If you're looking for another Lock Every Door by Riley Sager...look no further. You've found it.

Well, a much less interesting version, that is.

I struggled and lurched through this story, waiting for something, anything, to happen. At about the 95% mark, we got a little action, but it was so silly, I was forced to bring out my infamous eye-roll.

I suggest reading some of the positive reviews to see if this sounds like a book you may enjoy. For me, it simply didn't work.

Available for sell in the U.S. on April 28th.

Many appreciative thanks to the publisher for my review copy.

I was so looking forward to reading this book and I have really enjoyed books by this author before but there was just something lacking in this and I just can't put my finger on what this is.
It was of course, well written and wasn't a difficult read at all but I just didn't feel as if I could believe it.

This is a difficult book for me to review. I enjoyed the story, but I've heard it before. Having previously read Lock Every Door by Riley Sager, it was nearly impossible for me to read this book or write this review without comparing the two books. I do understand that is extremely unfair to the author, and I am trying my best to leave that out of this review and the rating. There are just too many similarities, from the main characters having lost loved ones and being alone and vulnerable at the time they learn about the apartment, to the apartment rent being too good to be true, to the rich tenants (aside from the main characters) who never discuss the past of the apartment/building, to the foreboding facade, to the old lady tenant being the only trustworthy person in the building.... need I go on?

The Apartment is a slow building story about Freya and her daughter Skye who are down on their luck after Freya's husband/Skye's father has an affair and leaves them, and then ultimately dies shortly after. Freya and Skye are forced to find a new place to live when, with a twist of fate, Dr. Marsden appears and offers Freya an apartment in a wealthy neighborhood for hardly any rent. Freya and Skye accept the offer and move in to the new apartment at Adder House. Once they get settled, things start to get weird. Skye overhears Dr. Marsden mention the little girl who lived in the apartment before she did, while Dr. Marsden told Freya they were the first tenants in that apartment. It later is revealed that there was a tragic accident in relation to Adder House as well, but no one wants to discuss the details.

Freya starts looking into the past of Adder House and its previous tenant to figure out if she and her daughter are safe. She starts hearing noises and voices, things start moving around without Freya or Skye having moved them, and Freya starts seeing strange things as well. Could all of this be the work of her ex-husband's new girlfriend seeking some type of revenge? Could Adder House be haunted? Could Freya just be extremely stressed out from the move and the grief of the last 18 months?

This story starts off interesting enough to keep you turning pages, but nothing of much significance really happened until about 60% through the book. There was a lot of back story into Freya and Skye's lives, and also flashbacks to a doctor and his experiments in the 1920's. It was a little confusing with the 20's flashbacks until about 95% of the way through the book when it is tied into the story, kind of. I felt these flashbacks should have had a bigger part in the story, and should have been resolved more in depth by the end since they happened throughout most of the book.

As much as I felt bad for Freya's character and was hoping everything would work out for her, I also found her wishy-washy and a pushover. For example, in chapter 33, she makes the statement, "....but they will be under no illusions how I feel about it now." Then, the next sentence goes on to say, "He was so contrite and apologetic, in the British fashion. I found myself assuring him 'no harm done' before he left. But that wasn't really a truthful response." So in two sentences she is vowing to stand up for herself, and then doesn't follow through. This is just one example, but it goes on throughout the entire book.

I think the loose ends were tied, but the more I think of certain events in the book, the easier those knots are coming loose. There are at least two events that I feel were not fully resolved that I wish had more of an in-depth finality. I also thought that by the 85% mark, the tension was building and I was waiting for a blow-you-away ending, and instead it was very anticlimactic. I was awfully disappointed in the ending, not just because it felt like a let down, but because overall it seemed unresolved.

I really did enjoy this book until the last 10%. The ending really made a huge impact on my rating for this book. The anticlimactic ending after what seemed to be a long, slow tension building story, coupled with the unresolved aspects just really made it disappointing to finish. I debated for a long time on the rating, and unfortunately, the more I think of some unresolved events the more I have to give this book 3 stars. There was just too much that wasn't tied up tight enough by the end. I would recommend this book to friends, and I am willing to read more by this author. This book unfortunately just missed the mark for me.

wow what a thriller!!!

So I got the book through NetGalley.com and I am so happy I got to read it before its release.
By the way this book is amazing. I am HERE FOR ALL THE DRAMA!!!!!!! Ok it didn’t have to much drama, it was just so much mystery its wild stuff! I promise I wont spoil it, but for sure this read was straight to the point, and I love that.

This book is about a woman trying to start over with her daughter. She has gone through things in life that you cant even imagine, and now with a daughter of her own, I totally understand why she wants the best for her daughter. Freya is in this vulnerable state, its wild, she is a product of a fostering, her husband left her for someone else and also died recently, she has to get up and make moves with little income, so the offer to live in one of the most well recognized houses was a dream come true for her.

But of course not everything is as it seems. The tenants are weird, her landlords are double weird, she is seeing thing, and her daughter is all over the place with her emotions, its crazy! And the twist is what got ME! I am a sucker for twists, and the twist in this book right here took me to TOWN!!!! Thanks for this amazing read.

I received this copy from netgalley.
I loved it. it is my first book through this author.
I am looking forward to reading more of them

The Apartment by K.L.Slater was a good read. Too good to be true or kindness when you need it? That’s what Freya struggled to decide. Things are not as they initially seem to her, nor perhaps as we think either. I had a fair idea of what was going on so no major surprise there but nonetheless the book moved along at a decent pace with enough credible action to keep me reading. A good read but some bits could perhaps have been developed a little more- like the story of the ex husband and others perhaps given more depth with a slower easing of Freya and her daughter into their new and exciting fresh start

Wow!
I’ve never read this author before but I’m glad I have now.
Started and finished in less than a day, absolutely amazing and disturbing.
The literal definition of a page turner, I would urge any thriller fan to read this novel.
Can’t wait to read more of the authors works

The Apartment
by K L (Kim) Slater

Freya cannot believe her good fortune. She is graciously offered a lovely apartment in the beautiful Adder House residence in Kensington, just perfect for her and her young daughter, Sophie. When unexplained things begin happening, Freya must decide - is it her stress and anxiety? or is something more sinister going on?

This is truly a page turner, an unrelenting psychological thriller that takes hold of you in the first chapter and doesn’t let up until the epilogue. This was a quick read that will elevate your heartbeat and keep you glued to the story. Easily a one sitting diversion. I debated between a three or four star rating because while I acknowledge the writing and psychological suspense aspects, I really didn’t connect with the characters. The creepy atmosphere and bizarre characters are so disturbing. I almost abandoned the book at 95% but plowed through because I just couldn’t put it down.

Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon publishing for my advanced copy.

A creepy addictive psychological thriller that kept me hooked throughout.

Freya and her daughter Skye are struggling after the death of Freya’s estranged husband. A chance meeting in a coffee shop leads to their luck changing, or has it ?

Dr Marsden invites Freya and Skye to look at an apartment in Adder House. The apartment is great and with a rent reduction being offered can Freya afford to turn it down ?

A week later Freya and Skye love into their new apartment but some of the other residents are a little strange and weird things start to happen. Is it all in Freya’s head due to the stress or is something not quite right with Adder House and it’s inhabitants.

A chance meeting with a local builder cause Freya to be even more concerned but will she discover the truth ?

This is a great psychological thriller with a creepy setting and some very creepy characters. I really loved Freya and Skye and was cheering them on from the very start. If you love psychological thrillers with some added creepiness then this is a real treat !!!!

Thank you to Amazon Publishing and NetGalley for a digital copy of this book.

Big fan of her books! And who doesn't love a good story about creepy things happening in apartment buildings with odd landlords and weird tenants? When Freya and daughter Skye are offered an incredible deal on an apartment in Adder House, they have no idea what they are in for; Freya quickly becomes paranoid when she senses she's being watched, they hear voices, and Skye's furniture is re-arranged. But of course you'll never guess what's behind it all as the premise involves behavioral studies from the 1920's. Prepare yourself for a wild ride (and don't plan on moving anytime soon if it feels too good to be true)!

The Apartment is the latest thriller from K. L. Slater. The reader quickly learns the direction this story is heading, but there are enough twists and turns to make it an interesting read. I want to thank Net Galley and Amazon Publishing UK for the early copy to review.

Hmm... I feel like this was an ok book. It was so far out there that I kept thinking, just get the hell out!! It was a bit far fetched for me. You knew something wasn’t right from the get go. Thank you to Netgalley EU for the early read.

In exchange for an honest review, I received an advance copy from NetGalley. I am sure that this will be billed as a “psychological thriller” and it is much more of one than many I have read in the past. Freya and her daughter Skye get to move into a wonderful apartment. This is good new for them as Freya’s husband has died, after leaving her for another woman, and she is has virtually no money. Of course, weird things happen in the apartment. And there was a suspicious death. And a cute guy. All these things make it a little formulaic for me. It’s not bad, but sometimes I’d just like an unusual ending. Read this book. It’s a nice, light read.

From the moment Freya Miller meets Dr. Michael Marsden, I had the same feeling I get when watching one of those final girl type movies. My spidey sense was on high alert, much higher than Freya's. She is thinking that today is her lucky day and I am thinking, run! Freya is, unfortunately, intrigued.
Michael offers her an apartment at Adder House, located in an upscale neighborhood and someplace Freya can not afford. Another lucky break, as Michael states the rent is negotiable based on the tenant's financial situation. The only caveat is that the person must be the right tenant, and Michael knows that Freya will be perfect. Did I mention my spidey sense, run Freya!
In the blink of an eye, Freya and her five-year-old daughter Skye are moving from their old house into this new apartment. I think they had about five minutes of peace before their good luck ran out. Skye starts behaving strangely, Freya hears and sees things that may or may not be real, and if Michael seems odd, well the other tenants are not far behind. While Freya starts to question what is going on, she continues to believe there must be something wrong with her, not Adder House. Again Freya, I implore you, run!
But I suppose luck was with me today, as Freya doesn't listen to me. This was a quick read, only 266 pages, and my self isolating, sleepless nights are my new normal self finished The Apartment in a few hours. The characters are well written and if you think you know what is going on, you might, like me, have to think again. A page flipper and I was reminded on Riley Sager's Lock Every Door more than once.

Thank you Angela @readinginhouston for setting up our buddy read with this one!
This psychological thriller was a fun, fast read, but it left me with many unanswered questions.
Freya Miller is the mother of five year old daughter Skye.
After her husband left her for another woman and then died, she must sell the family home to settle their debts.
Now she is desperate to find a new, affordable place to live.
While at a coffee shop, a chance meeting with a charming, but slightly creepy retired doctor, offers an opportunity to live in a high quality apartment at Adder House in Kensington, an exclusive neighborhood. The rent is cheap, an offer that might be too good to be true, but she overcomes her doubts.
After Freya and Skye move in, strange things begin to happen. She meets the eccentric neighbors and becomes unnerved and distraught at the sinister happenings in the house.
The author kept up the tension till the end. Then I felt disappointment at the reveal and thought some of the story lines were left dangling.
Thank you Thomas & Mercer for the e-ARC via NetGalley.
3.5 stars, rounding down to 3 stars.

Wow when I tell you this was a good one. I don't like giving too much away in my review so I'll keep it simple. A woman and her five-year-old daughter get the opportunity of a lifetime to move into this beautiful apartment building for a very limited amount of money. The landlord's not only give them this apartment but other gifts as well. But some things are not right with this house even though it's beautiful and big ... something is going on with the tenants here as well as the landlord. But are Freya and her daughter Skye in danger or if she just being paranoid??... also what I loved about this book is that it references an experiment done by scientists and Doctor many many years ago I don't want to give too much away but the baby was named little Albert. So if anyone is familiar with that experiment this ties in with the book. That's what me this book way different than the other ones that was a really good twist that I never saw coming.

This was a very interesting book, especially in this age of pandemic. I read it in a day, and enjoyed the twist at the end, I feel a bit disappointed that there are quite a few unanswered questions and I had some difficulty with understanding why some tidbits of information were necessary to the story line. I did some research on my own after finishing the book, which is a good thing. I kept thinking that it might make a good "made for tv movie", which is not a compliment or a good thing. I received an advance copy of this book from Netgalley.

This book had an unsettling vibe from the very beginning. You just knew something wasn't right. I was guessing until the end and while the ending felt a bit rushed, overall I enjoyed the book. The writing was well done and the characters, even the creepier. ones were interesting. It was fairly easy to connect with Freya, a newly single mother, trying to do the best for her daughter. I read this book in less than a day - it's a page turner for sure.

This was my first K.L. Slater book and definitely will not be my last. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the gifted copy in exchange for my unbiased review.

I will be posting the full review for this book on. my blog and will update the link then.

This was a great psychological thriller. It reminded me of Rosemary's Baby and Riley Sager's Lock Every Door. This one kept me guessing until the end. I would definitely recommend this one too thriller lovers!

The Apartment: K.L. Slater

Release Date: 4/28/2020

Publisher: Thomas & Mercer

Eerie, captivating, and cinematic; a dark psychological thriller.

Down on her luck, Freya Miller needs some help. After her husbands death, she is unable to keep their home and is searching for a way to give her five-year-old daughter, Skye, the security she needs. After nearly hitting rock bottom, she meets charismatic Dr. Marsden who offers her a lovely apartment, located in an expensive area in London, for a mere $500 monthly. Something is too good to be true. As Freya’s attitude from hope and excitement shifts to paranoia, she starts seeing her apartment for what it truly is: a living nightmare.

The Apartment was a perfectly paced, with slow-burn chapters followed by fast-paced excerpts, that I completely devoured in a day. Genuinely could not put the book down. If you are looking for a quick, suspenseful, and all-consuming read, this is it. ALSO, I was a science major during undergrad and took the MCAT. This book covers a controversial topic that all science majors will be aware of and I was thrilled to see the plot thicken because of it. THRILLED.

Overall, LOVED this book. By far my favorite psychological thriller I’ve read this year. It did give off a bit of ‘Lock Every Door’ vibes but as it progressed, it was clearly different in its entirety.

Along with posting on Net Galley, I will be posting my review to Goodreads, Amazon (when it becomes available), my Instagram (which has over a two thousand book review followers) and my blog. Please find the link to my blog post below. I am very grateful for the opportunity to review such a raw and gritty thriller. All opinions and thoughts are my own. Thank you very much.
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Chanel Johnson