This one was really good, I loved the suspense. I was hooked from the start and curious how it would play out.

The Quiet Tenant was one of my favorite books in 2023. I eagerly moved Our Last Resort to the top of my TBR list.

There was strong character development, especially with sibling bonds through shared trauma. The author does a good job creating a tense environment. I didn't feel the suspense I was hoping for since I didn't enjoy the cult aspect of the storyline. This was a solid read for those that like psychological thrillers, but doesn't live up to its full potential.

Thank you NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage and Anchor for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publishers for the eARC!!

Michallon has outdone herself with Our Last Resort, proving her mastery of psychological suspense. The story's brilliant combination of atmospheric tension, emotional depth, and masterful misdirection creates an unforgettable reading experience. The shocking final revelation completely transforms everything you think you know. Trust me—this is one book you absolutely need to add to your reading list when it hits shelves!!!

Frieda and Gabriel share a tangled history, having grown up in a cult together. Years later, after Gabriel’s wife, Anna, suspiciously dies, the two friends drift apart. Their paths cross again during a seemingly peaceful vacation in Utah, but the tranquility is shattered when another guest is murdered, throwing them back into the limelight.

Both Frieda and Gabriel are deeply flawed characters, shaped by their tumultuous pasts. As the narrative alternates between their history and the present, we gain insight into their complexities and the unwavering bond that keeps them intertwined.

The journey is anything but smooth—what begins as a straightforward story quickly spirals into a labyrinth of mistrust and uncertainty. The plot is filled with twists and turns that constantly leave you guessing.

At its core, it’s a gripping whodunnit that held my attention from start to finish. Beyond typical thriller elements, it delves into themes of human connection and the depths of our relationships, making it a compelling read that you won’t be able to put down.

I highly recommend this book to fans of interpersonal dramas and murder mysteries alike.

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for this ARC!

This book takes sibling bonding to another level. Estranged siblings need to band together to figure out what's going on in around their vacation when a murder happens and let me tell you. I loved how the story kept twisting and turning because typically I dont go for vacation style thrillers but this one was amazing. Also adding the cult part of it was a cherry on top. I loved it.

As an immediate lover of The Quiet Tenant, this was a lot different than her last piece of work. I have to say after being completely shook by her first novel, this one didn't quite hit that hard. It was a good story, but I found it slow and a little boring at times. Still a good story, but not quite as captivating.

Still so grateful to NetGalley for the arc!

3.5 stars!

Clémence Michallon delivers another masterfully crafted thriller with Our Last Resort, a book that kept me utterly captivated from start to finish. 📖🔥 The tension is palpable from the moment siblings Frida and Gabriel arrive at the luxurious yet eerily secluded Ara Hotel, setting the stage for a gripping story of buried secrets, haunting pasts, and a murder that changes everything.

What I loved most about this novel was the seamless blend of past and present. 🔄⏳ The alternating timelines added depth to the story, making every reveal feel even more shocking. The psychological complexity of Frida and Gabriel’s relationship, shaped by their dark past in a cult, was fascinating. Their estrangement and the way trauma binds them together felt raw and authentic, making them compelling protagonists. 💔🔍

The murder mystery itself was expertly woven into the narrative, keeping me on edge with every chapter. ⚡🕵️‍♀️ Just when I thought I had figured it out, Michallon threw in another twist that left me speechless. The atmospheric writing made the setting come alive—the eerie beauty of the desert, the eerie stillness of the locked-down resort, and the creeping sense of danger lurking beneath the surface. 🌵🏨🌙

If you love psychological thrillers with deep character exploration, haunting secrets, and jaw-dropping twists, Our Last Resort is a must-read. ✅📚 It’s a haunting, intense ride that cements Michallon as a powerhouse in the genre. Highly recommended! 👏💀✨

I love Michallon’s writing and was so impressed with her previous novel, The Quiet Tenant.

Our Last Resort was really, really great. The writing was fantastic. It was atmospheric & weird & sad & chilling. It had me guessing till the very end (I was convinced that the brother was guilty and that TWIST. Didn’t see it coming!)

Definitely one I will recommend to readers to check out upon release

Michallon has a way of crafting characters that are deeply flawed, but also so understandable and relatable. In her sophomore novel, we follow Gabriel and Frida, a pair of friends who are bound by their traumatic and formative years spent in a cult. On their reunion trip, a woman winds up dead and, naturally, they become persons of interest. The duo must revisit memories of their upbringing to face the truth behind the suspicious murder.

I enjoyed this novel and had a good time reading it; however, it certainly falls into the category of sophomore slump. Michallon's debut novel, The Quiet Tenant, is an incredibly dark and moving novel that sinks its teeth into readers and refuses to let go. Here, however, while there are still some dark elements, the novel reads more like a typical thriller with a paint-by-number plot. At no point was I shocked or surprised by where the story went, which is rather disappointing when reading a thriller. Perhaps the problem is that I expected expected on par with her previous work, but the grit of the first novel is absent here. Now, I, by no means, disliked the novel; it just didn't measure up to expectations. If you are looking to be engaged with a story and its characters, you will likely enjoy this book. If, however, you are expecting a dark and twisty thriller, you won't find that here.

Overall, I give Michallon's second album a 3 out of 5.

Frida and Gabriel, once inseparable, seek refuge at the luxurious Ara Hotel in the Utah desert to mend their fractured relationship after a tragic loss. However, their idyllic getaway is shattered by the discovery of a murdered guest. As the police investigate, Frida and Gabriel are forced to confront their shared past, including a harrowing escape from a cult that shaped their lives and may hold the key to the present-day mystery. This suspenseful novel alternates timelines, weaving a gripping story of love, betrayal, and the enduring scars of the past.

I was excited to read this after loving Clemence Michallon's freshman debut. What I loved about this was the story was so different from her first book, when often we see authors fall into a formulaic approach to their stories. The oscillating timeline converging to the climax was perfectly executed with more than a few twists along the way. The complexity of Frida and Gabriel's relationship added a human element that elevated this above a simple thriller. While there were a few aspects of the story that were a bit forced seemingly for the sake of the plot (The relationship between Gabriel and Sabrina felt too convenient), overall the story flowed seamlessly and takes the reader on a suspenseful ride.

The Quiet Tenant was one of my favorite reads of 2023, so I was psyched to see that Clémence Michallon had a new book. Our Last Resort is about siblings from a troubled background (they grew up in a cult and we learn about a mysterious disappearance in flashbacks) who reunite after several years' estrangement at what is meant to be a relaxing resort vacation. Instead, they're dragged into a murder investigation when one of the siblings witnesses a fight between the murder victim and her husband.

The writing in this book is absolutely lovely. As the story unfurled I found myself eager to turn pages to find out what was going to happen, while simultaneously wanting to linger on the page to enjoy the language used. The pacing here was not as propulsive or tense as in The Quiet Tenant, but it's a gripping story that I inhaled in a weekend. The narrative was twisty enough to keep me guessing and I loved the cult elements.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

Loved this one! I liked the author's last book but loved this new one! The cult back story was interesting and I wasn't really sure where it was going. I think the characters were very well written. The storyline was well thought out and the pace was good. I had no idea where it was going and I think the past and present linked up perfectly. Will definitely recommend this one!! Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

3.5

Thank you so much Netgalley for allowing me to read this book early. The Tenant brought something new to the table in the thriller/mystery genre, which made me so excited when I learned that Clemence Michallon was going to come out with another book.

Our Last Resort takes place in two timelines. We follow Frida and Gabriel as youth, into adults, and current timelines. They are at a resort when one of the guests turns up dead. Everyone can be considered a suspect. However, they have a past that involves a cult, Gabriel was suspected of killing his wife, and now this. Odds are not in their favor.

In the beginning I wasn't sold on the story. It didn't grab me in the same way as the Tenant. It felt familiar like any other thriller, but as I continued I began to get more invested. By the end I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I was really curious to see how these three-ish-timelines would come together. I kept telling myself there must be a reason to get all of this back story and then it finally connected and I was happy/satisfied with how everything was handled.

I could easily see this being a tv show or a movie.

This read was hardly a simple murder mystery and is instead, riddled with heavy themes and beautiful character development. What decisions do we make when we know what is happening is wrong, but no one has ever acknowledged its reality? Can we really blame ourselves for compartmentalizing our own actions/thoughts/feelings when everyone else has.


The narrator is relatable while following her in and out of flashbacks to her upbringing in a cult and how she has dealt with finding herself and who she is - with her brother and without her brother. The entire read reminds you of first experiences then perfectly details them, turning the read into a sensory experience where you relish in reliving your own firsts or reliving the panic and stress of decision making for yourself for the first time ever.


Clémence Michallon’s The Quiet Tenant was a book that first got me back into reading. Some may critique this author’s writing style as “too YA” - but I would argue that the writer perfects the youth voice in order to connect us to the narrator’s experiences. She saves the adult voice for mature matters, as an adult might truly process the stressors presented.

I am grateful to NetGalley, Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage and Anchor for allowing me access to an advanced release copy in exchange for an honest review. This was a pleasure to read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf for the free eARC.

“One Last Resort” is about Frida and Gabriel. They were raised together in a cult, and became nearly inseparable during their childhood and adolescence. They leave the cult and start lives. They slowly drift apart over the years after leaving the cult, and decide to try to reconnect at the Ara resort in the desert of Utah. During their stay, a young woman winds up dead, and Gabriel seems like he may be involved. Frida takes it into her own hands to try to solves this murder.

This presents itself as a twisty thriller, but it just never gets very suspenseful. I figured out the big twist fairly early in the book. It was a struggle to finish at certain points. I may have just had the wrong expectations going into it. The writing g itself was fine, but the characters weren’t very likable. I’m not sure if it was meant to be this way, due to their strange upbringing, but the author makes multiple references to Frida being fairly well-versed in pop culture and more “normal” things. If you have nothing better to do, give it a try, but it was nothing memorable.

Michhallon is definitely an auto buy author for me! Our Last Resort was very entertaining and I thoroughly enjoyed the main characters and the dual timelines throughout. A lot of reviews compared this to her first novel, and while it was excellent, they are completely different from one another. With The Quiet Tenant I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Our Last Resort was a little bit of a slow burn with more complexities. The transitions from past to present were seamless and kept me turning pages. Fiona and Gabriels bond and history brought an emotional element to this book that kept me wanting more even when the killer was revealed and the book ended. This authors writing is beautiful and I cannot wait for her next book!

I could not put this book down!! Twists at every corner, I was at the edge of my seat. The Quiet Tenant was one of my favorite books and so when I saw Michallon was coming out with another book I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. With that being said, I loved this one just as much! Such a great thrilling story, did not disappoint.

I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for this arc.

I loved Clémence Michallon’s The Quiet Tenant and was excited to read her second book. However, the story fell flat for me. The present day story was long and drawn out with not a lot happening other than the death of a female guest. The past story line of the cult was interesting.

This one was just okay. In the beginning it was fast paced and I had a hard time putting the book down. Then the pacing slowed and with the dual timelines things just got a bit confusing. I had a hard time connecting with the characters and ended up guessing the twists. Maybe that’s why it didn’t hit for me, but I don’t know. I think a lot of people will love this one, but it just wasn’t my vibe.