Wow! I don’t know where to start. This is definitely going to be one of the most talked about books of the year. The story is ingenious and captivating.

Aidan is liked by everyone in town. He has a daughter, Cecilia, who is 13 and a wife that just recently passed away. Aidan is a normal guy who has it all together, in the eyes of everyone around him. Except his victims, they know he has a few dark secrets. Rachel is one of the victims we get to read the story through her POV. The descriptive writing makes you feel to your very core everything she had to endure. I do feel like we could have had a little more to the ending, but I will highly recommend this book to everyone.

So, how does one man living in a small town get away with murders? Read this book to find out!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC

I started this one right before I fell asleep. The book is written from multiple perspectives. Two of the characters remain consistent: Emily, a bartender written in the first person, and "The woman in…" written in second person.

It is unnerving how one POV is in the second person. You are the one captive. You, abused and powerless, experience living in a shed. It is pointedly YOU who experiences being "The Woman" or "Rachel." The man keeping her captive needs to leave the property and move with his daughter to another house. Somehow, “Rachel” convinces him to take her to the new house where she becomes “the quiet tenant.” Instead of the shed, the man attempts to masquerade her as a renter in the house, so his daughter does not become suspicious.

I kept turning pages to see what happened next, and the connections of the characters. It’s a bonkers premise with parts that are absolutely unbelievable. Yet I still needed to find out what happened.

The Quiet Tenant was...quiet. While it is a thriller with a very compelling plot line, it is slow burning and calm. It is not action packed and focuses more on the psychological aspect of the deeds being done. I did like it, but unfortunately for me, it fell into that category of thriller that (and I know I can't be alone here) starts off with a bang, slows to a crawl in the middle, and the final chunk of the book gets exciting again.

I definitely liked the premise of The Quiet Tenant, and I always like books that read from the different character POVs. I enjoyed reading this one, but I never felt that pull to keep going, which I personally like to feel in a thriller. But if you don't like graphic details in your thrillers and prefer one of the tamer side, then this one is for you.

I received a free digital copy of The Quiet Tenant from the publisher, all opinions are my own.

WOW! That was not exactly what I was expecting, yet everything the description offered. Captivated from the start and only put it down when I could no longer keep my eyes open.
The multiple POVs were appreciated but "Rachel's" was far more in-depth than any other character I've ever read pertaining to abduction. The author really sank her claws into the mind of the captured and made the experience palpable. We all have our own thoughts and opinions on what we would do in certain situations, but here, she really breaks it down moment by moment and details the reasons for "Rachel's" decisions and actions (or lack of action) to help you fully grasp the enormity of her situation.
While I enjoyed the plot and overall structure of the story, my absolute favorite thing about this book is "Rachel's" POV and how it was delivered. That being said, I can't say that I'm not just a little disappointed that we didn't get any POV from Aidan. I wouldn't have minded a longer read in order to get some of his backstory and perspective. Also, it was apparent that there was more to the relationship dynamic between Cecilia and her father (Aidan). I felt left wanting more there.
Overall, it was a thrilling journey with some heart-pounding moments that kept you on the edge of your seat and engaged until the very end.

The Quiet Tenant was the first psychological thriller that I'd picked up in a long while. It lit that fire for thrillers under me again. I was biting my nails I was so nervous. It was a really intense roller coaster that I did not necessarily want to get off of.
Michallon does a great job of feeling all the feels. The story is written in the voice of the abductee, the serial killers daughter and his "girlfriend." I really liked hearing their versions of this twisted man.

Now onto my qualms as to why I only rated it a 2 and will not be recommending....
Way too much bad language that only deterred from the story. Using explicit language does not add any good elements, is so limiting and just makes me feel like the author has no other way to express themselves.
I also did not love the explicit sex scenes. I felt like I had to skip a lot of the Emily parts. I felt like Michallon did a good job with the abusive parts, but Emily was a whole other animal and most of it was unnecessary.

I'm very disappointed that I won't be able to share this wild ride with my reading friends.

This is without a doubt one of my favorite thrillers I’ve EVER read!

The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon is a story about a serial killer narrated by three women: his 13 year old daughter, his girlfriend, and the woman he kidnapped five years prior.

Michallon’s writing style for this book was GENIUS! I have never read a second-person POV before and the effectiveness of this style for the story was SPOT ON. (Please read it so you know what I mean.) This book had my heart pounding and my mind spinning every second of my day from cover to cover.

Book : The Quiet Tenant
Author : Clémence Michallon
Release Date : June 20, 2023

If you like :
* Thrillers
* Serial Killers
* Suspense
This book is for YOU!

Thank you Net Galley, Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor and the author of this book for an opportunity to review this ARC.

Let’s start with the fact that this book took me up, down and all around. This book is all the thing I devour! A chilling and dark storyline/plot, multiple POV & incredible dialogue. I went into this book 100% blind because I was told the reviews go one way or the other and I had been highly anticipating this read. SO GLAD that I did. 😅

This book is full of dark sinister moments every time I turned a page I had to keep turning them. I kid you not that once I started this book I read from sun down to sun up!! I was sitting on the edge the entire time. The ending. YES!

There are some TW involved and this book won’t be for everyone but for those who read this — you will not be disappointed. This is shelved on my top books of 2023

Race and our this on your anytime day or night TBR.

This one had an interesting premise and i was really intrigued. I liked the different POV but i didn’t like how it changed from 1st person to third and back and forth. And the thoughts that spiraled on the page were hard to connect with. My main issue was that and i was unable to connect to the characters. It was a weird story.

The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon

What a dark and twisted novel this was. This is a story of a serial killer who keeps a captive in his shed. When he is forced to move he brings his captive, “Rachel” into the house with him and his daughter, claiming she is a roommate. The novel is told from the perspective of “Rachel” as well as the other women he has killed. It is dark novel that examines the nature of trauma and survival. It also asks the question – would you recognize a serial killer if you encountered one? What if he lived in your town, would you be able to tell?

What a terrifying, nerve-chewing and ultimately important book. It was hard to concentrate on anything else, and I found this story deeply un-nerving and impactful.

Thank you to #Knopf, #Borzoi Books, and #NetGalley for providing this #ARC Advance Reading Copy. Expected publication date is June 20, 2023.

Aidan Thomas is an upstanding man, a hard worker, a good neighbor, always ready to help. So say the people in his small hometown. Rachel, Cecilia, and Emily, the three females in his life, would have a different story to tell. That is if they were able to get away from the psychological hold, this man has on them. The Quiet Tenant exposes the madness of a serial killer as told by the women who are captivated by him. Can they escape before it’s too late?

This dark mystery debut features a well-respected, hard-working father . . . an avid helper and asset to the quiet community where they live. Behind closed doors, in his private world, he is not at all the gentle friend he portrays himself to be. He is a wolf in disguise, a man with evil intentions going virtually unnoticed, as he stalks and lords over unsuspecting females.

The detached style in which the characters are presented is both off-putting and intriguing at the same time. This unusual device was effective for establishing point of view and maintaining tension. There were moments when I  became frustrated with how this novel was developing. I pushed through those parts and I’m glad that I did . . . the ending was fairly satisfying.

It wasn’t until the acknowledgments that I learned about the author’s first language being French and I found that this fact made the prose somewhat more impressive. Overall this story was a fairly pleasant way to spend a day outside on the porch.

I'd like to thank NetGalley for an advanced copy of The Quiet Tenant for my unbiased evaluation.  3 stars

4.5 stars! I truly enjoyed this book and I couldn't put it down once I picked it up - I read it in a day and a half lol. It was tense, suspenseful, and creepy. I loved having the different POVs regarding Aidan so we could see how complex of a person he truly was. The ONLY reason I didn't give it five stars is that I really wish we got to hear more from the daughter's POV, especially during the story's conclusion. I felt like there were some loose ends and I would love to see how she handled everything. Other than that, it was an amazing book!

The Quiet Tenant has turned me into a thriller lover. I have already told a bunch of people to read this book when it comes out in June. It kept me turning page after page and, honestly, I thought about it all day while I was at work because I just wanted to go home and finish it.

This is about a serial killer, Aidan, whose good guy façade is a widower with a daughter – a community staple. While Aidan is a killer, for some reason he decides to keep one woman alive in his shed, and she is the main focus of the novel. What gives this book depth for me is that the narrators are the female characters, Rachel (the alias of the prisoner), Cecilia (his daughter) and Emily (the woman who is smitten with him).

The perspectives make for a great story. I don’t want to give much away because you should read it yourself! I look forward to the author's next book.

This is a 4.25 rating, I could not put it down except when I had to!

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf for the chance to review

The Quiet Tenant was easy to devour! The shorter chapters, alternating main povs and bonus povs kept me reading and I knew I needed to finish in 1 day to hear the rest of "Rachel's" story.

I found it interesting that our abducter used "Rachel" for his in home control and then fulfilled his other urges outside the home, but those stories weren't part of the main plot. That was a bit of a letdown because it meant that his storyline with our main character was a bit, well dull. It lacked the excitement and thrill that this genre usually has and the ending was expected.

While I did find myself needing to turn the page to hear the rest, I didn't feel fulfilled by the end and was just left with unanswered questions.

All that being said, I still enjoyed the journey and would rec to those looking for a fast paced read. I look forward to hearing more from this author.

In his community, Aidan Thomas is looked upon as a good guy. Always helpful to his neighbors, hard-working and a wonderful family man. However,his neighbors will be shocked to learn of Aiden’s dark and sinister side.

The Quiet is a slow burn of a novel. It is written in second person and focuses on the perspectives of three of the main characters; Rachel, who has been held captive, Cecilia, Aidan’s thirteen-year-old daughter and Emily, a potential love interest.

I like that the story didn’t focus on Aidan being a serial killer, but the strength and courage it took for Rachel, Cecila and Emily to escape the power he held over them. As I was reading, I wondered why we didn’t get much background about Aidan, but I later discovered that if I did I wouldn’t understand that I was learning more about him from their perspectives.

I enjoyed reading The Quiet Tenant. It wasn’t the typical psychological thrillers I normally enjoy reading, when the antagonist is the focal character. Clėmence Michallon did a great job writing the protagonists’ perspectives and keeping the story flowing smoothly.

Thank you Netgalley and Knopf Publications for an advanced reader copy (ARC).

This was a DNF for me after about 45%. I couldn't get into the story and found the storytelling to be distracting from the plot. There was a lot of unnecessary introspection and superfluous narration which caused me to lose interest.

The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon
Publishing Date June 20th 2023
Rating (5/5) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you Knopf and Netgalley for this arc. This one was such a page turner. The story is told from 3 perspectives - Rachel , the woman in the shed ; Cecilia , the daughter of the serial killer ; and Emily , the girlfriend of the serial killer. A complex and creepy psychological thriller! This is a debut thriller but you would think the author has been writing suspenseful thrillers for years. Highly recommend this one when it comes out in June.

Wow! What a debut! I loved this book! I'm a sucker for a good mystery/thriller and a book with different perspectives. I could not stop reading to see what would happen next.

This story is mostly told by an unnamed woman who was kidnapped by Aidan Thomas - an all-around great guy - or so it seems to everyone else around him. He's a dad who recently lost his wife to an illness. He's handsome. He works hard and he works hard. But little does everyone - including his daughter - know about the woman he is holding captive, first in his shed and then in his house.

We eventually learn the woman's name, how long she's been held captive, how she was taken, AND that Aidan has killed several others. He's a serial killer! We also begin to see that he possibly has a new mark - a woman he's seeing who owns a local restaurant.

The tension while reading this book was nearly unbearable. I couldn't wait to find out how it ends. This has to be my favorite book I've read so far in 2023.

Thank you to Netgalley and Knopf for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Wow just wow. This was a good one!!!
The quiet tenant by Clemence Michallon, ebook version published by Knopf publishing Group.with a publication date of 6/20/23 i received this book from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.
This is the first book I’ve read of this author. Dark and twisty novel that kept me yearning for more. Rooting for the main character known as ‘Rachel’ and it alternates from the perspective of many characters. We all know bad things happen and this book proves it. Don’t think for a minute these things do not happen in real life because they sure do, monsters really exist in real life. Quick read for me! I’ll definitely be looking for more from this author.