While I didn’t LOVE the Quiet Tenant as much as other readers; it was so unique that I knew I had to pick up this one without knowing a synopsis at all.

If you enjoy a slow burn murder mystery, resort setting, dual timelines and cults, this one is for you.

I will say the past timeline aka the cult portion had me captivated right from the beginning of course; but the present day perspective was extremely boring and I didn’t really care what was happening there. Eventually, this opinion switched as the cult aspect seemed forgotten and things were really picking up in the present. There was also a third subplot that felt really left field for way too long but ultimately did tie things together at the end. There was one “plot twist” and while I didn’t predict it; it also wasn’t anything super shocking or exciting. I also wanted more from the ending than what I got.

Overall, I did really enjoy this story but at the same time I was also bored at the same time. I found this one really hard to rate but I do feel like it’s above average but still below a five star. Maybe a 3.5?

It’s a bit predictable in that I guessed all the villains but didn’t completely guess the methods. I found it a fast paced and fun read even so and would recommend! Especially good for a bit of brain candy when you need it.

Review of ‘Our Last Resort’ by Clemence Michallon due to be published on 7 August 2025 by Elliot & Thompson.

This book is based on two former members of a cult, who have survived but now find themselves embroiled in murder.

The chapters back and forth from the past to the present day.

Personally, I had worked out the ending, which is fine - but I prefer to have a twist of something I was not expecting.

If you like a tightly plotted, clever story with razor sharp dialogue, characters that pop off the page, and a twist so chilling you’ll be reaching for a blanket to wrap yourself in, then this is a book for you!

I raced through it, it consumed me in its pages... A shocking conclusion which left me gobsmacked... Brilliant... HOOKS YOU FROM THE START. LOVED IT! LOVED IT! LOVED IT!’

It was delightful and thrilling read kept me hooked... I found myself glued to the book. I cannot wait for the next!
A massive 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars from me!

Thank you NetGalley for sending me this arc.
I read his other book by this author and I loved it, so when I saw that I got an arc for his new one I screamed. This book got me hooked on the 1st chapter. It’s good!!