Wow! Absolutely loved this book! I'm a huge fan of K. L. Slater's books and this one was just as great as all her other books. Just as she is about to lose her family home, Freya is shocked but delighted when a seemingly random encounter with a man leads to Freya and her daughter Skye being offered the chance to rent a stunning apartment at a low cost. Is it really too good to be true? It soon becomes apparent that there is something strange going on and that the house is hiding secrets. Will Freya discover what is going on before something awful happens to them? A fantastic story with a brilliant twist, I also really loved the ending. Totally recommend this book!

The Apartment by K.L. Slater follows Freye and her daughter Skye. They are recently without a home, so when a too-goo-to-be-true apartment becomes available, Freya jumps on it. Adder House is beautiful, and seems welcoming with its quiet tenants. Freya can't shake the feeling that this house is too perfect, as she hears strange noises and knocks. She lets it go, until she gets a sinister warning from the previous tenant's sister. Get out, or something will happen to her. Freya is at a crossroads, but before she can make her decision, the truth comes out.

This book was very entertaining, and I very much enjoyed how it incorporated classic psychology studies. I felt the ending was a bit rushed, and more buildup could add to the tension and suspense. Overall, well written and gripping plot.

Thanks to NetGalley for the chance to read and review!

3.5 stars. Something was missing for me.

I was slightly disappointed by this read which drew me in with the stunning cover. I'd heard of KL Slater before and I know she's quite popular, so I was excited to give The Apartment a go.

Unfortunately I had a few problems with this book. I didn't find any of the characters likeable (not even Skye - oops) and I struggled with the plot working out so neatly. However, it was very atmospheric and I enjoyed the setting very much.

Would I recommend? Maybe, if you're not a very demanding fan of thrillers. But I prefer authors like Shari Lapena and even Gillian Flynn to this writing style. I would, however, love to read more books from this author.

This book was a quick easy read. Although there were a few twists in it the story overall was quite predictable, and not all that suspenseful.

I received an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review


The fuq I just read? Not as well crafted as the author’s other thrillers, but worth reading for the weird factor

Freya’s life is in tatters. Her husband has cheated on her and she’s losing her home. How will she provide a safe place for her daughter? She believes her luck is changing when she finds an affordable apartment rented out by the charming Dr. Marsden. While initially the Apartment seems like a godsend, Freya soon senses something odd about her new home, something that may be worse than anything she ever imagined