This book was really good I would recommend this author the books are really good read . The type of book you can't put down .

I'll be honest, the second Eve opened a door to a tenants apartment without his approval or proper notice, I was no longer on her side hahaha.
But regardless... this book was a good time. my mind was constantly trying to put the puzzle pieces together and they never quite fit until the end. it kept me guessing, kept me entertained, and at one point I even yelled at the book. ( I mean grow a heart Joan!!)
That's it... that's all my thoughts

I am not sure this author is for me. Though, I didn't hate this one, I didn't love it either. The writing was good and I always love a troubled FMC. However, everything else failed to hold my attention. I'd still say give it a try though.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I have to admit: the main reason I picked this was because I was about finished with The Tenant by Freida McFadden and wanted to see if someone else could do it better. And while I can happily say that this book did, in fact, do it better, it was a little too contrived to be exactly what I was looking for.

I read the entirety of this book during a 27-hour long stint in plane purgatory, bouncing between planes and airports and more planes and more airports, rebooking my flight five times due to bizarre delays and untimely circumstances, and honestly it was the exact thing I needed in order to help pass the time. But the twist was just a little too convenient and the characters were just a tad too shallow, and though the book came through for me at a sorely needed moment, it just didn’t live up to my expectations.

This is a novel about an agoraphobic woman who has not left her building in five years, following a traumatic assault and mugging one night. Having turned to drinking and spying on her tenants to wile away her days (and I really do mean spying; she has a whole set of passageways to listen in on their conversations, à la Encanto), she’s…well, she’s an utter mess. And not in a charming way.

That said, she’s still a character you can get invested in. She’s a bit of an asshole, but her reasoning is sound and she’s not malicious. (Would I want her creeping in my walls, though? Hell no.)

The issue is the plot itself. I found the big reveal to be eye-roll worthy and overly convenient. The tension was there, but I found myself asking, “Really?” a few too many times. There was little to no foreshadowing, because the tenants themselves were barely developed past the few red herrings. There were loose ends galore. And while the ending line was excellent, it felt like it came just a bit too quickly.

This wasn’t a bad book, and it certainly beat Freida McFadden, but overall it wasn’t a remarkable or memorable read. Thanks again to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC.

Before reading this book, I didn’t know much about agoraphobia, so it was eye-opening to see it portrayed through the main character, Eve. She lives in an apartment building she never leaves, her world reduced to her rooms and the comings and goings of neighbors she watches from a distance. When tenants start turning up dead and strange things happen inside the building, Eve becomes entangled in the mystery—despite her own fear of stepping outside.

I sometimes found myself picturing Eve as much older than she was—almost in her 90s—due to her extreme reclusiveness. A bit more background early on about her and her condition would have helped ground her character. The central mystery of who was killing tenants and targeting Eve kept me invested, though it never had that “must keep turning the pages” urgency. I also wish we had gotten more eerie history about the building, which was once a hotel, since that setting had so much creepy potential. The pacing was uneven—fast and tense in some sections, but noticeably slow in others—but overall it was an intriguing and unique read. 3.5 stars

My thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘The Tenants’ written by M A Hunter in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Eve suffers from agoraphobia after being attacked in the street and for the last five years has stayed indoors managing a property that her father turned into flats. She lives on the top floor and thinks of her eight tenants as neighbours and friends, but they’re unaware she goes through the trapdoor in the airing cupboard and down ladders believing that by listening to their conversations she can keep them happy. Then one morning she finds one of them dead and is unsettled that criminality can happen in the one place she thought she’d be safe.

‘The Tenants’ is a dark psychological thriller when a building isn’t as safe as you’d expect it to be. The story is told from Eve’s perspective as she goes up and down ladders spying on her tenants and although the plot is well-written with nice short chapters the story just didn’t grab me. I enjoyed finding out more about the characters but didn’t like Eve who I thought was weird and she made me feel uncomfortable as she listened in to her tenants’ conversations. I’ve been a big fan of this author and his books for a long time and I can’t say why I didn’t enjoy reading ‘The Tenants’ but this is purely my opinion and it won’t deter me from looking forward to his next book.

This was a quick read for me and one that I really enjoyed. The storyline features an old hotel which has been converted into flats which are looked after by live in owner and caretaker, Eve. She would do anything to keep her tenants happy, even spying on them via some very dubious and scary methods.

As a character Eve is quite scary and becomes steadily more confused and anxious as the situation in the house worsens. One tenant is found dead then another disappears, all at a time when Eve feels she may be losing her mind and can’t understand where emails have gone to or work has been deleted on her laptop.

A good twisty plot and a set of characters who were overall mainly unlikeable! I didn’t like the detective in charge of the case, I found her deeply unpleasant and then when a revelation came about her it felt as if this would never happen, at least I hope it wouldn’t! Interesting back story about a time at boarding school when Eve’s friend died and the repercussions in present day.

Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Y’all!! Picture this: you haven’t left your building in five years, you know everything about your tenants (creepy or caring? you decide), and then—bam—one turns up dead. Suddenly, the hallways feel tighter, the whispers sharper, and the secrets way messier than the trash chute.

This is a claustrophobic, goosebump-raising ride where you can practically smell the musty corridors and hear the suspiciously long silences behind closed doors. Hunter keeps you guessing—protector or predator? Hero or… nope?

My only teeny gripe? A couple of pacing dips—but the ending? Worth every locked door.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5/5 — A twisty, tense thrill ride that’ll have you side-eyeing your own neighbours.

Thanks to Boldwood Books for providing this advance copy via NetGalley for my honest, voluntary review. #TheTenants #NetGalley

From page one, I was firmly planted on the edge of my seat… and I stayed there until the very last line. M.A. Hunter has mastered the art of constant motion - there’s always something happening, yet still manages to dangle just enough mystery that my need for answers became almost unbearable.

The pacing is a sweet spot rarely hit in thrillers. Fast enough to keep the adrenaline pumping, but never so rushed that you miss those nice subtle details. And just when I was certain I’d cracked the case? The story laughed in my face and took a sharp left turn. That final twist? My jaw actually dropped.

Every character felt fully fleshed out, as if I could bump into them at the local café (though after this book, I might side eye them suspiciously). The plot is well crafted, the ending satisfying without being hurried, and the tension never lets up.

If there’s a sequel in the works, I’ll be first in line - preferably with nerves of steel and my calendar cleared.

Highly recommend this book for any thriller lovers out there!

One of the characters really creeped me out … Eve. Count your days.

The story is fast paced and twisty, but also slow at times. Which is strange because it goes from 0-100 back to 0 again.

Slightly more editing and this would be golden!

Looking after and tending to the needs of my tenants is what gives me purpose. Every day I go out of my way to watch over them and keep them safe. They are more than just paying guests, they are my neighbours and I will do whatever it takes to ensure they're happy. But when one of them is found dead in their apartment, everything I thought I knew is thrown into chaos. I always thought that danger only lived in the outside world,, it's why I haven't stepped a foot outside this building in five years. But I'm quickly realising that there is more for me to fear inside these walls.

This story has a unique plot. Eve has agoraphobia. She's the landlord who likes to spy on all of her tenants. In her opinion, the tenants are just one big happy family. But then one of her tenants is found dead, Eve feels she is losing her mind.

I quite enjoyed this book. The story is told from Eve's perspective. At times, I found her a little creepy. . We get twists, it's well-written, the characters are a mixed bunch. the pace is steady..

Published 18th August 2025

I would like to thank #NetGalley .#BoldwoodBooks andthe author #MAHunter for my ARC of #TheTenants in exchange for an honest review.

This was a good one. At first I felt like there was a lot of random going on but everything came together in the final chapters. It’s always satisfying when a thriller wraps up all the loose ends, and this one definitely delivers on that front.

Highly recommend for fans of psychological thrillers looking for a solid, engaging story.

No the best book ive ever read,but entertaining.
I wasnt particularly a fan of any of the characters,the MC wasa bit annoying at times, specially with her peculiarities. The plot felt a little choppy, but I enjoyed the twists. It read fast, good for a vacation or long ride.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this eCopy to review.

I just finished The Tenants by M.A. Hunter, and it’s a tense, claustrophobic thriller that had me second-guessing everything.

The story is told from the perspective of a reclusive building manager who hasn’t stepped outside in five years. Her life revolves around caring for her tenants watching over them, protecting them, and keeping the building running smoothly. But when one of them is found dead in their flat, everything begins to unravel. Secrets surface, paranoia spreads, and the narrator is forced to confront the building’s dark history… and her own.

What I loved:

🏢 The setting is brilliantly claustrophobic. The entire story takes place inside one building, and the sense of confinement adds so much tension.

🧠 The narrator is fascinating—deeply flawed, obsessive, and unreliable. I was constantly questioning what was real and what was distorted by her perspective.

🔍 The mystery unfolds slowly but deliberately. There’s a creeping dread that builds with each chapter, and the final twists genuinely surprised me.

🕵️‍♀️ The tenants themselves are well-drawn, each with their own secrets and motives. The dynamic between them felt real and unsettling.

This is a psychological thriller that thrives on atmosphere, character, and slow-burning suspense.

If you enjoy dark, character-driven mysteries with a locked-room feel and a narrator you’re never quite sure you trust, The Tenants is a gripping read.

there is a lot to unpack with Eve. the owner of said building after she inherited it from her dad. and boy i was happy to go along for the ride to try do just that.
this is a clever, tight and well told story. one with all those elements that make it a thriller with added emotional and thinking points to it. that adds layers to both plot and characters and so nothing is either really clear cut or without blurred lines.
Eve has agoraphobia. so her days are happily spent making sure her tenants are all ok, get what they need, looking out for them as she likes to call it. she thinks its exactly as it all should be. that is until one of the her tenants turns up dead. and things aren't adding up.
is Eve spiralling? or is there something more sinister going on here?
has Eve been protecting the wrong things? and what is going on behind the closed door of her tenants, are they not on her side?
are we meant to think as Eve as unreliable or is this a red herring and judgement on all our parts. but then the writing seems to be showing her unravelling. doesn't it? and so we go onwards being led only where Hunter wants to take us as he unravels the plot, the pace, the story. and i was happy to be led there in this woven and smart plot.
you feel the tension. you feel the atmosphere. its all heightened and getting tighter.
a book that captured me from beginning right until the end.

Eve goes out of the way to look after the tenants of her building. It’s almost as if she anticipates everything that’s going on in their lives, ready to jump in with just the fix.

Then one of them is found dead.

This is a really twisty story of unravelling secrets. One of those books that tells you that there’s secrets being hidden but won’t tell you right until the end.

I enjoyed it, and did find the plot twist surprising, but I also found Eve to be a little bit much (which could be the intention) at times. I will say, I didn’t quite expect the last chapter though 👀

Eve is a landlord with an interest in keeping her tenants happy. The problem? She goes too far, spying on tenants behind the walls to understand their needs and problems. When one tenant ends up dead, she finds herself spiraling and a person of interest.

This was a good thriller with good twists! It certainly made me glad I don’t rent an apartment in an old building. A quick, easy read for anyone looking for a good book with an unreliable narrator.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC in exchange for a fair review.

3 stars

I like the short chapters, It did feel a bit drawn out though. Also I thought it was going to focus more on the tenants, but it was mostly about the manager/landlady. It was an average read, nothing too standoutish about it for me.

Eve suffers from agoraphobia and never leaves the building she owns- so instead she watches her tenants and tries to make life easier for them by meddling. At first it seems to keep her occupied, until she walks into a situation where one of them ends up dead. The twists and turns that unfold afterward kept me constantly on edge. This is a brilliant psychological thriller!

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This one was a real page-turner—so much so that I found myself racing through the chapters like a kid on a sugar high!

A dedicated landlord, Eve, cares for her tenants, viewing them as neighbors rather than just guests. However, when one tenant is found dead in the building, Eve's sense of safety is shattered. Previously believing danger was only outside, she discovers unsettling truths about her building's history and the secrets of its tenants. With police inquiries intensifying and tenants holding secret meetings, Eve must uncover the truth to protect everyone, even at the risk of her stability.

The protagonist, Eve, grapples with anxiety and agoraphobia, instantly drawing you into her world. You can’t help but empathize with her plight, yet you’re also itching to uncover the secrets lurking in her life. As we delve deeper into Eve’s story, alongside her adorable furry sidekick, a sense of suspicion creeps in regarding everyone around her. The plot is intricately woven, with twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Seriously, unless you’re a mind reader, you won’t see most of the surprises coming! And when you think you’ve pieced everything together, the ending leaves you hanging—what will Eve do next? The choice is yours!

If you relish tales filled with lies, deceit, and a treasure trove of subtle hints that only reveal their significance at the end, this book is your next obsession. It’s a smooth read that kept me perched on the edge of my seat, and I devoured it in a single day. Don’t let this book slip through your fingers—grab it and get ready for a wild ride!

Thank you, Boldwood Books, for the digital ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.