This is a page turner for sure. It’s a good story about Frida and Gabriel, who grew up together in a cult, and consider themselves sister and brother. As adults years later they vacation to Utah, where the present story takes place. There is another timeline from when they were children and as they grew up. They are such interesting characters. I loved her previous book, The Quiet Tenant, and I look forward to reading more from this talented writer!

*Clemence Michallon’s* *Our Last Resort* is a gripping psychological thriller that masterfully builds tension within the glamorous yet claustrophobic setting of an upscale resort. The novel weaves together family secrets, hidden motives, and a creeping sense of unease that keeps you guessing until the very end. Michallon’s sharp prose and well-drawn characters make every revelation feel chillingly real. If you love thrillers that blend luxury with danger, this one will keep you hooked.

Love a good culty book & I certainly was not disappointed with this one! There were some shocking moments that surprised me but I felt like it was more mysterious than suspenseful. I really enjoyed the sibling dynamic & the resort hotel setting. Definitely one I’d recommend!

Estranged siblings Frida and Gabriel are reuniting at a luxury resort before participating in a documentary about their upbringing in a cult. However, just a couple of days into their stay, a woman is found murdered. Not just any woman, but the beautiful young wife of a wealthy and powerful older man.

Death seems to follow Gabriel closely. He didn’t just grow up in a cult; he escaped when a fire broke out, claiming the life of a cult member. Then, his wife was found dead under suspicious circumstances, leading many to believe he may have killed her. Now, a woman at the resort has been found murdered, and Gabriel appears to be the perfect suspect.

While in lockdown at the resort, Frida and Gabriel begin to revisit memories from their childhood and uncover long-buried secrets. Are Frida or Gabriel capable of committing murder? Is their bond as strong as they believed?


For Fans of:
✩ Cults
✩ Uncovering secrets
✩ Dual timelines

This was a slow-burning murder mystery. The dual timelines between the past and present broke up the story nicely. However, I would have liked to learn more about the cult; it was lightly skimmed over, and we only caught brief glimpses of what it was like.

I did enjoy Our Last Resort more than I did The Tenant. So, I definitely look forward to reading more by Clémence Michallon.


✨Thank you @netgalley for the chance to read this in exchange for an honest review!

Wow. I didn’t see that one coming. This was a good book, and I look forward to reading more from this author.

Our Last Resort offers a fresh take on the thriller/mystery genre, and I was thrilled when I heard Clemence Michallon was releasing another book after The Tenant, which I liked! v
The story unfolds across two timelines, following Frida and Gabriel from their youth to adulthood, and into the present. The pair find themselves at a resort, where a guest is found dead, and everyone becomes a potential suspect. But there's more to their connection—Gabriel has a history with a cult and was once suspected of murdering his wife. Now, with a murder on their hands, things are looking grim for them.
Also I could easily see this being adapted into a TV show or movie—it has that kind of atmosphere.
At first, I wasn’t fully hooked by the story. It didn’t grab me like The Tenant did, feeling a bit like a typical thriller at first. But as I kept reading, I found myself getting more and more drawn in. By the end, I couldn’t flip the pages fast enough. The multiple timelines started to come together in a way that felt meaningful, and I was definitely satisfied with how it all played out.

I LOVED Quiet Tenant and literally binged it in one day so I was super pumped for Our Last Resort. Thank you so much for allowing me to be an early reader!

Unfortunately I didn't love this one as much as I did Quiet Tenant. While the writing was beautiful, I just could not connect with the characters. Both were pretty bland and I found myself not caring for them. I think the past/cult POV was a tad bland and very slow moving. Cults aren't my favorite thing to read about but again, I just didn't feel a connection to either main characters.

In my opinion, the last 30% of the book was great and it definitely saved the book for me! I thought the ending was done really well. I'll definitely read more from this author because again, her writing is top notch. Overall, this one was just too slow for me and lacked character-depth.

Read if you enjoy:
-past and present timelines
-cult past
-slow burn
-great writing
-satisfying ending

3 stars!

I read this book in a little over 24 hours, so it definitely pulled me in and kept me intrigued. I enjoyed the writing, however it did engage some tropes that aren't my favorite (like information the MC has but is with holding from the reader), and did some other things in the second half that irked me. Still overall I think this is a better than average thriller!

It’s a bit predictable in that I guessed all the villains but didn’t completely guess the methods. I found it a fast paced and fun read even so and would recommend! Especially good for a bit of brain candy when you need it.

I loved this book I was immediately invested in the main two characters, told in Frida's voice. Two survivors of an abusive cult, bond together, escape together and survive together. Told in two timelines, some morally ambiguous choices make sense and I love when that happens. Very well written and a lot to think about. Raw and desperate and moving. and also understated.

I was so graciously given an ARC of this title.

This is my first read from Clemence Michallon, and it was a good one! The book kept my attention the entire time and I felt it had a good pace.

I would definitely recommend!

This was a twisty story of 2 people growing up in a cult and all the after effects of what that entailed once they got free.
I liked this ,but didn't LOVE it. I did guess the twist early on and a lot of this was predictable. Kind of a vanilla cult.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

I enjoyed this book but found it hard to follow at times.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

Our Last Resort
My full review is on my socials. I enjoyed this thriller but found myself only invested in one timeline presented in the novel.

I really enjoyed the “past” chapters about the 2 main characters and their upbringing. Would’ve loved if that was the story’s main focus. The present day Utah wasn’t as engaging. Thanks for the early read NetGalley and to the author! I will definitely continue to read this author.

Our Last Resort by Clémence Michallon is a suspenseful and deeply immersive thriller that expertly blends psychological tension with an atmospheric setting. From the very first page, Michallon crafts a compelling narrative that pulls the reader into a seemingly idyllic retreat that quickly unravels into something far more sinister.

The novel’s strength lies in its character development—each person feels real, flawed, and complex, making their interactions and choices all the more gripping. The pacing is masterfully controlled, balancing quiet moments of unease with pulse-pounding revelations that keep you turning the pages late into the night.

Michallon’s writing is vivid and evocative, painting the resort as both a sanctuary and a trap, heightening the suspense as secrets begin to surface. The story’s twists are well-executed, keeping even the most seasoned thriller readers on edge.

Overall, Our Last Resort is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers. It’s a book that lingers in your mind long after you’ve finished, making you question what you think you know about trust, survival, and the hidden darkness within us all.

Clemence Michallon has done it again, maybe even better than before. Our Last Resort was a page turner that I could not put down and could not stop thinking about when I wasn't reading it. Cults, coyotes, the desert, a posh hotel with beautiful people - who could ask for more. I always appreciate a psychological thriller with a new story line that I've not read before and this one was exciting and, of course, surprising!

It is one of those books that you wish you read again for the fist time!

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Growing up in a cult, Frida and Gabriel were once so close they finished each other's sentences. Each one all the other had to call family. As they've grown older, they've grown apart. They are trying to reestablish that sibling connection, at a secluded spa and resort in the desert of Escalante, Utah. The spot is ideal - until the dead body of a resort guest is found. The local police put the resort on lock down, and the siblings, who would rather leave and try to forget, start to revisit memories of their childhood in the confining cult in upstate New York. Frida starts to see the darkness she avoided looking at in her brother - who exactly is he and what is he hiding?

This book alternates between past and present, and you learn piece by piece what contributes to their personalities, their bond, and the gap that has grown between them.

The characters aren't exactly likable, and the book starts slowly, but then it starts rolling and I couldn't put it down until I knew what happened. I did guess the "plot twist" early, but it was a very enjoyable read.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

3.25 ⭐️Good, quick read. It was interesting enough, but predictable. I do wish there were more about the cult life, to me that was the most interesting part. The present day murder mystery was where it got predictable, it’s always the husband. I also found it obvious who annie’s killer would be. I hate that the brother/sister felt so guilty after burning that place down, that would’ve been manslaughter in the worst case scenario. Like I said, overall it was a decent read.

This was a compelling story of two ‘siblings’ who escaped from the cult they were raised in, reunited at a resort out west where a new crime occurs. It seems that they cannot avoid tragic and mysterious circumstances. Told in dual timelines it is impossible not to sympathize with the hand they have been dealt in life.