Unfortunately, this mystery just didn't work for me. I absolutely loved Foley's first two mysteries, but this one just fell short for me. There were way too many characters from the beginning that I couldn't keep track of, and the mystery wasn't gripping enough to keep me engaged. I'm sure this will find its readership with many other readers, but I'm not that reader.

Lucy Foley's latest mystery is a good read, and a great listen! I highly recommend the audio version of this novel, as the variety of narrators helps solidify the characters' individual personalities and keeps the story flowing despite short chapters and shifting points of view. I felt that there was a loose end left open at the end, but maybe the author meant for a mystery to linger this way. Overall, the story kept me guessing and interested in the overall outcome. If you liked "The Guest List," you'll probably like this one as well, and for fans of audio-books, this will be a good listen!

Lucy Foley is the queen of the modern whodunnit. With each successive release the hype and the excitement surrounding her novels grows, and she continues to live up to those expectations. The Paris Apartment might be her best work yet. It provides a creepy, claustrophobic setting unmatched by even the foggy, remote landscape of The Guest List.

As the novel brig is we find ourselves on the cusp of a family reunion. Down on her luck bartender Jess is escaping to Paris and to her half brother Ben, hoping he can provide her with a place to land until she can get back on her feet. He leaves her a message with directions to his apartment and promises to be there waiting for her when she arrives. Instead she finds an empty apartment that appears way outside her journalist brother’s price range, his wallet and keys on the counter, and a suspiciously large stain in the middle of the floor. Jess instantly panics and reaches out to Ben’s neighbors for any information they can provide about his movements or potential whereabouts. Their lack of concern and hostility only continues to raise red flags for Jess.

On the first floor we have Antoine. Mean as a snake and just as slippery. The second floor gives us Nick, a university friend of Ben’s who invited him to stay in the building. On the fourth floor we find Mimi, a troubled young woman who provides different stories and timelines surrounding her last interactions with Ben each time she’s asked. Finally in the penthouse we have the austere and ice cold Madame Sophie. Instantly suspicious of Jess she does everything she can to get the woman out of the building.

The longer she stays the more Jess sees the apartment building not as the height of luxury living, but as a gilded cage, one that her brother might still be trapped in. Determined to unravel the truth behind his sudden disappearance, Jess seems unaware that she may be running headlong into her own nightmare ending.

Foley ratchets up the tension with each twist and new reveal and readers will be left careening toward the ending as they race to discover the secrets of the apartment building and all those who live inside. An absolute must read and an early contender for the best thriller of the year, The Paris Apartment delivers a reading experience you won’t want to miss.

Thank you Netgalley, Harper Collins Canada and Lucy Foley.
This was an enjoyable mystery, quick read.
Surprising ending. This was my first Lucy Foley read and I enjoyed.
Recommend for mystery fans

The mystery within this book kept me on my toes, and I never quite figured it out until all was revealed. I had a hard time putting it down and couldn't wait to finish and to learn all of the secrets within!

Fast paced. Gritty and raw and the perfect amount of thrilling to keep you going. I had an incredible time trying to solve the mystery Lucy foley put together here. I enjoyed truly, every aspect of this book and can’t give it anything but 5 out of 5 stars. I was on edge the entire time and cannot wait to see more from Lucy foley!

THE PARIS APARTMENT by Lucy Foley (The Guest List) is definitely suspenseful and has a sinister atmosphere. The story begins with Jess contacting her brother, Ben, and his promise to let her in his Paris apartment. She arrives on a night train from London, but he is nowhere to be found. As the story progresses, it looks like Jess may herself be in serious trouble for the residents in the complex are not what they seem. Foley evoked emotion – I was scared for Jess, but I was also a bit frustrated. It felt like she should have left or been more forceful; but how could she know whom to trust? The Guest List seemed to have a similar arc to the story line – great atmosphere at the beginning and then a lull in the action to be followed be a relatively quick resolution. Enjoy THE PARIS APARTMENT, especially if you are looking for an "escape" to Europe over Spring Break!

I'm a huge Lucy Foley fan and loved The Hunting Party and especially The Guest List. The Paris apartment was such a disappointment that I didn't even finish it. Too many completely unlikeable characters, protagonist who makes dumb decisions or takes no action at all. Thriller tropes galore. This book feels rushed like the publisher wanted it out too quickly. Lucy hasn't lost me but this one was a real letdown.

I am a big fan of Foley's since recently flying through The Guest List and The Hunting Party and this one definitely had a different but welcomed feel. It felt like Foley's writing but the mystery structure was more like that of The Maidens or Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. As both the previous books I read had a very similar unfolding structure I was happy for the change. I really enjoy the multiple perspectives that she do a and how I'm never dreading a certain character but it really flows great. I definitely recommend this one! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

There was a LOT going on in this book. Like a LOT going on. I had a pretty difficult time following it at the beginning, but I was able to follow it. The location was absolutely great, and I wish we had gotten to work more with the strangeness of the building. The atmosphere was well-done and unsettling. However, some devices weren't hashed out enough, and there were things that I wanted to know more about that were never explained. Overall, it was okay. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Jess goes to Paris to escape her problems at home, in hope of the comforting presence of her half brother, Ben. When she arrives at the luxurious apartment building he has been living in, he is nowhere to be found. Feeling uneasy and uncomfortable around the other occupants of the building, Jess takes it upon herself to search for Ben. Her questioning leads to sinister answers and the mystery continues to grow as she learns more about the inhabitants of the complex.

Foley is a master of twists and turns; she does not disappoint here yet again. She is also great at making the primary characters not exactly likable - again, she has done well in The Paris Apartment. Another great thriller from Foley, if a little predictable.

Thank you again to NetGalley for another amazing ARC

I truly enjoyed reading this novel - enough suspense and mystery to keep me going. Ms. Foley's writing reminds me of Ruth Ware and I must say that's just the genre I crave reading.

Two siblings, one a mess and the other "near-perfect". But when one goes missing the other has to get their act together.

This book started strong with kind of a creepy/spooky feel and a mystery right off the bat. But then the middle of the book kind of dragged with not much really happening. Then the last bit picked up again. There were some nice little twists that kept the storyline interesting. I also enjoyed the multiple POV.

I love a dark and twisty thriller that doesn't make me roll my eyes too much! Usually I can't stand unlikeable characters, but finally this was the opposite - and the unlikeable, terrible characters worked. They were all just awful. I didn't see any of the twists coming, maybe I'm naive, but it was a pleasant surprise to keep being shocked with each chapter. I really enjoyed the short, quick chapters, which made it easier to get through this one quickly, even though it's more of a slow burn.

This book by Lucy Foley was a disappointment. Her other novels were filled with suspense and I could not put them down. The story dragged on and I never felt as if I connected with any of the characters. Additionally, character development was superficial. Along the way, another character would pop up, there were way to many to become invested in one in particular. The element of surprise surfaced here and there with morsels of information about the characters and their background, but by the end, nothing surprised me, even that Ben was alive. Really? A disappointing read, but I like the author so I’ll wait for another book from her.

Desperate and penniless, Jess travels to Paris to crash at her half brother’s apartment. But Ben is missing and his apartment resembles a crime scene. Jess doesn’t know French, distrusts the police, and knows very little about Ben’s life. But she is determined to investigate.. Is Ben missing or dead, a victim or a perpetrator? An oddball group of residents are likely suspects. Gripping and fast paced thriller.

I’m not usually one who loves thrillers but this one worked for me! It had the perfect amount of suspense and intrigue and despite a lot of POVs I found that each character had a distinct voice. That alone made it easy to keep things straight!

This was my first Lucy Foley but it certainly won’t be my last!

Thank you to HarperCollins for a copy in exchange of an honest review!

I enjoyed The Paris Apartment as much as, if not more than, The Guest List. The voices of the switching narrators were compelling, and I was instantly caught up in Jess's story. Her love and concern for her brother, in spite of their unstable upbringing, shines through, giving motivation to her actions throughout the novel. The ideas of family and loyalty weave in and out of the narrative, giving a thought-provoking base to a whodunit. A thoroughly enjoyable read with a strong voice and tight plotting.

Another great book by Lucy Foley - I make sure to read anything that she writes. She has an easy style of writing but keeps you drawn in from start to finish. Highly recommend

I enjoyed this one! The distinctly different sounds to the voices of the
various narrators made this one an easy audio book to follow. It was nice
to get to "travel" to Paris, especially after 2 years of COVID lockdowns in
Europe. This one surprised me with Ben's fate--I did not expect that twist
and I enjoyed it. A little long through the middle, stick with it because
this one is worth it. A solid 4 stars.