I was initially worried it might be too similar in plot to Lock Every Door by Riley Sager, which also features a down on her luck protagonist faced with a too good to be true upscale apartment opportunity, but was pleasantly surprised when this book went in quite a different direction.

The prologue led in with a sense of foreboding that intrigued me to keep reading in order to find out why Freya and her daughter, Skye, had so clearly been targeted and what was ultimately wanted from them. This uneasy atmosphere continued to grow as we were introduced to Adder House and its host of creepy residents.

From the start, there were red flags littered throughout from Freya’s first encounter with Dr. Marsden at Starbucks, her initial tour of Adder House, and each day after. These unsettling details, coupled with warnings to proceed with caution coming from caring and trusted friends (and even strangers on the street) of which Freya is unwilling to take seriously, could be enough for one to write Freya off as incredibly naive—or just plain stupid—but I couldn’t help but feel empathy for her. As a well intentioned widow and mother, she was desperate to make a fresh start for Skye and also for herself.

While the ever-growing, unsettling creep factor is put in place from page one and maintained throughout, I do want to share this book is definitely a slow burn — The action doesn’t really pick up until about 70% of the way through so if you enjoy more of a fast-paced read, this one may not be for you.

Ultimately 3.5/5 stars from me as I found the twist, although interesting, to be fairly predictable and I do like my thrillers to be more in the edge of your seat variety.

Thank you so much to NetGalley for the opportunity to check this one out!

The creepiness factor is high on this one.! An apartment with a very reasonable rent, actually low rent, and few other renters in the building. What could Adder House be hiding? you will have to read the book to find out! I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and the publisher and this is my honest opinion.

I have read several books by this author and they have always had be gripped from the first page. Although I enjoyed this story it wasn’t ‘up there’ with the rest of KL Slater’s usual edge of your seat thrillers. Still a good read, and I would recommend any fan of this author to read it, we all have different tastes after all.

The Apartment is a creepy (in a good way) throwback to the "don't open that door!" genre. It's a fast, easy read, hard to put down as the tension mounts. The narrator is appealing and relatable, and the settings, in London's posh and not-so-posh neighborhoods, are well realized and add welcome texture.

The repetitive should-I-stay-or-should-I -go became somewhat tedious to my taste, midway through, and deeper examination of some of the compelling issues -- psychological manipulation, grief, single parenting, etc, are given regrettably short shrift.

That quibble aside, The Apartment is well suited for an escapist weekend or vacation read.

I have read other books by this author and loved them but this one was my lest favorite. It was a good read until the last but the ending seemed quick and hurried.. Freya and her daughter Skye were not real to me and some of the decisions made were not believable.

Thank you Net Galley for allowing me to read this ARC for my honest review.

This was a good book, it was quite spooky and you know that all is not at all well as Skye and her Mum are offerred a luxurious apartment, for a fantastic low rent. The old adage "if it seems to be too good to be true, it probably is" springs to mind. They had been through a horrible time, with a marital break up and a bereavement . The opportunity for a fresh start is very enticing. The apartment is is beyond the wildest dreams of them both.
A rather odd collection of residents live in the block and they are all slightly dubious. As time goes on, things change around them and her suspicions gets stronger every day. There are mysterious warnings and no one knows who or what to believe. It appears that Skye is the target of the mysterious happenings.
It is a good read, but I do feel that there are one or two things that are not fully explained and it all seemed to come together in a bit of rush at the end. Just nit-picking really, but it caused me to race through it so it must have been good.

If you like a good psychological thriller you will like this book. I gave this book 3.5 stars rounded to 4. A lot of ups and downs.

Freya Miller had an opportunity that she couldn't turn down. Freya and her daughter Skye is in need of a new home, A new start after her husband's betrayal. Adder House and the people that live there have all kinds of secrets. Freya soon find out that her dream home is now a nightmare.

This is the second books by K L Slater that I have ready. I can't wait to read more by here

Enjoy

I did really enjoy this book but was slightly disappointed at what seemed like a rushed ending. Loved the storyline, the characters and the easy flow of it that made it a page turner. The storyline was somewhat different which gave it more of a dark, suspense feel to it. It deserves the 5 stars but wish the ending was a bit more feathered and dramatic.

Thank you Amazon Publishing and Netgalley.

Creepy and atmospheric novel highlighting "if it seems too good to be true, it probably is". The characters were well formed and relatable. I was surprised at the ending, and thoroughly enjoyed trying to figure it out throughout the book. I will definitely recommend this one and look for more novels by K.L Slater.

Reeling from her husband’s betrayal Freya is desperate for somewhere for herself and daughter Skye to live.
Whilst she is still trying to come to terms with the fallout she meets Dr Marsden who offers her an apartment in Adder House - something that seems too good to be true - usually is.
Freya, low in confidence and fearing they may end up homeless accepts the offer only to discover strange things are happening in Adder House.
I found the story a bit formulaic with few surprises and an ending that I thought was not believable.
I have read several of KL Slater’s book and this would not be one of my favourites.

This is the first book I have read by K.L. Slater and I will definitely read more now. This story is a definite page turner! It starts with Freya whose husband first cheats on her, then he passes away. She cannot afford to stay in their home and needs to find a new place for her and her daughter to live. She is in a coffee shop looking at a board of classifieds. An older man approaches her and offers her an apartment in his upscale building. From there thing get down right creepy in this building. Noises, smells, tenants, video camera’s, etc! Even Freya’s start being a little weird. I was so happy to meet Mark, a construction worker that befriends Freya and Skye. The end is a real page turner! Looking forward to reading more books by this author!

Single mum Freya finds herself being offered the opportunity to have an apartment in a building that would be way over her price range, but the landlord offers her a deal she can't refuse.

She thinks she and her daughter Skye will be happy at Adder House but v is not long until strange things start happening.

There were chapters set around psychological tests done in children in the 1920s...didn't know where the plot was going with those chapters, it was all explained by the end but found them a bit distracting.

Thanks to net galley for the opportunity to review this book, this is my honest opinion.

Chilling one to the bone! The grass is always greener on the other side, it seems to good to be true... all those sayings... well that is exactly what they are. Words, no more, no less. Be careful what you wish for. It’s easy to grasp at any lifeline when you feel as if you’re drowning in a turbulent sea. A great read, what I didn’t expect was to feel such disgust at the lengths some go to in the name of science.

First of all I would like to say "Thank You" K.L. Slater, the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this book.

This is the first time I've read one of K.L. Slater's books. This book was a page turner and it kept my interest throughout the entire book. As each plot unfolded, I wanted to know what was going to happen next. I knew that there was something tied to the initial offer, but just didn't know what which kept me intrigued.

Freya is working to get her and her daughter Skye's life back on track in a short period of time. An opportunity presents itself at the right time and she goes for it. Freya and Skye falls in love with their new life, but then Freya starts to wonder if she's made the best decision for her and her daughter.

How can a person know so much about you, when in her eyes this is your first encounter she's had with the person. Seems crazy, but it can happen. Now when you're presented with some information that you're not aware of could cause you to start questioning everything.

When your back is up against the wall, are you willing to make a decision without doing some research and thinking it through? Sometimes we are in a situation that requires us to move quickly, but we must always look at the situation as a whole to determine if we're making the best decision in the end.

Overall, this was a good book that kept my interest to end. I can't say for sure if I've read many psychological thrillers, but this has peaked my interest to read more of them. I will most definite read another book by K.L. Slater. Awesome Job!

I read this as a buddy read. We decided to space it out over a month. It was rather difficult to stop reading because I was so enthralled in the story but I think it maybe made the experience even better! It made me question harder, be more curious and constantly on the edge! I had some far out theories. This is one of those that you're just not sure until the very end. I very much enjoyed this, even when I got frustrated. These characters became alive for me. I felt so bad for the mother and child. But I'm glad with how it ended. I'm excited to read more from the author!

This was an easy to read thriller that kept my attention all the way through! Lots of twists and surprises I didn't see coming. Very good, would recommend! Brilliant book :)

This is a psychological thriller, and I certainly found it quite chilling. The first meeting between Freya and Dr. Marsden however is rather contrived. When you live in a small house that you have just sold, and you are going to have to rent at the cheap end of the London housing market and out of the blue somebody offers you an apartment in one of the most exclusive London addresses for a peppercorn rent surely you would be wary? As they say, if something sounds too good to be true - it is too good to be true.

That aside, Freya is desperate and accepts the offer, and from the moment she and her young daughter Skye move in things are uncomfortable; Furniture gets moved around in the night, they can hear noises, and talking which seems to be in the apartment; Skye see someone taking photos of her when she is in the new school playground. Then they discover that the apartment has been bugged ... The tension builds, and builds, to a huge crescendo when Freya finally learns the truth, and it is more disturbing than I imagined.

The story is well written, all the characters are finely drawn, none of the people living in Adder House are quite what they seem. It is worth reading.

Didn’t really enjoy this book. The plot was hard to get into. I can understand the desperation to find accommodation but it was too unbelievable the way she moved in with her child. I couldn’t get into the story. Sorry not for me

This is the first book I have read by K L Slater. I must say I enjoyed it although she made the main character, Freya seems a bit dumb and clueless. The Apartment was a fun thriller that keeps the suspense building throughout the book with a satisfying ending. I will go back and read more from her.

I really enjoyed the concept of the book more than I did the actual writing. As they often say when a deal looks too good to be true it often is ! Its difficult to review without giving too much away but on balance it really wasn't for me . I know that there are many readers who will enjoy the tension however just a little too far fetched