“It’s not paranoia if it’s necessary. Being a woman means constantly being aware of your vulnerable spots and weaknesses in any situation. It’s looking for a way out when you enter any room and scanning for safe faces in a crowd…”

👆 I do know guys that do that, but not for the same reasons. I loved that quote.

Synopsis: Man & Woman are engaged and expecting 🤰. Woman starts feeling like she’s being watched and spied on… they have a baby moon where things really take a turn.

That’s all I want to say because there are so many things you won’t see coming in this one! I don’t want to possibly give anything away.

Review: I really enjoyed the ride for this one. I never was sure where Modglin was going with this story. At only 5 hours long, this audiobook was easy to speed through. There were lots of twists and turns. I do feel like there are a few things left unexplained, but for a quick thriller, that’s okay. The ending really irritated me, but I can’t say anything specific without providing a spoiler - medically it doesn’t make sense. Overall, I definitely recommend! 3.5⭐️

Audiobook length: 5 hours
Narrators: Abigail Reno and Jay Myers

Read if you like:
🏃‍♀️ Fast paced thrillers
🤨 Questioning where the story is going (in a good way)
🎬 You by Caroline Kepnes
😱 Shocking reveals

Thank you to NetGalley & Dreamscape Media for the ALC in exchange for an honest review!

Calvin and Sadie decide to take one last trip before their baby is born. But not everything is as it seems.

This book messed with my head! In a good way. Here's what I loved:

The twistyness: This one was so twisted and twisty. I was truly shocked a few times. Mouth fully open and shocked. The story was good and left me on edge the entire time. This was a perfect short thriller.

The characters: I really liked how these characters were laid out. They aren't perfect in a lot of ways but they were still fun to follow.

The narration: Abigail Reno and Jay Meyers were great in this! Both held my attention and were perfect for their characters.

All in all, this was a great short thriller.

Thank you to the author and publisher for the gifted copy!

Overall this was a good book. One with twists and creepy bits I didn’t see coming. Sadie feels like typical character, in love and pregnant. She sets off on a weekend trip with her fiancé that turns ultra creepy. Then, it gets EVEN WEIRDER.

Overall, the book was great. Except, parts of the ending felt unbelievable? Just *too* weird. But, until then, super good!

Advanced listener copy provided by Dreamscape Media but all opinions are my own.

One thing about me is if Kiersten Modglin has an audiobook available on NetGalley, I’m gonna apply for it. 💅 her books are always so crazy and entertaining. This one was full of so many twists I didn’t see coming and I had an amazing time! The narration was also great. Def recommend this one

Kiersten Modglin has very quickly become one of my all-time favorite authors! The Last Trip hooked me from the beginning and was a wild and bumpy ride. I thought I had it all figured out until the unexpected twist. Highly recommend making this your next read!

Kiersten Modglin is an instant read for me now. She is the queen of short and fast thrillers. The Last Trip may be my favorite to date by her, but I had a connection to the book that is not going to be the same for everyone.

I’ll start with my odd connection to this one. Sadie is 37 weeks pregnant. The day I started this book, my wife was also 37 weeks pregnant. To keep some personal information out, I will also say there may or may not have been some similarities with names that will be chosen. It was really just an off experience for me but it sucked me in so much more.

Sadie and Calvin go away to a cabin for their baby moon. They seem like the perfect couple and they both seem like excellent partners for each other. Of course, nothing is how it seems and they both have some secrets, some much more sinister than the other.

This is one of those books that you just have to finish in one sitting. It hooks you in so fast and you need to see how it all comes together. I can’t wait to dive into another book by Modglin.

⋆˚✿˖°♥❀ 𝗡 𝗘 𝗪 𝗥 𝗘 𝗟 𝗘 𝗔 𝗦 𝗘 & 𝗔 𝗟 𝗖 𝗥 𝗘 𝗩 𝗜 𝗘 𝗪! ❀♥˖°✿˚⋆

What was meant to be a relaxing and romantic trip away before Calvin and Sadie became parents and spent time as just a couple before their bundle of joy came into their lives… started terribly when Calvin got an unexpected call and some unsettling and shocking news and from there it seems their little holiday away goes downhill.

This book was beautifully written and easy to keep up with and follow along, getting to know details about the characters and it didn’t take long for me to be completely hooked on the storyline and falling in love with the characters and eager to see where the story was going. This wasn’t a bad read. It’s not my typical read, so I was unsure if I’d like it or not but I’m glad I gave it a chance and most definitely will be reading more of the author's books!

I honestly think this is one of those books you need to go blind. You’ll get the best experience that way!


FOUR STARS
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The Last Trip kicks off with a dubious babymoon and escalates into a whirlwind of chaos! This psychological thriller is filled with unexpected twists and turns, offering an entertaining read. While I wasn't particularly fond of the characters, the plot and surprises were quite engaging. Just when you believe you've anticipated the next development, another twist appears, leaving you bewildered. 3.5 star read!

***audiobook review***

I just finished this audiobook, and honestly, it was a pretty solid listen.

First off, it was short. Perfect for a quick commute or a lazy afternoon doing some housework. That's a huge plus for me. It had good pacing and kept things moving, no dragging, just straight to the point.

It also had some twists. I was definitely hooked from the start. The beginning grabbed me, and I was all "Ooh, where's this going?"

Now, here's the "but." The ending... it kinda fizzled a bit for me. Not that it was terrible, just, well, not as exciting as the start.

Overall, it was still a good listen! If you're into quick, twisty mystery thrillers and don't mind if the ending isn't a total knockout, give it a go. You'll probably enjoy it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for an ALC of this audiobook. I voluntarily listened and gave an honest review.

Kiersten Modglin is always full of crazy twists and turns and this one was no exception. I thought it moved a little slower than I was expecting or hoping for but the twists at the end were worth it. I listened to the audiobook and I liked the narrators a lot, they really brought the characters to life. Sadie and her fiance have planed a short getaway as a last trip before Sadie gives birth. Sadie wasn’t sure she wanted to be a mother but now that she can feel her daughter inside of her she knows this is the most magical thing that has ever happened to her. But nothing about the trip goes as planned and her perfect fiancé seems to have been keeping secrets. This was a super quick book and I definitely enjoyed it.

I'm not sure if my expectations were a little high or what, but this one was not my favorite. I felt it was too far-fetched. It was entertaining but overly unrealistic for me. I couldn't connect with the characters because of this. Calvin's affection irked me. The twist was surprising!
The story has enough to keep readers entertained, though. It just wasn't my cup of tea.
Thank you to the publishers for an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I'll still recommend to others!

𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬
Just one final escape before the arrival of their little one… That’s the sole purpose of this getaway. But soon enough, unexpected visitors show up. When Calvin and Sadie opt for a peaceful babymoon in a secluded cabin nestled in the snowy mountains ahead of their first child’s birth, they envision a time to bond, unwind, and celebrate their growing family. However, before they can even settle in, shocking news hits them hard, leaving the couple in a state of disbelief. To complicate matters, their welcome at the rental is overshadowed by the peculiar behavior of the homeowners, and Sadie can’t shake the unsettling feeling that someone is watching her every move. As another alarming revelation surfaces, it shakes the very foundation of trust that Calvin and Sadie had built together. With uncertainty clouding their judgment about whom to rely on and how to proceed, their peaceful retreat spirals into a nightmare. If the couple fails to uncover the truth in time, this last getaway before parenthood could turn into their final adventure.

𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
This book was an exciting and quick-moving domestic thriller infused with psychological suspense. It was filled with secrets, deceptions, and unexpected twists.. I appreciated how I was completely in the dark about the unfolding events. It's tricky to elaborate without giving anything away, but everything is intricately connected and wraps up beautifully! Regarding the audiobook, I enjoyed the dual narration. It complemented the alternating chapters between the two characters perfectly. I also found the blend of past and present timelines to be quite enjoyable.
Thank You @Netgalley and @ Dreamscape Media for allowing me to reviews this ALC.

I really enjoyed this book. The twists worked for me. I actually really liked the two women in this book. I liked their relationship and that they were working together.

Thank you netgalley for the ALC. The narrator was.exactly what I wanted and brought the story to life.

Kiersten Modglin fans, listen up. Her latest book, The Last Trip is coming soon. I just finished the audiobook and it was gripping.

4.5 ⭐️ | I should have know known Kiersten Modglin would throw in a crazy & unexpected twist!! The Last Trip was a GREAT suspense thriller that keeps eye brows raised, and forehead frowned as you try to decipher what is actually happening! Calvin a Sadie are newly engaged and expecting their first child. They decide to take a trip, sort of a last hoorah before the baby arrives, as they know their lives will change forever soon. Soon after they arrive at their cabin, Sadie begins to question is she in danger. Between the odd couple that owns the cabin continuing to show up and Calvin’s long lost adult daughter surfacing, Sadie beings to question those around her. But per usual in true Kiersten fashion, you won’t know what’s going on “until you know.” Abigail Reno & Jay Myers did great with the narration!

Highly highly recommend this novel. Thank you Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for this advanced listening copy. All opinions are my own.

Wow wow 😮 some big twists in this book. Most of it is packed in the last 30-25%

Another thriller by this author that I couldn’t put down. I could have easily read another book with these characters had the ending been a little different that left that door open.

I will complain () that the title and cover make zero sense.

I absolutely love Kiersten Modglin thrillers. She also has the uncanny ability to make me question my marriage with her books. And this one is no exception on both parts. There is intrigue, mystery, suspense. And she keeps me guessing. I love trying to figure out the ending, and never do. The twists are just so good. I highly recommend you go in blind. Another fantastic read by Kiersten. And the dual narrative audiobook was A+.

This book was really engaging and I really liked the plot twist. It was outrageous, but believable and I was shocked at the genius of it. It seemed super short, but character and plot development was sufficient to make it a good book. I liked the ending. The best of Modglin’s books I have read in a while! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

I’m a big Kiersten Modglin fan. The Last Trip is another short book/quick listen, but unfortunately this one felt a little too disjointed for me. For example, I thought the “last trip” they took was going to be more significant or take up more of the story, but then all of a sudden that was over and done. To me, it felt like a few different storylines forced into one plot. It’s definitely twisty and unexpected, I just didn’t find this one as enjoyable as her other books. I still recommend reading/listening if you enjoy Kiersten’s writing, like dual POVs and timelines, and want a quick book.

The narrators both did a fabulous job! This was actually my second book in a row narrated by Abigail Reno (completely unplanned). The production was well done.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for this ARC. This review will be shared on NetGalley and Goodreads.

Audio Pub Date Mar 04 2025

The Last Trip is a fast-paced thriller that will keep readers guessing until the very last page.

Calvin and Sadie are squeezing that babymoon in at the last minute. With only three weeks before her due date, they escape to a remote snowy cabin for a little rest and relaxation before their world is to be upended. Unfortunately, the cabin owners prove a nuisance the entire time they are visiting, and Sadie senses she’s being watched. Add in another shocking bit of news from her fiancé and this “last trip” is anything but relaxing.

This novel is a bit of a twist on the typical “isolated retreat” setting, with the added layer of a couple on the brink of a major life change. The fact that secrets start to surface definitely adds to the psychological suspense. Though the pacing kept me reading, the character motives lacked depth and some of the plot points felt a little too far-fetched. Sadie’s story is the quintessential beach read that entertains without requiring too much focus.

Thank you to NetGalley, Dreamscape Media, and author Kiersten Modglin for the advanced copy of the audiobook. The Last Trip is out on March 4th. All opinions are my own.