4.5 rounded up.

I’m a Kiersten Modglin fan so I raced to snap up the ARC when I saw she had a new book out. It didn’t disappoint!

Premise - a twisted love triangle between a creepy professor, his bisexual wife, and his hot young student results in murder when the babymoon of nightmares ends in revelation after unwelcome revelation.

Modglin is a master of plot and voice. The twists were expertly placed, the characters vivid and charming (even the bad guys had a psychopathic seductiveness), and I had to find out how this twisted plan turned out. I couldn’t trust anyone, it was so fun!

I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Abigail Reno and Jay Myers. Their reads were delightful and they each captured the spirit of their characters so well!

Thanks, NetGalley and Dreamscape Media, for the audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Title: The Last Trip
Author: Kiersten Modglin
Format: 🎧
Narrators: Abigail Reno and Jay Meyers
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Audiobook Pub Date March 4, 2025
My Rating: 4 Stars
Pages: 208

Story is told from the POV of Him and Her Now and then!
We meet Sadie Hawthorn and fiancé Calvin Moon as they are getting ready for their upcoming wedding as well as the birth of their baby daughter. Baby is due when they were planning to go on their honeymoon so decided to go on a on a babymoon in a remote cabin in the snowy mountains. They know life will change when baby arrives and this will be a fun change to relax, and get ready for their future.
It is Friday the 13th and Calvin a college professor comes home to tell Sadie he got some shocking news they need to process and perhaps not go on their vacation. Sadie is not happy with either news and stated she still want to go vacation.
When they arrive at the rental home they immediately experience some strange behavior from the homeowners. Later Sadie believes she is being watched. Weird things are going on that kept ne curious.

I did like this quick read! The ending was a surprise to me.
This is my Thirty-seventh Kiersten Modglin thriller.
Yes! I am a fan.
K-Mod always keeps me wanted to read her next story!

Want to thank NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for this early audiobook.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for March 4, 2025.

I was completely immersed in this short audio, drawn in from start to finish. The story captivated me, and I felt every twist and turn with my whole body, never knowing what to expect next. The unexpected twists kept me on the edge of my seat, making it a thrilling experience. While I didn’t fully anticipate the conclusion, it still left a lasting impression. The creativity and depth of the narrative were impressive, and I appreciated how the story kept me engaged the entire time. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I’m left wanting more!

The Last Trip
Was an excellent read with a very evil main character. Modglin is a master. Narrator was great.

I always appreciate how Kiersten Modglin doesn't pad her thrillers. They're usually pretty lean and I just get to enjoy the shenaningans, twists and melodrama without ever getting bored. This was a solid domestic thriller. There were enough hints to everything sprinkled throughout that even though I had no idea where it was going, it made sense when it got there. Also there was some satisfying comeuppance, even if the ending was a little wonky. The narrators did great jobs with their respective sections.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher!

When Sadie learns that her fiancée, Calvin, has a daughter he didn't know about, Sadie is blindsided and understandably upset. Still, she's determined not to let this bit of information ruin their last trip before their baby is born. Setting off for a quiet retreat in a remote vacation cabin, the couple tries to make the best of a tense situation. Unfortunately, the peculiar cabin owners are a pretty constant presence, and an expected guest further complicates the issue.

Kiersten Modglin is one of the authors whose books always jump to the top of my queue because her audiobooks are one-day listens every time, without fail. The narration is consistently as suspenseful as the writing, and I blow right through them. This book was no exception. I was hooked from the beginning; the twists were interesting, and the end was good. The only thing I didn't love was that the big twist was pretty far-fetched and I personally struggle with that, but I think overall the story is really good. I could definitely see fans of Arrangement series enjoying this one in one sitting.

If you know me, you know Kiersten Modglin is one of my favorite authors! Her books are so quick and easy to read, and she really is the queen of twists! The narrators of her audiobooks are always excellent as well.

So of course - I devoured this book, I really liked both POV’s of the story, and I was completely shocked by the twist!

What in the twisty twist did I just read? My brain feels like it looks like one of those tumbleweeds with wires crossed back and forth and back and forth. This was a fun and quick listen. Calvin is gross but I’m not really sure how I feel about the other characters either. I don’t know that the twists really add up but give it a listen and decide for yourself. Thank you NetGalley for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

The Last Trip
by Kiersten Modglin
Narrated by Abigail Reno; Jay Myers

Another fantastic book from Kiersten Modglin! The thing I love about her stories is that they are always so unique. This one is another prime example of that. Calvin and Sadie are about to have a baby and they decide to get away for one last trip before they become a family of three. Upon arriving at the secluded little cabin that they're staying at, they meet the homeowners, who are creepily present. Things progress from their, with things getting weirder and weirder. You might think you know what's going to happen, but I guarantee you, you have NO idea. I can't tell you anymore without giving the twists and turns away, but it goes without saying that this is one wild ride and you won't be able to put it down until the very last page. The narration was great as well and really brought all of the characters to life. I just love KMod.

Thanks to NetGalley, Dreamscape Media, and Kiersten Midglin for the chance to binge this ARC and review it!

Another great book from one of my favorite authors. She’s my “auto buy author” because her books never disappoint. This is a story about Sadie and her fiancé Cal who are expecting a baby and decide to take a baby moon. Nothing is as it seems and no one can be trusted. The narrator does a great job of pulling you into the story!

Thanks to #NetGalley and #DreamscapeMedia for the book #TheLastTrip by #KierstenModglin. This book is so crazy with lies and a very big secret and I loved it. Calvin and Sadie are about to be parents and taking one last trip before the baby comes. Sadie has a bad feeling like she is being watched and the owners of where they are staying are acting very strange. After leaving early for home, something still feels off to Sadie and she decides to find out what’s going on. What she finds is something so horrible and shocking.

Calvin and Sadie have three weeks before their baby is due. Deciding to go on one last trip together while it's just the two of them, the trip starts out terribly with Calvin getting some shocking news. Things go downhill from there....

It's best if you go into this book blind. I felt like it was plodding along nicely and the storyline seemed pretty straight forward so when the first big twist came, I was gobsmacked. Then the author hits us again and again and I found myself shaking my head in awe by the end. What an unpredictably fabulous twisted tale! At just over 200 pages and only 4.5 hours long on audio, this book is one you'll breeze through. It's short and easy to read and very hard to stop once you start it. 

This is my favourite book of K Mod's I think! All the stars.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

This was an entertaining thriller... The twist in end was kinda laughable. FAR FETCHED.... not realistic.... really bad. BUT I still enjoyed the book.

I would not be surprised to find out this author is a HUGE fan of Frieda McFadden- tried to write like her.

Kiersten Modglin's The Last Trip is an absolute gem of a psychological thriller, and the audiobook version is perfection. The gripping plot hooks you immediately—two strangers on a seemingly perfect vacation, but things quickly spiral into a web of secrets, lies, and suspense. The narrators deliver stellar performances, capturing the tension and urgency with every twist and turn. Modglin’s trademark skill in creating unpredictable, fast-paced plots shines through, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the very end. This audiobook is a must-listen for thriller fans!

Kiersten Modglin has an incredible talent for delivering fast-paced, suspenseful stories without sacrificing depth or impact. Her mastery of brevity is what sets her apart—she strips away the unnecessary, keeping readers fully engaged with sharp, concise storytelling that never lingers too long but still delivers a deeply satisfying read.

In a genre where thrillers can sometimes feel bloated with excessive detail, Modglin proves that less is more. She crafts gripping narratives that waste no time pulling readers into the action, keeping the tension high while ensuring every twist lands with precision. Even in her shorter works, she manages to build compelling characters, intricate plots, and jaw-dropping surprises that stick with you long after the final page.

Her ability to balance efficiency with rich storytelling is a rare gift, making her books perfect for those who love a binge-worthy read that doesn’t drag. Whether you’re new to her work or a longtime fan, you can always count on Modglin to deliver a thrilling, satisfying experience in the most efficient and impactful way possible.

I listened to this in a single day. What hooked me was the short chapters in the alternating perspectives of 'him' and 'her' as the story unfolded in the past and the present. Sadie came across as a friendly, typical young woman experiencing pregnancy and motherhood for the first time. However, the strange occurrences and the red flags suggested something was amiss and that things weren't as they seemed. The plotting is subtle yet twisted and pleasantly surprising. I also enjoyed the dual narrators who did a fantastic job of acting out the story. This is a great book for fans of domestic/popcorn thrillers.

Wow! This book really shocked me. I wasn’t expecting a lot of those twists. I thought it was going one way then boom it went another.
I really love a good female relationship in a story. The audio was great too. I loved that there were two narrators, and they really brought the characters to life.

The Last Trip was a quick read that I read in one sitting. It was engaging from the get go and the twists and turns kept me guessing

This is my first book from this author and I’m blown away! I’m not going to lie, in a 5 hour audiobook I was a little skeptical if there were going to be any real thrilling twists. I was TOTALLY wrong in those thoughts! So many little details throughout really tied everything together.

The book is told in two perspectives of the main characters in the past and present. I thoroughly enjoyed this writing style because it left me guessing to what was next each time. The overall experience was incredible and left me wanting more.

The narrators did a remarkable job bringing the story to life and conveying the stressful atmosphere and qualities of each character.

I would highly recommend to all my thriller loving book besties!

Thank you so much to Dreamscape Media, the author and NetGalley for the ALC of this book!

This book is a total rollercoaster! Calvin and Sadie head off for a peaceful babymoon in a remote cabin, but things quickly go off the rails. They get hit with shocking news right before they even settle in, and from there, it’s like the paranoia doesn’t stop. The homeowners act super weird, and Sadie starts feeling like she’s being watched. As the tension ramps up, so do the secrets, and the couple starts questioning everyone, even each other. The suspense is thick, and the way the story twists keeps you hooked—just when you think you know what's going on, another bombshell drops. It’s a fast-paced, nerve-wracking thriller that’ll make you second-guess every trip to the mountains!

I really enjoyed this book! Kiersten has done it again! This is a fun, relatable thriller! I enjoyed it from the very beginning! It was a little predictable but that didn’t bother me one bit! I was along for the ride!