Another great book from one of my favorite authors. She’s my “auto buy author” because her books never disappoint. This is a story about Sadie and her fiancé Cal who are expecting a baby and decide to take a baby moon. Nothing is as it seems and no one can be trusted. The narrator does a great job of pulling you into the story!

Thanks to #NetGalley and #DreamscapeMedia for the book #TheLastTrip by #KierstenModglin. This book is so crazy with lies and a very big secret and I loved it. Calvin and Sadie are about to be parents and taking one last trip before the baby comes. Sadie has a bad feeling like she is being watched and the owners of where they are staying are acting very strange. After leaving early for home, something still feels off to Sadie and she decides to find out what’s going on. What she finds is something so horrible and shocking.

Calvin and Sadie have three weeks before their baby is due. Deciding to go on one last trip together while it's just the two of them, the trip starts out terribly with Calvin getting some shocking news. Things go downhill from there....

It's best if you go into this book blind. I felt like it was plodding along nicely and the storyline seemed pretty straight forward so when the first big twist came, I was gobsmacked. Then the author hits us again and again and I found myself shaking my head in awe by the end. What an unpredictably fabulous twisted tale! At just over 200 pages and only 4.5 hours long on audio, this book is one you'll breeze through. It's short and easy to read and very hard to stop once you start it. 

This is my favourite book of K Mod's I think! All the stars.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

This was an entertaining thriller... The twist in end was kinda laughable. FAR FETCHED.... not realistic.... really bad. BUT I still enjoyed the book.

I would not be surprised to find out this author is a HUGE fan of Frieda McFadden- tried to write like her.

Kiersten Modglin's The Last Trip is an absolute gem of a psychological thriller, and the audiobook version is perfection. The gripping plot hooks you immediately—two strangers on a seemingly perfect vacation, but things quickly spiral into a web of secrets, lies, and suspense. The narrators deliver stellar performances, capturing the tension and urgency with every twist and turn. Modglin’s trademark skill in creating unpredictable, fast-paced plots shines through, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the very end. This audiobook is a must-listen for thriller fans!

Kiersten Modglin has an incredible talent for delivering fast-paced, suspenseful stories without sacrificing depth or impact. Her mastery of brevity is what sets her apart—she strips away the unnecessary, keeping readers fully engaged with sharp, concise storytelling that never lingers too long but still delivers a deeply satisfying read.

In a genre where thrillers can sometimes feel bloated with excessive detail, Modglin proves that less is more. She crafts gripping narratives that waste no time pulling readers into the action, keeping the tension high while ensuring every twist lands with precision. Even in her shorter works, she manages to build compelling characters, intricate plots, and jaw-dropping surprises that stick with you long after the final page.

Her ability to balance efficiency with rich storytelling is a rare gift, making her books perfect for those who love a binge-worthy read that doesn’t drag. Whether you’re new to her work or a longtime fan, you can always count on Modglin to deliver a thrilling, satisfying experience in the most efficient and impactful way possible.

I listened to this in a single day. What hooked me was the short chapters in the alternating perspectives of 'him' and 'her' as the story unfolded in the past and the present. Sadie came across as a friendly, typical young woman experiencing pregnancy and motherhood for the first time. However, the strange occurrences and the red flags suggested something was amiss and that things weren't as they seemed. The plotting is subtle yet twisted and pleasantly surprising. I also enjoyed the dual narrators who did a fantastic job of acting out the story. This is a great book for fans of domestic/popcorn thrillers.

Wow! This book really shocked me. I wasn’t expecting a lot of those twists. I thought it was going one way then boom it went another.
I really love a good female relationship in a story. The audio was great too. I loved that there were two narrators, and they really brought the characters to life.

The Last Trip was a quick read that I read in one sitting. It was engaging from the get go and the twists and turns kept me guessing

This is my first book from this author and I’m blown away! I’m not going to lie, in a 5 hour audiobook I was a little skeptical if there were going to be any real thrilling twists. I was TOTALLY wrong in those thoughts! So many little details throughout really tied everything together.

The book is told in two perspectives of the main characters in the past and present. I thoroughly enjoyed this writing style because it left me guessing to what was next each time. The overall experience was incredible and left me wanting more.

The narrators did a remarkable job bringing the story to life and conveying the stressful atmosphere and qualities of each character.

I would highly recommend to all my thriller loving book besties!

Thank you so much to Dreamscape Media, the author and NetGalley for the ALC of this book!

This book is a total rollercoaster! Calvin and Sadie head off for a peaceful babymoon in a remote cabin, but things quickly go off the rails. They get hit with shocking news right before they even settle in, and from there, it’s like the paranoia doesn’t stop. The homeowners act super weird, and Sadie starts feeling like she’s being watched. As the tension ramps up, so do the secrets, and the couple starts questioning everyone, even each other. The suspense is thick, and the way the story twists keeps you hooked—just when you think you know what's going on, another bombshell drops. It’s a fast-paced, nerve-wracking thriller that’ll make you second-guess every trip to the mountains!

I really enjoyed this book! Kiersten has done it again! This is a fun, relatable thriller! I enjoyed it from the very beginning! It was a little predictable but that didn’t bother me one bit! I was along for the ride!

As always, KMod delivers a fast-paced thriller that grabbed my attention from the start and kept me hooked. The twist completely caught me off guard, leaving my jaw on the floor - that’s exactly what I love about her books. She doesn’t rely on elaborate storytelling to pull readers in, yet nothing ever feels lacking, and this book was no exception. The narrators were fantastic! KMod and her team consistently choose voices that perfectly match the characters. Highly recommend!

The Last Trip is a relatively short audiobook at just over 5 hours but it is a fast paced story that grabs you from the start. The main characters are on their Baby Moon and it does not go as planned. The twists and turns are both unexpected and will have you thinking "What just happened?" I did not predict the ending at all. If you are tired of the ordinary this is the thriller for you!

Thank you Net Galley, Kiersten Modglin and Dreamscape Audio for the opportunity to preview The Last Trip. The opinions expressed are my own.
The audiobook is expected to be released March 4, 2025.

Pure escapism. That’s what The Last Trip by Kiersten Modglin is. This is a short, tight, fast paced thriller. Sadie and Calvin are expecting their first child, and before the big day arrives they’ve planned a babymoon get away. But before things even get started they get hit with some shocking news. Unbeknownst to both Calvin and Sadie it would see that Sadie’s impending birth isn’t Calvin’s first child. And that is just the first of many wild twists. As I said this is a short book (less than 5 hours) so the turns come fast. I listened to the audiobook over two sessions (likely would have been only one had I not had an appointment I couldn’t miss, lol) Those familiar with Modglin’s work know she often throws in twists you never expect, and this is definitely the case here. Abigail Reno and Jay Myers both do an excellent job with the narration and made this one a pleasure to listen to. I’d like to thank Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to and review an advanced copy of the audio version of The Last Trip.

This was a super quick audiobook!

I flew through this in a few hours. I listened at 2x and it was the perfect speed. The narrators were great! I enjoy listening to both in audiobooks.

This was a twisty story that kept me wanting more. I was not expecting that ending. It was a bit far fetched, but still entertaining.
I did think the story would have more of a focus on the trip part of the storyline. I think a lot more could have been done with that.

I love K Mod’s books, she is such a great author.

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

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Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the Audio ARC.

First of all I am a huge Kiersten fan so I was super excited to get this. That being said a solid 4 stars this might be one of my top 5 books by her. I enjoyed the narrators and feel like they did a great job. They embodied the characters perfectly.

The book itself I loved. I loved the plot. The suspense. The main characters and did not see that ending coming!

The Last Trip by Kiersten Modglin
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This is a super fun and exciting psychological thriller!
Calvin and Sadie take a trip to a cabin for a final baby moon/vacation before the baby arrives. However, It didn’t turn out to be the relaxing trip they were hoping to have. The couple who owns the place were very odd and kept coming over to the cabin.
There are lots of twists, turns and surprises throughout the story. I loved the ending!
This book is full of secrets, lies and deceit!
I was lucky to get to listen to the audio version and the narrator was excellent. This story is a fast and intense read. I was hooked from the beginning of the story!

Thank you to NetGalley for an audio copy of this amazing book.
*It’s out now and is a must read!*

I love Kiersten Modglin and this book, "The Last Trip", was a short(ish) novel. Thrilling and twisty right up until the end. Narrator was a good reader.

When you don't know who to trust, what can you do?

I loved this audiobook and I thought the narrators were great. And as usual, the ending was surprising!