploration of a man living a double life, skillfully crafted to keep readers on the edge of their seats. The narrative skillfully weaves a web of suspense, leaving you curious and holding your breath from beginning to end. Michallon's ability to maintain tension throughout the book creates an immersive experience that captivates the reader's attention. A compelling read for those who enjoy a gripping psychological thriller.

Thank you Netgalley & Knopf for an eARC of The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon. 4.5 stars!

I alternated this one with eBook and Audiobook, and I have to say I couldn't stop reading until I reached the conclusion of this one. Dark, twisted and addictive, "what's next?!" was always in my mind.

This book follows Aidan - A fammily man who's a beloved small-town figure. However, he's also a kidnapper & serial killer. Yikes. He's killed 8 women and there's a 9th imprisoned in his shed.

When he and his daughter are forced to move, he must bring the 9th woman, Rachel, with him. The tale becomes even more twisted when she lives in the home with them, him describing her as a family friend in need of shelter. After 5 years of being held captive, Aidan thinks Rachel has been too brainwashed to escape (and terrified).

I love the alternating POVs of this story - Rachel (the captive), Celicilia (Aidan's daughter), and Emily (You'll soon find out who she is). TWs galore in this one - Murder. Trauma. survival, power dynamics, I'll be recommending this to all thriller book lovers who want to read something that's not for the faint of heart!

4.5/5

“You run because you only know how to destroy yourself in healthy ways .” (This quote really spoke to me.)

This book was a slow burn, but kept me engaged from start to finish. I’m not the type of reader who typically enjoys a slow burn, but the pacing on this was very deliberate and suited the story well.

There were numerous characters, but the author did a really good job of differentiating one from the other, which made it easy for me to keep up.

For the captive, that we are with the majority of the book, the author did a really good job of putting the reader in her mindset and making you feel on edge. You never know what was a test by the captor and what was a mistake. You never knew when the right time was to capitalize on a mistake and try to escape, for fear that it was not actually a mistake, but a test.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon in exchange for my honest review and opinion. The description of this book made me want to read it and to get my hands on an early copy literally made my day! This was one heck of a book - there were times I wanted to love it and times I hated it. Overall, it was a good read and the ending took my breath away.

Are you looking for your next psychological thriller? Look no further as this is one you can't miss! The Quiet Tenant is not an easy book to put down, I wanted to know more and finished the book in 1 day

Given how much I enjoyed this book I will be reading anything that Clémence Michallon puts out!

OMG so good. This was twisted and disturbed but in the right way. I was going crazy trying to figure out what was happening in this book but in a good way.

Thank you to Knoph publishing and NetGalley for opportunity to review “The Quiet Tenant”.
Overall, I liked the way the story unfolded and how well the author painted Aidan as an upstanding, quiet, normal guy.
I do wish there would’ve been more of a of the back story on his wife and POV from his daughter.
I give this book 4/5 stars, and do recommend as an interesting, good paced thriller.

The Quiet Tenant" is a novel by Clémence Michallon. This gripping psychological thriller follows the story of a young woman named Rachel who moves into a new apartment in London. Despite her initial excitement, Rachel begins to suspect that something is not quite right with her new neighbor, a reclusive and mysterious man named Thomas. As Rachel delves deeper into Thomas's past, she uncovers dark secrets that threaten to unravel her own life. With its twists and turns, "The Quiet Tenant" keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

This novel is not your typical story about a serial killer. This is a literary fiction exploration of the women at the mercy of the killer: his daughter, his love interest, and his captive. I enjoy that Michallon has placed focused on the women and how their stories intertwine. This is a fresh take on the serial killer story. The novel is very much a rumination on female obedience and male power.

I had high hopes for this book but it fell short for my expectations. Possibly if I hadn't heard so many rave reviews and went in with an open mindset I would have enjoyed it more

Aidan has a secret. Rachel has been held captive for years. Who is the new woman who has moved into Cecilia’s home? Emily has a crush on one of her restaurant regulars. A thriller told in alternating storylines, this will have you at the edge of your seat as you flip every page!

Thanks to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for the ARC in exchange for a fair review.

The Quiet Tenant was so haunting and raw. Written through multiple POV of the women who are connected to kidnapper and serial killer Aidan Thomas. Through his daughter, his girlfriend and the woman he currently has imprisoned we learn of the trauma this man has caused and the depths that his has reached. An analysis on trauma, survival and power, The Quiet Tenant is a must read novel.

This took me a bit to listen to, but my goodness the build up was ridiculous! The only thing I can compare it to is watching a train rush toward a person tied on the tracks in an old movie. I swear. I was sweating and anxious because I needed resolution and not in a good way. Holy monkeys. I very much appreciated the full cast of narrators; especially given how many victims there were that needed to be voiced.

This is a multiple point of view story, told from the victims of a serial killer. His past victims are mixed in with narrations from his current hostage, the one he’s stalking, and his daughter. Yep. You read that right. And man oh man does it come to a boiling point!

This book is told from multiple POVs - three women in Aidan’s (the serial killer) life. Rachel is a woman he is holding captive; Cecilia is his thirteen-year-old daughter; and Emily is a woman he is developing a relationship with. Aiden is a beloved neighbor in his small town - everyone loves him.
This isn't a fast-paced, action-packed thriller; the pace is languid, a gradual building of tension meant to keep readers on the edge of their seats. The new girlfriend (Emily) makes some questionable choices that are on the edge of unbelievable. I found the book overall just okay, but many reviewers loved it.

I really enjoyed aspects of this. The description had me absolutely hooked but i think it fell a little flat in the thriller aspects. It didn’t feel as intense & I think that’s because of the second person POV. It was hard for me to get into the story switching between that and the first person POVs for the other two characters. I didn’t like Emily’s character, she felt really off and almost just creepy as Aiden in some parts. Overall, the story did hold my attention & I stayed up very late to finish it.

4.5 stars

I’m kind of upset that I didn’t read The Quiet Tenant sooner, this book was soooo good!

Told from 4 different perspectives, you get each point of view and multiple sides of the story that is going on within the book. I read this book so quick because I wanted to get to the end to see how it ended. This book sucked me in from the very first page and didn’t stop until the very last page. I highly recommend this thriller, I can see why this is classified as one of the best thrillers of 2023!

I just ignored my children for the last hour because I was bingeing this bad boy! Sorry, kiddos. (They're fine). The Quiet Tenant is sooooo unexpectedly good! I had seen a couple of stellar reviews early on for it so I got it from #netgalley over the summer. I don't know why I waited so long to pick it Iup!

What to know about this one: it's about a serial killer, his daughter, girlfriend, and the prisoner he keeps hidden in the shed. 😳

It is creepy, suspenseful, dramatic, scary and filled with traumatic events. But like all of the best psychological thrillers, you eat it up and love it! Well done, Clemence. I can't wait to read more of her work. It will definitely be one of my top reads of the year.
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This was an interesting take on a book about a serial killer since it is viewed from the perspective of the women in this life. Less thriller and more psychological, it's an unsettling book, but that's the point.