Thank you for giving me the chance to read the Apartment. I read this as a buddy read with a few of my bookstagram buddies. I’ll tell you, it was hard to stop reading at the places we planned. I just wanted to keep going. The beginning of this book is so riveting. The one thing I will say, the main character’s naïveté grew somewhat annoying over time. If any of those things had happened to me, there’s NO way I would have stayed in that apartment. Asking to put a camera inside the entrance to your home? Bye bye. But I guess that wouldn’t make much of a book, would it? Overall it was a riveting read and I appreciated the opportunity to add it to my May TBR.

This book was creepy. I loved it. You knew strange things were happening and who (maybe, maybe not) was behind them. I could visualize a movie in my head while reading this book. Once you get into it you are hooked!! Want to be freaked out, read this book!

what i’m talking about:
British author K.L. Slater ventures into whatever subcategory of thrillers is devoted to buildings, hotels, houses, and in this case, The Apartment. We know right upfront by the title that something‘s up when a too good to be true offer gets dropped in Freya Miller’s lap. Facing the loss of her home, the loss of her friends, and the loss of her husband, Freya is not in a position to look a gift horse in the mouth. So she accepts the affordable rent apartment on the top floor of a converted mansion in the extremely affluent Kensington section of London. She’s ready for a fresh start.

Freya has a chance meeting with Dr. Marsden in a coffee shop when she’s looking at ads for rentals on the local bulletin board. He’s looking for just the right tenant. Hand meet glove. It’s interesting to go into a new read already suspicious and looking for clues. The author’s job is that much harder to make us suspend our disbelief. My litmus test for any thriller is if the protagonist is behaving and making choices in a way any other rational adult would, and yes, she did—even going to see the apartment before she accepted. There was nothing wrong with her thought processes. When something felt off, she followed up on her instinct. If she let something go, it was reasonable under the circumstances. So what’s up with the apartment? Is the title even referring to her apartment?

The Apartment is relatively short coming in under 300 pages and reads more like a “slice of life“ than the methodic unfolding of a story. Freya just goes about making the adjustments of moving, unpacking, trying to find her new normal in a new neighborhood with new neighbors, and a new school for her daughter. Nothing happens the first 50% of the book, just background and build up. Slater gives us the information that justifies Freya’s thought processes and lulls us into a sense of comfort before the big reveal. She lets us entertain our own suspects, the most obvious being Dr. Marsden. He feels a little film noir. Totally has a Vincent Price vibe to him. I admit that I pictured Price in the roll of Dr. Marsden, kind of like his character Roderick Usher in the 1960 adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe’s House of Usher.

Seemingly concerned and generous. So what’s the catch? Well, read the book. Rest assured that the ending makes sense and was appropriately foreshadowed, but wasn’t an easy slam dunk so far before last chapters as to make it perfunctory by the time you get there. Add this one to your pile of quick, but absorbing summer pool reads for a change of pace from romances.

My Rating: B, Liked It

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.
I am not a stranger to K.L Slater’s novels, having read five of her most recent, including “Little Whispers”, as of yet to be released. I always enjoy Slater’s psychologically gripping novels, some more than others, but they all have that intriguing entertainment value that I have come to expect from the British author of more than twelve novels.
Freya Miller’s recently estranged husband just passed away, and now her and her young daughter, Skye, are given the oppourtunity of a lifetime- to live, practically rent-free, in one of the most luxurious apartments Freya has ever seen. Freya and Skye will get the chance to start a new life, and it is definitely everything Freya has ever dreamed of. Quickly though, Freya begins to become suspicious of her landlords’ behaviours, as the couple seem to be taking an unhealthy interest in her life and the life of her daughter. Than Freya starts hearing and seeing things that no one else sees, and when a local contractor tells her of the mysterious death that occurred at her apartment (that of a young mother), and none of the neighbours will talk about it, Freya’s suspicions quickly morph into fear. Freya needs to leave and take Skye with her but if the rumours are true, than Freya will not be getting of there alive.
This novel was difficult to review. First, we take Freya who, regardless of the fact that she was raised in a variety of foster homes and should have certified trust issues, uproots her daughter and moves into a home at the drop of a dime. She clearly has not heard of the adage “if it’s too good to be true”. The Marsden’s pay her rent, and for Skye’s schooling, and although Freya suggests she is “offended” by the gestures, she doesn’t outright question it until it is too late. Freya was a flawed and human character, who overall, was rather likable but I felt a lot of her behaviours were extremely unbelievable.
For someone with a psychology degree, the story of Little Albert and the psychologist John B. Watson, was all-too-familiar, and I was pleasantly surprised to see it reoccur in this story. However, the twisted familial connections lost me. The fact that only one person was behind the whole thing confused me as well, seeing as the entire apartment complex seemed to follow along complicitly with one person’s delusions, regardless of the detrimental effects on a young child. I find it hard to believe that everyone, regardless of commitments or relationships, would simply go along for the ride.
The story was well told, and I enjoyed the psychological aspect, especially seeing John B. Watson’s work re-enacted in the modern day, but the plot line was unbelievable and that aspect made it hard to follow the story’s flow.
An enjoyable, quick read, but it definitely falls into the genre of fiction, hands down. There is little believability in the story but if you can get past that aspect, you will be in for one hell of a ride.

The Apartment by K.L. Slater
I really enjoyed this book! This book was a quick and easy read, if you had a few hours spare you could read this book in one sitting.
I enjoyed the storyline and was kept guessing until the end, and I liked the characters.

A single mother with a five-year-old, a flat for rent that seems too good to be true, creepy fellow-residents...you just know something is very, very wrong. The only things I found a bit hard to take in was the perfect child who never had a tantrum or acted out, and a single parent with a small child going about her day with no sense of where her phone is. No modern parent I know (much less one whose child's father has died about a year ago) will leave the house without their mobile while their 5-year-old is in school.

A gripping, atmospheric book, but I was somewhat disappointed in the rushed ending.

(Review copy from NetGalley)

Freya and her daughter, Skye suffer a tragedy in their family and have to start over. They conveniently are given very inexpensive housing at the Adder House. Things seem okay at first, but Freya suddenly realize things may not be what they seem.

Overall, this was a good, quick read. I feel like it took awhile to really get into the bulk of the story. I was lost at first when there were flashbacks to Beatrice as their story was randomly dropped in the middle of the book. Definitely an interesting conclusion.

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Nothing is going right for Freya Miller. Her husband leaves her and their daughter and then dies in an accident, leaving her financially strapped and forced to sell their home. Finding a decent place to live seems impossible until she is approached by Dr. Marsden. He offers to rent her a beautiful apartment for a fraction of the going rate. How could she say no. Is it really too good to be true?
This is a good psychological thriller with a steady build-up of tension and uneasiness as Freya becomes increasingly disturbed about rumors she hears about Adder House and her experiences in the house. It's a good, fast read and I enjoyed it. I was however disappointed in the ending which was not quite as believable as I would like.

Deliciously creepy! Down on her luck, single mom Frey’s lucks into a new apartment at the fraction of the going rate. Once she moves in, weird things start happening around her and she is wondering if her benefactor could be more sinister.
Never saw the ending coming!

I flew through this one! A lighter thriller that somehow manages to remain creepy and atmospheric, this story was a little formulaic but I enjoyed it nonetheless. If you’re happy with a story that’s enjoyable without being groundbreaking (like a lot of psych thrillers these days...), then you’ll be pleased with this book. I would recommend this to fans of Ruth Ware, Riley Sager, and J.P Delaney.

I didn’t finish this book. I read 5 chapters and just couldn’t get interested in the story.. it was very slow and nothing really happened except a few conversations. Those 5 chapters could have been left out entirely and rewritten for maybe 1 chapter.

What's the saying, if something appears too good to be true, it probably is...that's that this book is about. This is the first book I've read by K.L. Slater and I enjoyed it. At times it did seem to drag, and the ending wasn't what I expected and I'm not sure I felt closure. Freya has become a widow and is looking for somewhere for herself and her daughter to live. She is given the chance to live at Adder house, and it appears to be a miracle. But she learns that things are not always as they seem and when things start to get very strange she questions her decision. It was interesting and was a light read. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This fast-paced thriller has some strong vibes of Riley Sager's Lock Every Door. I really enjoyed how quickly, though, the protagonist realized she was being f*ed with and rectified the issue. The whole book takes place within the span of basically a week, and although it has flashbacks to another time, I appreciated how succinctly the author wrapped up the plot. The characters were a bit one-dimensional with their motivations, but enough creepy vibes to keep you interested. Overall 3 1/2 stars.

The Apartment was a psychological thriller that did indeed keep you on the edge of your seat. I did enjoy that the plot was much different from other books in this genre. It follows the story of a woman and daughter who are in desperate need of a new apartment. They think they found a perfect match, and that's where the story truly takes off. I wish the characters had been developed a bit more, but overall- it was a great story.

This book took me by surprise. It kept me interested throughout the story and I needed to see what was going to happen. I truly enjoyed the pacing of the story and the well written characters. I would recommend this story to all suspense lovers.

Reading The Apartment was an immersive read. The choices that the main character, Freya, makes are sometimes questionnable, although this is necessary to the development of the story. Easy and pleasant read, even though there are some loose strings at the end.
Thank you Amazon publisher UK, to the author and to NetGalley for the ARC!

The Adder House....where it's stranger than you think. Freyer and her daughter are looking for an apartment after her husband dies. And a stroke of luck comes with Dr. Marsden when he is looking for a tenant. The House is huge, beautiful and probably cost a fortune...but...the doctors rents it to her for a song. Along with many other things he does for her. Could this be too good to be true?

Thank you #Netgalley for giving me this ARC to read. Slater is an author I didnt know about but I do love a new author here and there. This book did not disappoint me since I read it in 3 days and couldnt wait to find out all about the strange things that happen in Adder House. It was both a sweet story and a strange one, but alas we find out the truth. #fourstars #KindleUnlimited

I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was very well written and the main character really drew me in and I really cared what happened. Great twist at the end! Would definitely recommend.
My thanks to NetGalley for my free copy in exchange for my review.

When Freya Miller and her daughter Skye are presented with an opportunity to live in a beautiful apartment at Adder House at a shockingly low rent, she cannot believe her luck. With her life in a disarray after her husband's death, this sounds like a miracle, the very thing she needed to turn her life over. Little did she know that the price she will be paying might be her sanity and her freedom. As she attempts to unravel the mysteries of her new abode, Freya is forced to face the dark secrets of the Adder House residents to protect her 5 year old daughter.

The Apartment by K.L. Slater is an gripping and creepy read with good twists and turns. I enjoyed the mystery built up owing to the alternate narration through the eyes of stalker, which gave me some chills. The ending, though not very unpredictable, did take me by surprise on some aspects. The characters of the story lent the mysterious air to the plot, with their outwardly friendly but "cannot place a finger on it" odd behavior.

I did not enjoy it as much as previous K.L. Slater books as this one did not come across as very believable. I found Freya too trusting of everyone, right from when she moves into the beautiful, new apartment being offered in a gorgeous location in less than a week, to when she spills her secrets to one of the residents after knowing her only for a while even after being warned about the past incidents in that place. Also, I did not find the "seemingly" paranormal occurrences at her house very appealing, as it made it somewhat predictable.

K.L. Slater has a way with words, a way of turning them into a gripping story that will undoubtedly leave you mouth open and mind blown. This book is the true definition of “Psychological Thriller” and thrill it does. The characters, the mystery, and the pulse pounding tension of “The Apartment” are unmatched! Can I give this book 6 stars? It is well deserved!