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WOW, I loved this book. I devoured it and couldn’t put it down! There was plenty of twists, it kept me guessing and hooked me from the start. Highly recommend!

Omg! This book is absolutely amazing! A fantastic list of characters and a plot that kept me reading long intonthe night.
Highly recommended and 5 stars from me.

Eve is suffering from agoraphobia, but quite happily looks after the tenants of her block and ensures they are satisfied.

She has a few other issues which make this tale a little unpredictable and makes the reader wonder what exactly is the truth of what is happening.

When a tenant is found dead after hanging themselves, and another tenant is missing, the plot takes a twisty turn and I could not guess what happens next.


I loved the setting of this read and the story, although a little slow soon had me hooked.

Eve is a unrelateable character but considering what she's been through this is understandable.

This is a good read and i enjoyed my reading time

The Tenants by MA Hunter, Evie is the landlord for a house of flats in which she lives at the top. she inherited the building from her dad when he passed away and it was just in time because right before the Covid epidemic eve was assaulted and now has a agoraphobia. To make sure her tenants are comfortable and getting along well she goes into the crawlspace to eavesdrop on their private conversations. although Bill is her favorite tenant she treats them all with kindness even when she secretly hears them disparaging her or her apartments. They usually all get along but lately strange things have been happening and it all comes to head when her and Danielle go to check on Jason and find him hanging by a rope in his apartment. his death is just the beginning but soon eve learns it isn’t the first suspicious death to happen in these block of flats. unfortunately Jason‘s death will just be the beginning of everything that someone secretly has planned for Evie. The psychiatrist she sees nor all the wine in the world can get her to go to the doorway to bring her groceries in but after she learns who is out to viciously get vengeance she even contemplate jumping from the top window. They even caused her to be blamed for the strange events happening by the police and EV thinks it may just be her day to get her come up but then again it may not. I really really loved this book I have only one issue with it and that is I want to know what happened to little Frankie. Did the cat make it out alive? I do believe the author owes us an epilogue or at least an update on the cat. after reading some pretty standard Soso books I was super excited to get one I could sync my teeth into and that was definitely this book. It is so twisty and there is way more to the story than I put in my review including her brother Peter Jennifer is jealousy Danielle‘s bike in so much more it truly was a great read and one I definitely recommend. #NetGalley, #BoldwoodBooks, #TheBlindReviewer, #MyHonestReview, #MAHunter, #TheTenants,

Overall enjoyed this but it felt a bit slow - I would've preferred another POV to add depth to the story.

A story about a woman with agoraphobia who can’t leave the building she owns. Despite her inability to venture outside, she goes out of her way to ensure her tenants enjoy living there and finds immense happiness in their well-being. What they don’t know is that she secretly listens to them through a hidden passageway.

However, her peaceful existence is shattered when she stumbles upon a murder and encounters a mysterious intruder who seems to be accessing things in a way that defies explanation.

This isn’t your typical thriller. While the twist was satisfying, I found the characters a bit underdeveloped, and the plot felt disjointed, with some parts that didn’t seem to serve a purpose.

On the bright side, it’s a quick and easy read, making it a good choice for those seeking a light-hearted and entertaining story to pass the time.

This was quite a compelling story that I just couldn't stop reading. Eve is a landlord who lives in the building with her tenants and suffers from extreme agorophobia. Because of this, she gets a little too invested in her tenants' lives. At first, you think she's kind of terrible when you see what she does, but you start feeling sorry for her, the more her character reveals about her past. Her safe, careful life is thrown into chaos when one of her tenants dies, and you see she's kind of on the edge of a breakdown. She starts doubting those in her building whom she thought she knew, and is surprised to see how much they were hiding. And she gets even more paranoid when she learns about the dark history of the building that her father never shared with her before leaving it to her.

I wouldn't say Eve is too likable a character, but she's certainly intriguing. You know someone is messing with her, but it's hard to figure out what's really going on. I think that's part of why I couldn't put this book down, because I kept wanting to know how things were happening, and who was doing it. Who's hiding something and who isn't? You can't trust Eve's assessments because she's way off base, so it's up to the reader to figure it out. The conclusion stretches credibility a bit, but it's entertaining and a fitting end to this crazy story.

I think it's a fun story for anyone, and you'll find yourself flying through it to see how it all turns out.

I really enjoyed this book, and I think you will too! I always have a fear when there are multiple characters, but a few chapters in, my fear vanished as it was easily followed and understood and I was engrossed. It was written in great form, to bring out feelings a psychological thriller should. I highly recommend this book!

“The Tenants” is a mystery/thriller by MA Hunter. In this book the reader follows Eve, who is the on-premises landlord of a block of flats. Eve is a rather unreliable narrator - and it takes some unraveling to figure out if what she’s telling the reader is actually true or possibly alcohol and paranoia related. Eve tries to ensure that the tenants are mostly one happy family - trying to make the peace amongst the tenants when necessary. This book had some twists I didn’t see coming and I found some of the side plots a bit on the edge of being believable, but the book and story kept me engaged and I did want to know the outcome. Solid read and it was a quick read too.

A great thriller. I didn’t guess the twists and turns. The main character is a bit unlikeable as she does everything wrong and doesn’t seem to think before she acts.

Quite an enjoyable read. It's twisty and turney and well written. Its hard to work out who is pulling the strings in this creepy house and as the police close in, you're wondering, is Eve really up to no good or is someone plotting against her. The agoraphobia is an interesting addition to building the level 9f desperation Eve feels as things spiral and she finds herself in real danger

This story is focused around an agoraphobic landlady and her small group of tenants who she has thoroughly background checked, or so she thinks. You never really know a person, do you? Friends and foes are unrecognizable in this fun and twisty read!

Thank you to M A Hunter, NetGalley, and Boldwood Books for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The Tenants by M A Hunter

It’s been 5 years since Eve has left the confines of her apartment complex after suffering a brutal attack. Despite being an agoraphobic, she tries to be the best landlady and keep her tenants happy. Tension arises between 2 tenants and before Eve can intervene, one is dead and the other missing. She also suspects someone has been breaking into her flat.

I really enjoyed this book, the plot twist was unexpected but I do feel the ending was rushed.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4. This was a very suspenseful read and definitely raised my anxiety towards the end. It was a little slow for me around the 60% mark but picked up around 80%. Can you imagine a secret passageway in an old building? How creepy and fun. After finishing this book I'm still undecided if I like Eve, the main character or not. Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the advanced copy.

When Eve is left a block of flats following her dad's passing she is eager to look after the tenants, even if they are not aware of this and this means earwigging through the walls. What else would she do with her time having not been outside for years?
Strange things start to happen that has Eve, her family and
Tenants questioning her sanity.
When one of the tenants is found dead and another one missing of course all eyes are on Eve. She has to do whatever she can to prove her innocence and show she hadnt lost her mind.
The book that keeps you guessing and also not too sure what to believe, plenty of surprises and twists.

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Title: The
Author: M A Hunter

While The Tenants had an intriguing premise, it didn't quite hit the mark for me. The pacing was slow, and it took a while for the story to really pick up. I was hoping for more twists and turns to keep me hooked, but they never fully materialized.

Thank you NetGalley, Boldwood Books and M A Hunter so the eARC!!

Publication Date: August 18th 2025
Rating: ✨✨

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Eve is agoraphobic and hasn't been outside in five years due to experiencing a terrifying crime where the perpetrator was never caught. She spends her days keeping watch over her tenants, to her they feel like family. When one of the building's occupants turns up dead, Eve intends to find the killer, even if it means she puts herself in the crosshairs.

While the plot of The Tenants is initially interesting, I found parts of it dragged and I was often tempted to skip ahead to solve the mystery (though ultimately I did not). While there were lots of twists, I found the main character of Eve hard to root for and the ending a bit much. A perfectly serviceable thriller, but not my favorite. 3 stars.

I received this advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This book was amazing. I really liked Eve, I know most people do not, however, I relate to her with my own agoraphobia! I was shocked to see another book talking about it. I have only read one other thriller where a MFC struggled from it. I will recommend this to my friends and family when it comes out.

This book was more intense and atmospheric than I had expected it to be which led to an incredible reading experience. Eve wasn't super likeable but I did enjoy the story and the ending was fantastic.

In The Tenants, M.A. Hunter invites us inside a building where nothing is as peaceful as it seems—and where the caretaker isn’t just tending plants, but quietly watching everyone who walks the halls. For five years, he hasn’t stepped foot outside. This building is his entire world. So when a tenant is found dead, he knows something’s very wrong… and maybe more dangerous than the outside world he fears.

What starts with unsettling curiosity quickly spirals into tension, paranoia, and haunting revelations. Secret meetings, a mysterious past, and police questions push our narrator to the brink, and readers are taken along for the ride. Hunter’s writing is sharp, immersive, and builds the kind of creeping dread that keeps you flipping pages well past bedtime.

This isn’t your typical psychological thriller—it’s claustrophobic, intimate, and layered with the kind of character depth that makes you wonder who’s watching you through the walls. For fans of domestic noir and suspense that seeps in slowly, The Tenants is a brilliant, unnerving treat.

Thanks to NetGalley, MA Hunter and Boldwood Books for the ARC.