I did NOT predict a single thing that happened in this book!! I enjoyed it, enjoyed the ride, and left hating men even more haha.

What a mixed bag of a book.
This is a short book at around 200 pages but there is so much to unpack from it.
I will try not to give too much away though.
The Chapters alternate between 'him' and 'her' and 'before' and 'now' which can get somewhat confusing at times.
We are introduced to a college professor and his fiancée in the story as they begin dating in the past and in the now there is a pregnancy. The professor is a very controlling and calculating man always wanting to plan everything but as we know 'life usually has other plans'
The book starts off in a good pace from the start setting of the 2 story timelines and soon certain questions are asked. What is annoying throughout most of the book is that you have these questions, certain things happen where the characters could tell you what they are thinking after all we are in their thoughts this being a first person book and all. However for the sake of suspense and mystery we are kept in the dark and it gets somewhat frustrating being dragged out for so long until the end just so that we can gets 5 twists/reveals towards the end. I'd much rather the puzzle pieces where revealed in a much more organic way as this made the main female character seem very annoying at times. I feel she seemed too vulnerable and then too empowered it just made no sense.
Towards the end I did like the layers of the story however again would have preferred a more organic layered reveal.
A shout out to the male narrator who executed his narration perfectly and was very reminiscent of 'YOU'.
Many thanks to Dreamscape who provided me with an audio copy of this book via NetGalley for review. All opinions are my own.

A remote cabin. A babymoon. A marriage unraveling. What could go wrong? Calvin and Sadie head to the mountains for one last trip before their baby arrives, hoping for relaxation and reconnection. But from the moment they arrive, things feel… off. The homeowners seem strange. Sadie feels like she’s being watched. And then a secret is revealed—one so earth-shattering it threatens to break them completely. Suddenly, their peaceful getaway turns into something much darker. Someone knows they’re there. Someone is watching. And Sadie better figure it out soon.

I’m shocked I hadn’t read (or in this case listened to) Kiersten Modglin's works before—she’s published so many books, and this novella was the perfect way to test the waters. As a plot-based reader, this checked all my boxes: tight pacing, intriguing characters, and a story that gripped me from page one. It had all the tension of a locked-room thriller thanks to an excellent narrator, but with the unsettling isolation of a survival story. The twists were clever—I had some inklings, but nothing was completely predictable. The dual POVs kept me guessing, and I loved the approach to the unhinged male. It reminded me a bit of The Perfect Home.

This is perfect for readers who want a mid-level domestic thriller with a quick pace, solid tension, and a perfect “good for her” moment. If you've read only a few thrillers and just want something bingeable that delivers on secrets, lies, and betrayals, this is an easy win.

Always love the twists from Kiersten Modglin! She has yet to disappoint me. People are entitled to their own opinions and in mine this was another story with twists never saw coming. Loved it, thanks to Netgalley for allowing me early access to this twisty tale!

What can I say?
She’s absolutely done it again! Completely and totally knocked it out of the park, with crazy, jaw-dropping twists that you will NEVER see coming!!

Calvin and Sadie are expecting their first child. A baby girl. They are very excited. They are engaged, and hoping to get married after the baby comes…
They decide to take a short vacation, before the birth, in order to relax, reconnect, and just blow off some steam…
BUT, before they even leave, they get some shocking news!!
No matter though. Sadie is really looking forward to some time away, so they decide to go anyway.
Mind you, this is a remote cabin on a snowy mountainside… 🤔🫣😫
Once they get there though, the homeowners of the rental show up… and don’t seem to want to leave. ??? What the heck is going on?

And, it only gets crazier from there….

If you’ve read Kiersten Modglin before, you are familiar with her personal type of CRAZY. If you’ve haven’t read her before, please stop what you are doing and pick up one of her books! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!! 😮 😬 😮

#TheLastTrip by #KierstenModglin and narrated nicely by #AbigailReno and #JayMyers.

5 crazy, twisty, mind-blowing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me!

Thanks so much to #NetGalley and #DreamscapeMedia for an ARC of the audiobook, in exchange for an honest review.
*** Release date was yesterday, 3/4/25, so look 👀 for it on shelves now!! ***

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Rating: 4/5 Stars
Pub Date: 3/4
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I always get excited to check out what KMod puts out, she has a way with creating super twisty, fast paced and just overall fun to read stories. This one was no different.
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I absolutely loved the idea of a baby moon and the creepiness of the situation Calvin and Sadie find themselves in. The progression of the story continued to keep my attention when the family returned home and more and more secrets were revealed. This is told from a dual perspective and I loved getting both sides of the story. The ending was fantastic and it was everything I could have asked for.
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I listened to this via audiobook and it was narrated by Jay Myers and Abigail Reno. They complimented on another perfectly for their parts and they did a phenomenal job at bringing this one to life!
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Overall, this is a shorter read so if you are looking for something quick and twisty, go ahead and pick this one up! Huge thank you to NetGalley, Kiersten Modglin and Dreamscape Media for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Truly a subject I have never read before. What an interesting story. You won't figure this one out. It's a short story and worth your time.

Another crazy rollercoaster of a thriller from Kiersten Modlin that I devoured!

Sadie and her fiancé have booked a weekend getaway for their last weekend of freedom before their baby is born, but there are so many strange things going on, Sadie just wants to leave. The landlord and landlady seem to be stalking them and then someone else turns up, intruding on their peace and something just feels off.

When we find out what it is, the twists just keep barreling in! It's completely over the top drama, but in a gripping and very enjoyable way. I love the way Kiersten Modlin's writing keeps us on our toes and the narrators in the audiobook did a great job of bringing the characters to life.

Thoroughly entertaining.

4 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Kiersten Modglin and Dreamscape for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Calvin and Sadie are newly engaged and expecting their first child. To celebrate, Calvin booked a babymoon trip to a remote cabin for some r&r before they become new parents. The seem to be totally in love, and Calvin is so attentive to his pregnant wife. Just before they are set to leave, Calvin breaks the news to Sadie that someone has contacted him claiming to be his daughter. Though Sadie is reasonably a little shaken up by this news, she still wants to go on their trip and decide what to do about this unforeseen news when they get back. Soon after arriving to the cabin, Sadie feels unsafe almost instantly. Is all of this in her head or is there something more sinister going on?

This was my first Kiersten Modglin read, and I have to say, I am impressed! This short little audiobook, of just 5 hours, was filled with twists, an unreliable narrator, remote cabin terror, multiple POVs, nonlinear timelines and more. Even though this story was filled with about everything you can think of as far as domestic thriller tropes go, I thought it was so successful and kept the reader totally enthralled with what was going on. I'll never complain about a short book; however, I do kind of wish we had more time with Sadie questioning her reality to build up more to the end. I think that would have made the plot a bit more thorough, but either way, it was a great little read with some fantastic narrators!

Thank you NetGalley, Kiersten Modglin, and Dreamscape Media for this advanced listener copy!

If there’s one thing you can count on with a Kiersten Modglin book, it’s that you’re in for a ride—twisty, fast, and always entertaining. The Last Trip is no exception. At just five hours, this one might be short, but it delivers.

From the jump, it’s got that deliciously scandalous, salacious energy that makes it impossible to stop listening. The dual narration? Absolutely spot-on. Both narrators did a fantastic job bringing the tension and suspense to life. I flew through it in less than 24 hours, completely hooked.

The story follows Calvin and Sadie, a couple looking for one last peaceful getaway before their baby arrives. But, of course, this is a KMod book, so peace is the last thing they’re going to get. Instead, they’re met with eerie hosts, unsettling revelations, and the creeping suspicion that someone is watching.

If you’re looking for a quick thriller that keeps you guessing, The Last Trip is a perfect pick. It’s exactly what I expect (and love) from Modglin—twists, tension, and an entertaining escape. Whenever I hit a reading slump, I know I can count on her books to pull me right out of it.

It’s a yes for me! 🖤

DeAnn
@deannsreadingriot

This was just okay. I love a gay twist but ultimately it just didn't live up to other Kiersten Modglin titles. I just didn't buy the motives of some of the characters, the things they'd put up with. It just wasn't plausible to me.

What a fast paced thriller I could not put down!!! Kiersten Modglin is known for her twists and turns and this will not leave you disappointed!

Grab your popcorn because this book has everything you need in a popcorn thriller.

Very fast paced and engaging- I read it in one sitting!

The narration is engaging and will have you hooked from the first page!

5/5 stars from this thriller reader!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC audiobook! The dual POV / dual timeline keeps your interest, keeps you guessing and the overall plot made me feel uncomfortable/creeped out for the main character. It was a quick listen and I enjoyed it!

This audiobook was a quick listen—short, snappy, and kept me hooked from start to finish. The narrators did a fantastic job of bringing the tension to life, making it all the more immersive. I had my detective hat on and kind of guessed one of the twists, but I wasn’t entirely sure (which, let’s be honest, made it even more fun).
It was my first book by Kiersten Modglin, but definitely not my last—I can already tell she knows how to craft a gripping story. The alternating POVs and timelines added to the intrigue, keeping me on my toes the whole way through. A solid thriller that I flew through in no time!

A couple's babymoon in a remote cabin turns sinister when they receive shocking news, encounter strange behavior from the homeowners, and realize they may be being watched. As secrets and betrayals come to light, they must figure out who to trust before it's too late.

I can't help but love Kiersten's books. They are suspenseful, twisted, and short, making them impossible to put down. I am always captivated by her work and have never been disappointed.

The story begins with a chilling factor, not only from the environment but also from the immediate happenings. I was immediately drawn in! Despite the few characters and points of view to keep up with, the author did a great job of helping you distinguish between them easily. The main characters seem to have a perfect life together, but strange things start happening, and you need to pay attention to catch all the hints before the main reveal hits. I didn't expect the ending or the main twist - I kept guessing, but I was nowhere close.

I don't want to give away too much, but the plot of this story is twisted to the max! If you enjoy domestic thriller secluded stories that keep you guessing, shaking your head, and leaving your mouth agape, then this is the book for you. I guarantee you won't see the sick twist coming, but everything falls into place by the end. The author's recent books are impossible to put down and easy to binge read.

Thank you, Dreamscape Media for the digital ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

My goodness what a ride! I didn't see the twist coming and then I didn't see the end coming either. Holy cow! I didn't even realize how short the book was because I was so engrossed in it.
Thank you for the opportunity to listen to this arc!

KMOD does it again! Very short and entertaining story, so I was able to listen in one sitting! I did like the back and forth between the “her” and “him” because I wasn’t sure who the “her” was until the end and the twist was good too! I’ll always read a book by KMOD! The narration was great too!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

What did I just listen to?! You can count on KMod to bring the crazy and that’s extra true with this one. I wasn’t sure where it was going to go and I thought it might actually be off the rails at a couple of points. But I should know by now that the crazier the plot, the higher the chance that KMod’s landing will stick. And what an ending it was!!
*Thanks to Dreamscape media and netgalley for the advance audiobook copy

Kiersten Modglin does it again! This fast, twisty thriller pulled me in from page one.

Calvin and Sadie are about to become parents, so they plan a relaxing babymoon. But just before they leave, Calvin gets shocking news, and when they arrive at their vacation rental, the owners are way too involved. What starts as a simple getaway quickly spirals into something super sketch.

I loved the weird rental owners—they were seriously creepy! As someone who often stays in Airbnbs, I’d hate for the owners to keep showing up, so I loved every minute of their awful behavior.

Meanwhile, the multiple POVs let us see that everyone is lying, and no one’s spilling!

I loved the fast pace and short length. Even in such a brief book, it was easy to connect with the characters and stay entertained by the events.

I did not see the twists coming and really loved them. The ending threw me a little, though. I don’t usually need a happy ending, but I really liked Sadie and wanted her forever after.

The audiobook was fantastic, with both narrators bringing Sadie and Calvin to life. Perfect for listening while doing housework or sitting in traffic—you’ll almost wish for an LA traffic jam!

Thanks to @Netgalley and
@Dreamscape_Media for access to this advanced readers copy

I was thrilled to receive an ARC from one of my favourite authors!

Secluded cabin, creepy locals, bad weather…a perfect setting for a terrifying vacation!
This book gave me the creeps all the way through, and I was excited to watch the mystery unfold.
The twists were over the top but I loved them.
This was a fabulous read and another hit!

Thanks NetGalley and Dreamscape Media.