I’ve had this authors books on my TBR for a while but I don’t have any of them physically on my shelf so when this arc popped up I was very excited to read!

I was gripped right away by the present timeline of Gabriel and Frida. It took me a little bit longer to be drawn in to the past timeline, but it definitely got very interesting.

I was starting to piece parts together throughout the story but didn’t quite figure everything out, which made for such a fun read. This was well written, with suspense, interesting and dynamic characters and plenty of mystery. I found the past timeline very intriguing once it picked up a little bit. I loved this story and I read it in just a couple days which is something I love in a thriller!

I would highly recommend this book and I really enjoyed the unique storyline.
Thank you so much to @netgalley and Publisher Elliot and Thompson

Another great novel by Clemence Michallon with twists and turns you won't see coming! Siblings who escaped from a cult, a murder or two..can you trust family? 5 stars

Very appreciative to have received an ARC of this novel. I enjoyed The Quiet Tenant, so was excited to see this book being developed.

Overall, I enjoyed the writing style of the author. I also enjoyed the layout of the book (past vs present alternating each chapter). Though it did take me a few chapters to understand the flow, once I got there, it went well.

Overall, the story was ehhhh. Maybe I’ve read too many thrillers, but it was predictable. I didn’t have an urge to keep reading/needed to see how it ended, but also wasn’t bored or annoyed enough to not finish it. Overall, it was a solid read.

Clémence Michallon could write a shopping list and I’d be first in line to read it. Her storytelling comes from such a deep, empathetic place—it’s raw, unsettling, and utterly absorbing. After being completely hooked by her debut The Quiet Tenant, I went into Our Last Resort excited but a little nervous. Could she really do it again? The answer is a resounding yes. In fact, I think this one might be even better.

Our Last Resort centers around two estranged siblings, Frida and Gabriel, who reunite at a remote luxury resort in Utah—only for a murder to throw everything into chaos. The present-day murder mystery is gripping on its own, but Michallon layers it with haunting flashbacks to the siblings’ childhood in a cult, and that's where her writing really shines. The emotional weight, the psychological insight, the way she builds tension without ever rushing—it’s masterful.

The setting is perfectly atmospheric: the isolation of the desert resort adds this creeping sense of claustrophobia, and you feel like something terrible could happen at any moment (and it often does). Frida and Gabriel are complex, messy, human. Watching them navigate both the trauma of their past and the suspicion in the present is heartbreaking and compelling.

There’s a quiet power in the way Michallon reveals things—never melodramatic, always controlled. If you loved The Quiet Tenant, don’t hesitate with this one. And if you haven’t read Michallon yet, start immediately. She’s the real deal.

I was invested, but also a bit bored. The story felt underdeveloped and a little convenient. I did want to know what happened, but the plot twists weren’t twisty-they were a little predictable (I could smell the Annie situation from a mile away). I enjoyed it overall, but I prefer The Quiet Tenant to Our Last Resort.

4.5 ⭐️ I loved The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon, so I was quite excited to get my hands on Our Last Resort!
Fifteen years ago, Frida and her brother Gabriel escaped a cult in which they were born and raised. When they meet up at a resort in the middle of Utah to catch up and spend some time together, Gabriel finds himself being accused of murder —- for the second time.
I love a good cult-background thriller. I do wish we saw a little more of the Utah setting though, as the reader does not experience very much of the “spectacular desert trails” as mentioned in the novel’s summary. But I suppose that is a personal preference that did not take away from the storyline, so be sure to pick up a copy when it comes out in July!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of Our Last Resort.

Frida and Gabriel arrive at the remote and luxurious Ara Hotel in Escalante, Utah, hoping to reconnect after a tragedy shattered their once-close bond. Between desert hikes and poolside lounging, the resort feels like paradise—until a young woman is found dead, and suspicion falls on Gabriel. As police investigate, Frida is forced to confront their past in a secretive cult and the scandal that followed their escape. With the story unfolding across past and present, Our Last Resort is a gripping, slow-burn thriller that explores love, loyalty, and the dark secrets we carry. Clémence Michallon delivers another taut, unforgettable read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of this book. This is the first novel I’ve read by Clémence Michallon, and overall, I enjoyed it. Although it took me a bit of time to get fully invested, the dual timeline eventually drew me in. Some plot twists and conflicts felt a bit too easily resolved, but the story kept my interest throughout. I’m definitely interested in reading her debut and will keep an eye out for future releases.

Our Last Resort🌤️
By Clémence Michallon📃

Review👌🏼

I was ecstatic to receive an advance copy of this one! I really enjoyed the author's other work and definitely recommend it(It's called The Quiet Tenant). This was another wonderful mystery that had me reading till late into the night. The fact that the main characters were once members of a cult struck me as particularly interesting! I'm not sure why, but I loved this element. The scenes with memories to their time in the cult were great. I was completely surprised by the turns in this; I enjoy when I don't see them coming. I appreciated the mystery and drama! I thought it was a good thriller.


Mystery⁉️
Thriller🔪
Suspense🫣
Flashbacks⏰
Plot twists🌀

4 stars
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I really enjoyed The Quiet Tenant and was super excited to read Our Last Resort. This was a great read but be prepared for a touch of a slow burn in the beginning. However, it really picks up pace about 20% in. The characters are well developed and there are lots of twists and turns. I would definitely recommend you reading this one you won't be disappointed.

Thank you NetGalley and Knopf for the ARC!

Woowie this was a good one! I genuinely couldn’t believe the ending I didn’t see that coming. It was so dark and twisted in all the best ways!

Thank you to NetGalley & Elliott & Thompson for this ARC! Our Last Resort by Clémence Michallon is a poignant and atmospheric novel that explores the complexities of love, loss, and starting over. Set against the backdrop of a charming yet fading resort, the story weaves together rich characters and emotional depth with quiet elegance. Michallon's writing is both tender and insightful, making this a deeply affecting and memorable read.

Exciting and Intriguing!

This is my first book of the author. It revolves around the death of a young wife in which suddenly the protagonists get involved.

The story goes back and forth in the timeline oscillating between their time in a cult and the present scenario in the resort. Although as a reader you know who the culprit is, the past story keeps you hooked. Frida and Gabriel's story in the cult is uncomfortable to read and its follow up after their escape is engaging.

As the story unfolds, the nature of the characters become evident and we unwind a lot of baggages of the past.

The plot is good however the sudden change of setting gave me whiplash. Overall the book was engrossing and I am giving it 4 stars.

I thank NetGalley and Elliot and Thompson for the E-Arc and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

PS: The e-print of the book was not well edited making it a bit difficult to read. Note that this did not have any bearing on the rating. But would prefer a copy with a decent interface.

Thank you very much to the publishers and NetGalley for a copy of this work to review honestly!

There is a hilarious line in here that goes something like "There's really nothing like talking to a beautiful woman about the Roman Empire" and I almost raised my star rating for that alone. Alas, it should still not have taken me 10 days to read a 300-page "thriller" but here we are, man. "Our Last Resort" was pretty boring. I was not thrilled.

Don't get me wrong. Like, we've got a super interesting premise and the main character is also really fun to read as she narrates. But the author still managed to make a sex cult and a double-murder feel boring. And it sucks for me, because I totally know that this author *can* write an amazing book. I literally read "The Quiet Tenant" forgetting that you need to breathe every few seconds. Like that shit right there was so good. I did not blink reading that book!

This novel, conversely, did not have The Sauce. That's okay, I will still read her books. But she can do better. We need a proper villain and twist for her skills to shine, and I believe we will get it next time! But just don't expect to be riveted by "Our Last Resort".

I’ve heard only great things about Clémence Michallon’s first novel, The Quiet Tenant, but unfortunately, I haven’t had the chance to read it yet. So when I received an ARC of her second book, The Last Resort, I was so thrilled to read it.

The premise is gripping - Frida and Gabriel, two siblings who reconnect at a luxury hotel, only to find themselves entangled in a murder investigation. As tensions rise, their dark past involving a cult and shared trauma begins to unravel when Gabriel is suspected of murder. Under these circumstances, Frida is forced to confront long-buried memories and whether she can actually trust her brother.

I think that the plot had real potential, but the book didn't draw me in. I was struggling to stay focused, often confused by the shifts in timelines and pacing. The writing felt slow at times, which made it harder to stay immersed in the story.

I still look forward to reading Michallon’s first novel, and I’ll be keeping an eye out for what she writes next.

My rating - 2.75

Thank you NetGalley and Elliott & Thompson for the advanced digital copy.

I was excited to read this because I had really enjoyed The Quiet Tenant. I was not disappointed. I love mysteries and books about cults so this book checked a lot of boxes for me. I thought the ending could have been a little better but overall I enjoyed!

Goodness me, this was such a good book. Highly entertaining. Would definitely recommend to others, that's for sure! Clémence Michallon is such a talented author.

Frida and Gabriel are brother and sister, well kind of. They grew up in a cult, escaped together and have been trying to rebuild their lives, they’re not related by blood but they see themselves as siblings, ready to do anything to protect the other. During their stay at a hotel, a woman is murdered and Frida isn’t sure if her brother has something to with it or not.

This is more psychological than thriller and the story really takes its time (might explain why this book isn’t rated higher on Goodreads, people don’t like slow), that’s what I loved the most about it. The story is told entirely through Frida’s point of view and you know from the start that she doesn’t tell us the whole truth. Both her and Gabriel are obviously traumatised by their upbringing and by the things they had to do to survive. In a way they both still live in a bubble, not really letting anyone else in. They never really escaped the cult because there was nothing for them to go to, and in a sense they’ll never stop running.

“We have never been back. There’s never been anything there for us to return to.”

I have mixed feelings about this one. After loving The Quiet Tenant, I was really looking forward to diving into Clémence Michallon’s latest—but for me, it didn’t quite reach the same level. The premise was intriguing with the story set in Utah and involving cults, both elements definitely kept me engaged.

However, the dual storylines felt a bit disjointed, and while the central twist caught me off guard, it ultimately felt underplayed. I expected the two timelines to converge in a more impactful way, but the focus seemed to shift toward the theme of family trauma and the lengths people will go to protect one another.

Despite some pacing issues and moments that felt predictable, I still found it an enjoyable read overall. Many thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy.

Our Last Resort by Clémence Michallon was a great read.

This story is one that switches between places and times from the FMC life. Frida, our FMC, was born into a cult and escapes with Gabriel, her self-proclaimed brother. This story weaves through their time since they escaped and leads us (the reader) to present time where the two have reunited at a resort to reconnect. While there, tragedy strikes, and the Frida is faced with wondering how well she knows Gabriel and whether he was involved.

I’ve never read this author prior, though I know she does have other popular titles, but I would definitely pick up her other works! This was such a great read with lots of unexpected reveals.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the author and publisher of this book for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.