A review by kamrynkoble
Our Last Resort: A Novel by Clémence Michallon

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

So, I consumed this book in 24 hours. I don’t even know how long I’ve sat in the bath reading it tonight—I just couldn’t stop. 

I loved Michallon’s debut novel. When she announced that ARCs were up on NetGalley, I had to make an account just for this. I kept checking my approval and was so thrilled when they gave it to me. 

This second novel has just cemented her as an instant-read author for me. I love the way she weaves together plot lines and character arcs. This is a gripping thriller hitting all the right beats—but it’s more than just a twisty plot. She writes with vividness and beauty, and her characters are fascinating. The setting is an entity of its own, only adding to the story. I wish I would’ve been more emotionally connected to the characters, but still found them interesting. 

I’ve searched for thrillers like these for so long, and this fits the bill perfectly. Thank you to the publisher for a free ARC—now I’ll go recommend it to all of my crime-and-cult-loving friends.

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