The cover attracted me to this short story, but I wish it could have been a full-size novel. The reader is left with a lot of gaps to fill in. It reminded me of a Hitchcock-style movie. I will need to read a longer work by this author to better evaluate her writing. Thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for a copy to read and review.

Absolutely, deliciously creepy. It’s impressive for a short story to pack in this much atmosphere, dread, uncertainty, and emotion but even in a few dozen pages the characters really come alive and the ending is just perfection.

This short story from Greer Hendricks centers on Anne, a ghostwriter who has been hired to write a self-help book for lifestyle guru Melody Wells.
Melody is a demanding client, so Anne is surprised when her boss suggests an affordable, spacious apartment with gorgeous views. Anne is thankful to find a larger apartment for her family of four, but she’s unprepared for the mystery she will face at the new place.
I found Anne’s voice to be relatable, which drew me into the story. The suspense was well done, and her relationships with her husband and Melody were described in a way that made her life feel real. But the ending left me wanting more. I understand it’s a short story, but I wish it had been extended.
If Greer Hendricks ever expands this story into a full-length novel, I would love to read it!

I recently read The Sublet by Greer Hendricks. I have read several books from this author and loved them. This time we are treated to something different, a short story approximately 61 pages long. This is the story of Annie, a writer. Annie is acting as a ghostwriter for Melody, a Wellness guru. In a crowded Manhattan, Melody helps Annie, and her family, find a bigger apartment. A sublet. After moving in, odd things start happening. Information comes to light but are the sources credible?

This story is a quick, fun, very enjoyable read. Easy to get into from the very beginning, moving at a nice pace, and shorter length, it would be great to read on an airplane or for a day at the beach.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Greer Hendricks for the copy of this book. Please keep them coming!

This was a short story that was just “ok”. It had a mystery feel but I didn’t feel particularly invested in the story at all. This one was wasn’t terrible but wasn’t fabulous either.

3.5 stars - As I was reading I thought this was a great set up for a full length book. I really enjoyed the writing and the premise and I was fully hoping that it would be longer than it's short page count. It definitely takes skill to pack so much into the few pages in this book, but I would have loved more! I felt like everything got wrapped up quite quickly at the end. I love thrillers/mystery books and this is definitely worth a read, I read it as a break between some lengthy fantasy books and it was the perfect quick read. I will definitely look into other works by this author,

Great short story by one of my favorite authors! Cannot wait for the next book. Even though a short story, it was packed full of suspense. 4 stars.

A domestic suspense short story about a ghostwriter working with a wellness guru on her debut book. When the writer’s client connects her with a fabulous sublet apartment in New York City, it seems too good to be true. And it is. The short story was delightfully creepy and entertaining. I always enjoy reading Greer Hendricks’ work. Something fun to read when you have an hour or two and want to finish a whole book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

I have a hard time rating and enjoying the condensed style of short stories especially this one being 49 pages! I wish it had been longer so the pacing could have been better.

I overall enjoyed reading this book, I liked the premise of a ghost writer getting to know her client and then also trying to solve a mysterious death in her apartment that’s been covered up. Interesting story line and could have been so much better if it were 150-200 pages instead of the short 49.

This was a very well written short story that I was fully invested in as I read it. However, it just fell flat at the climax. I feel like the premise had the makings of a full length novel (or at least something twice as long as this) and it felt like the meat of the story had been stripped away for the sake of brevity. There was decent character development for such a short piece, but I felt like Melody could have been written as a more nefarious individual which would have amped up the tension. I don't read a ton of thrillers, so for me the plot twist was mostly a surprise. But the twist and the climax was all laid out too quickly and neatly, leaving me overall unsatisfied.

All that said, it was a quick and easy read and written well.

This was an interesting and suspenseful read about a young family lucking into a sublet in NYC that may be too good to be true. But who really lived there before them? What is behind the locked door? Who is hiding secrets?
Short stories can be harder because they have to get all the work done in a smaller space. This one was a little open-ended, which I don't usually like, but I filled in what was missing and was satisfied with the resolution. I didn't want to put it down

Thank you net galley and publisher for this ARC. This story seemed interesting and then ended rather abruptly.

Needed something different between romance novels, so I read this. It had a really good build up, strong characters, lots of suspense that carried the story to the ending. I was immersed quickly. Unfortunately the ending was way too abrupt and unrealistic. Suddenly, Melody and Anne's personalities seem switched and they act completely out of character. No one questions anything. It just ends. This needed to be a longer story because it has a lot of potential.

At first, Anne's latest ghostwriting job seems like a godsend—good money, even if the deadlines are punishing, and connections that make it possible for her family to move into a more spacious apartment. It's not long, though, before the cracks start to show...and Anne knows she has to learn more.

This was a very quick short story—I read it on my lunch break. The basics of Anne's story will probably be widely relatable (too much work, not enough money, not enough space, not too much "second shift" work), and if I'm honest, I enjoy reading things about the darker side of influencers and the like (why, you ask? Excellent question; if you figure it out, let me know). Anne's client isn't an influencer, but she's in that general scammy "wellness" sphere.

Some short stories give the impression that they were originally tried out as novels—this is one of them. I have mixed feelings about the way the plot plays out and wonder whether this would be better suited to a longer format, a novella if not a novel. I would have loved a bit more build-up of the things going wrong, and the ending was rather puzzling. (Without giving anything away—does Anne think that nobody will notice the similarities?) The story hints at some supernatural elements, but a longer format would have been a chance to up the ante and have something...well, happen.

One to pick up if you have a Kindle Unlimited subscription but probably wouldn't be one I'd actively seek out.

Thanks to the author and publisher for providing a review copy through NetGalley.

I encountered an intriguing and complex story from Greer that left you wanting more. Short stories often pack a lot of information into a limited space, which can make them both engaging and challenging. The brevity requires authors to leave much to the reader's imagination, often resulting in an open-ended or ambiguous narrative. This can lead to multiple interpretations, which might explain a need to revisit the story. If you enjoyed the writing style and the plot, perhaps exploring more of Greer's work could be fulfilling, as she may expand upon similar themes in her longer pieces. Alternatively, discussions with others who have read the story might offer new perspectives and insights, helping to uncover the layers you felt were missing.

A creepy, quick and fun read. I love everything Greer Hendricks writes and flew through this one! The characters had such depth for a short story.

Greer Hendricks writes a short story about Anne,a ghostwriter who has taken a new job from Melody, a wellness entrepreneur. Melody gives Anne a lead on a Manhattan apartment for her and her family. Anne and her family move in, and she continues to work on the strict deadline for Melody’s book. However, something about the apartment discomforts Anne. Soon Anne exposes Melody’s lies.

This was average. There were some things that were a little confusing. I see why it is a short story and not a full length novel.

Thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for a copy of this story.

I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. I normally don't read short stories but I decided to give this one a try. It was just too condensed for me to enjoy. I feel like it would have been a good book if it was a full story.

Ghostwriter Anne lands a huge new client, but juggling a home life with twins is taking a toll. When the new client, Melody, gives her a tip on a gorgeous new apartment, Anne and her husband jump at the opportunity, and can’t believe their good luck. But there’s some mystery about the former tenant and Anne’s dream apartment may be too good to be true. The Sublet is a fast-paced short story that works well in that format, with just enough intrigue to pique your interest and a quick wrap up. No mess, no fuss, a one-sitting afternoon read. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a twisty, very short read from Greer. I feel like I need to read it again because I'm still not quite sure what happened there! I wish it had been a full length novel. I need more details!