You know that old saying if something is too good to be true…That is the entire premise of “The Apartment”. This wasn’t a bad book per se but it just didn’t have a really big thrill factor for me. The premise of the novel really wasn’t anything new and I was able to guess what was going to happen. The ending was a little too touchy-feely for me as well. The best I can say is this isn’t the worst book I’ve read but it certainly isn’t the greatest either.

Thank you to @netgalley and the publishers for granting me this #ARC of The Apartment in exchange for my honest review.

This book definitely has some serious creep factor to it. The story reminded me a lot of Riley Sager’s Lock Every Door. Most of the story takes place in a grand apartment building and has lots of odd happenings throughout. A single mom and daughter are approached by an elderly man in a coffee shop with an offer to move into The Adder house, a prestige apartment building that is way out their price range. After generous persuasions, they agree and from that moment on there is more than meets the eye. The author takes the reader to the past through a journal from an unknown person who is reading from it. This adds an entirely different spook element because it is from the perspective of a person lurking from afar. With lots of twists and turns the story goes from 0-60 pretty quickly. Before I knew it, it was over and I was left with feelings of sadness because I finished it too quickly... I definitely wanted more!!
Bravo to K.L. Slate. r for this fantastically eery tale!!

I LOVED this book. In fact, I think this may be my favorite book of 2020. This was a page-turner from start to finish. Although the premise of the book is quite common for thrillers, this was well done. The main character, Freya, is likable and smart. The secondary characters are creepy, and the way that the author vividly describes the apartment makes you feel like you're there. Thanks for the ARC.

3.5 rounded down.

This was quick and I love quick books. But for some reason I found myself drifting off during some of the chapters and had to go back and reread them. There was one example specifically that made no sense at first. The time swap and alternate story lines weren't consistent enough to make sense for me.

This books is short and easy to forget, sadly. I feel like this could have been written in a day, but I still love KL Slater and I'll still read everything she releases. This was just a no for me.

Intriguing and full of twists. I raced through the pages! The first book that I have read by the author but it definitely will not be the last!

Excellent book I really enjoy KL Slater. The pace is fast and the plot is really tight so I don’t drift and am invested in the characters and the outcomes. I’m an avid reader of psychological fiction and this gave me a very late night that was well worth it! Many thanks!

A sincere thank you to the publisher, author and Netgalley for providing me an ebook copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. This is not my usual genre, I’m more of a crime reader therefore am extremely pleased and grateful for opening up my mind to something totally different.

This book was very much a psychological thriller book which I’ve never read before. No spoilers, however, it had me gripped right up until the end. I am a psychology student so was aware of some of the experiments mentioned throughout however, I had no idea of who the “bad person” was right up until the end. It was a bit weird at times and sometimes uncomfortable to read but worth it in the end. My only complaint is that it ended so abruptly. I don’t think I will ever hear a creaky floorboard the same way again. 3 stars 🌟🌟🌟

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC which I received in exchange for my honest review. The Apartment by K.L. Slater is a quick but satisfying read. While some books build at a slow burn, the foreboding tone is evident from the very first page. You can't help but identify with and root for Freya, a young London mother on her own with her five year old daughter Skye, Readers soon learn that Freya is down on her luck after the death of her unfaithful husband and in need of a second chance. That second chance comes more quickly than she could have imagined. Freya is approached at a coffee shop by a mysterious doctor who is looking for a new tenant for the spectacular Adder House in the Kensington area of London. Although Freya knows she can't afford to live in that area, Doctor Marsden assures her that her finances are not an impediment as his primary consideration is that she be a good fit for the house. This book is a prime example of the old adage that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.

In no time at all Freya and Skye find themselves ensconced in the luxurious Adder House, but it soon becomes apparent that nothing is as it appears. The other tenants are a cast of strange characters and various events take place which cause Freya to question her sanity. My fear for Freya and little Skye was palpable and I found myself tearing through the book at lightening speed to find out what happens next!

Unexpectedly, the author intersperses journal entries from the Little Albert experiment, a groundbreaking psychological study conducted in the 1920's into what we now know as classical conditioning. How the events of that experiment and the fate of Freya and Skye are connected are not made clear until the end, but what a terrific reveal it is!

I very much enjoyed this book, my only criticism being that the ending was a bit rushed. Although the author does include an epilogue which gives readers a much needed update on the characters I was still left with some lingering questions.

Overall, I recommend this book and I will be sure to check out other works by this author.

This one held me in. I was intrigued to see what was happening in this strange home - Adder House. I got a little confused at the looking back at journal pages - & how it tied in at the end, was just OK to me - I still was a little confused at the whole thing - what the Dr. was working on... but ya know - I still enjoyed the book & the characters & the little twists. All in all, I enjoyed it.

Really well-done. This books follows the path of Mother/daughter duo Freya & Skye. Freya’s separated husband passed away some months ago, and she needs to find a new place to live with her daughter. Enter the magical Dr Mardsen, who invited the duo to live at Addler House for a “peppercorn rent” (side note: love that phrase). The House is home to many different people, who all seem a bit off. Through flashbacks, fast-pacing, and atmospheric writing, the audience comes to learn that there is something very wrong, and Freya and Skye may be in danger.

There were enough red herrings dropped along the way that I truly had no idea what was happening until about 3/4 of the way through. Great read.

thank you for the opportunity to read this book and I really enjoyed, it was gripping and tense and i couldn't put it down

This was my first time with a K. L. Slater book. I enjoyed this book, I found it a little far fetched at times but still found myself reading more and more... It's a case of if it's to good to be true then it probably is. I found the bud up to be more exciting than the conclusion. All in all an enjoyable read and I would reach for another book by this author.

Another cracker of a book from K.L. Slater, one of my favourite psychological thriller authors!

A single mother Freya and her 5 year old daughter Skye have to move out of their house as it has been sold, Dr Marsden “meets” Freya in a coffee shop and offers her first refusal on an apartment in his house which he has just been let down on. Freya cannot believe her luck especially after everything she has been through, her husband leaving her for a so called friend, him dying leaving her up the swanny!!! There has to be a catch, they will only charge her what she can afford and are aware of her circumstances… alarm bells… WTF

After visiting the top floor apartment, Freya is sold…. And soon moves in…. then things begin to happen…. The house is full of strange characters, Freya feels like she is losing control of her mind….. its hard to say more without giving spoilers but suffice to say, you are in for one hell of a ride… a very quick read but for the reason you will not want to put it down and when the finale happens, it’s a jaw dropping moment, brilliantly twisty and gripping.

I love K.L Slater's writing and this book was no exception It's another skilfully written, compelling read, all the characters are intriguing and the story holds your interest until the end. I had no idea where the story would go and stayed up reading into the early hours to find out. An addictive fast paced read that has you second guessing everything. Brilliant!

Wow read this as an ARC and it is amazing.

Gripping, nail biting, exciting and I couldn't put it down.

It covers loads of things like Psychology, relationship, friendships and the power within them.

I was so anxious for the main character and her Daughter Skye. The relationship between mum and daughter is pure love, dispite her ex husband threatening to apply for full custody.

Marvelous book and an author I shall be reading more from in future.

I didn’t finish this book, I read a few chapters but nothing made me want to pick it up again. I liked the writing style, it was easy to read, it just didn’t ‘hook me’ as I like to be.

THE APARTMENT

I seem to be on a roll lately reading some fantastic thrillers and The Apartment by KL Slater is no exception.

Single mother with a small child trope has been done before but when it is executed with a strong and unique plot, it refreshers the whole feel of the book.

This book was good, it had the right number of chills and suspense and a classic ‘locked door’ recurrent theme that I really dig. The synopsis draws you in and I will admit the first chapter really gets your blood pumping and you sit back ready to be taken on a rollercoaster of thrills.

Although, some may argue that the MC’s thought process was somewhat ridiculous at times, making stupid moves and doing that classic ‘you have a psycho after you, so you will run into the woods screaming’ attitude – I didn’t once think that. She was a mother and to protect her child her mama instincts kicked. She was pretty epic in my eyes.

I guessed the culprit between the halfway mark, but I didn’t see that ending coming though. The book shifts from a thriller cult narrative to one that concentrates on the rich, their use of power and status. For this, I appreciated how the author injected the issue of social standings between the rich and poor and took this story to a deeper level.

I LOVE Slater’s style of writing. The writing was superb and cleverly constructed to help conceal major plots. It flowed with consistency chapter to chapter offering small snippets of information to put together this crazy puzzle. You will NOT see that ending coming. That I can promise you. I feel conflicted because had the climax been introduced a lot earlier, this would have been a solid 4.5 stars. I don’t like it when I guess.

Another great thriller to add to your stack. Enjoy.

Wow what a brilliant book from this author, in my opinion one of her best. Very well written with believable characters, a fantastic page turner and I just couldn't stop reading.

Well done Kim, I will be recommending this to my Facebook Book Groups and I look forward to your next masterpiece.

Thank you to Netgalley and Amazon Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this fantastic book.

One of my favourite authors so l was keen to dive into the latest offering l could tell from the start this was more than the usual predator scenario and due to the background given the ex and new partner were prime baddies candidates of course whilst l enjoyed the book very much and the why’s etc lm not 100% on the reasons and the skill required bearing in mind the age of the perpetrator but yes if l can let that go a good read

I really enjoyed this book for the first 4/5ths of it. Then- it became so slogged down and crazy town for the last part! It was very disappointing as I had so enjoyed it. Maybe that’s not the correct expression. This was one scary book! Mainly it was the story of a divorced woman and five year old daughter. They are invited to live in a very posh townhouse for a very small sum. Then things start to happen. No spoilers but it was a scary ride. To me,it just wrapped up too quickly. Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to read this arc. To other readers, try it!