A review by smiley_kylie
The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon

5.0

I got chills at the end of this book. Highly recommend to those who are fascinated by true crime, especially cases like that of Ted Bundy. 

Aiden is a well-liked family man and a staple of the small community. But he has a secret. And he has kept her hidden in his cellar for years. 

While tastefully written, the story covers tough topics like kidnapping, murder, rape, and more (so, reader beware). There are multiple POVs in the story, including Emily (owner of a local restaurant), Cecelia (Aiden's daughter), Rachel (the woman being held captive), and the various other victims. I think what made this story so gripping is the changing use of tense between the various POVs. Rachel's chapters, especially, have a necessary detached tone that still manage to put readers in her place to feel everything she is feeling. 

I won't say any more to avoid spoilers. But oh boy, this was good!