I…hated this. Two stars only because I could (barely) bear to finish it. I’m sitting here trying to think of one redeeming quality and am coming up short. Sinfully boring. Don’t get me started on how unrealistic it was. Reading the back of the book is the exact same experience as reading all 300 pages of it.

4.5/5 - No better way to start the year than with a 4.5 rated thriller! This one follows Aidan who is a small town family man, that also happens to be a serial killer. This is narrated through the perspectives of his 13 year old daughter who has no idea what’s going on in her own house, Rachel - the girl he has kept captive for the past 5 years, and Emily - his new girlfriend. Loved the writing style of this and the ending had my heart racing!!

The Quiet Tenant surprised me by turning into a much more powerful read than I anticipated. Initially, I was stumped on how to rate it, ultimately deciding on 4-stars.I really enjoyed the way Michallon chose to tell this story. It truly transported me into the mind of our narrators and left me with a lot to think about.This is the kind of story that I don't want to say anything about really, as far as content goes. I only picked this one up because I saw a lot of high-rated reviews floating arou...

4.5* This was SO good, I devoured it. My only (tiny) complaint is that the ending wasn’t as satisfying as I’d hoped but other than that, incredible.

2 disappointing stars This was one of my most highly anticipated books this year. Unfortunately it was also one of the worst books I’ve read this year. My high expectations may have been a factor in ruining this but it came down to me not clicking with the writing.My biggest issue was the unbelievable storyline. I didn’t buy into any part of what happened from the first to last page of this novel. Highly unrealistic. I need to feel that the stories I read could actually happen and this was not t...

I always regret having to write a less favourable review when it’s a debut but I just didn’t like this one. Nor did I connect with this style of writing. I was overwhelmed with the constant use of ‘you’, even though it was narrated by three different people.“Before bed, you check the door is locked. Check and check again. You look inside closets. You check the bathroom. Check under the bed. You search and search and search for the threat following you like a shadow. You listen to the stories……”....

WOW! SIMPLY…WOW!The premise of this book was so intriguing, leading me to instantly request a copy. Just before digging in I noticed polarizing reviews, giving me some serious concern. But lucky me! For once, I came out on the high side and absolutely LOVED with this book!Recently widowed, Aiden is now taxed with raising his thirteen year-old daughter Cecelia after the unexpected death of his wife.He’s a soft-spoken gentleman that will always go out of his way to help anyone. The town adores him...

Let’s start off with the positive aspects about this book first. The cover is captivating (I loved it), I liked the title of this book, and the book description/synopsis was brilliant. I could not wait to read this book! A book about a serial killer, a trapped woman, and a daughter who has no idea what’s going on. Count me in! However… this was not the expected thriller/suspense novel that I thought I would be reading. ‘The Quiet Tenant’ read more like a women’s filled drama, with one good looki...

This is undeniably one of the darkest, most sinister, bone-chilling, and psychologically complex thrillers that will either leave you hating it or completely enthralled. While it may haunt your nightmares for a long time, I found myself irresistibly drawn to its unconventional structure, slow-burning progression, mind-blowing and multilayered characterizations, albeit disturbing. It stained me, haunted me, and left me utterly shattered. Even after finishing the final chapter, the detailed and he...

Thank you Knopf and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. IYKYK, my reviews are always honest. WOW. After b2b 5-star reads... I stumbled upon one of the most overwritten, melodramatic books I've read this year. Yes, even more melodramatic than The Last Housewife. It was so excruciatingly painful to read each sentence that I couldn't even enjoy a good ole hate reads and kikiki with some friends. Nah. Where TF was the editor??? Within 15% I had 30+ highlights and notes. That's wh...