I am not entirely sure that this book is by the same KL Slater that wrote Liar. The writing style is not the same, and it is just not as engaging as all the other work. The character development is lacking, and its all too convenient to believe. The ending left me disappointed. While this book was entertaining and had a good amount of psychology to it, the ending was rushed. There was a lot more potential with this plot. Wish i could leave a better review since I do love most of this author's work but this one did not cut it.

This book held my interest and a lot of the time, I didn't know where it was going. I enjoyed reading it. The premise is a bit of a stretch but it is a unique subject that in the thousands of books I've read, I haven't encountered before. I didn't really feel vested in the characters though. It was a bit stand offish in that way.

This is the first of K. L Slater's books that I have read, and although I enjoyed the concept of the story, I did find it rather predictable.

Freya and her young daughter Skye find themselves looking for a new home after the passing of Freya's husband Lewis. However, Lewis had left her before his untimely death to move in with his new partner. Freya can no longer afford to keep the house they bought together so has no choice but to sell it. Whilst in a coffee shop, she is approached by an older man - Dr Marsden, who offers her an opportunity she simply cant afford to miss.

And that is how they find themselves living in Adder House, a block of apartments that is filled with quite the array of characters.
From this point, things start to unravel and we find some interesting traits out about the other residents.

Throughout the book we also follow somebody reading from an old diary, the same person who appears to be watching Freya and Skye's every move.

This book was enjoyable enough to read, but I did find I could predict the ending from early on in the story. would however certainly not be deterred from reading other books by this author.

Thank you to Netgalley, Amazon Publishing and K L Slater for my advanced copy of this book for my honest review.

You know the old saying that if something seems too good to be true it probably is? Well that saying completely applies to The Apartment by K.L. Slater. I spent most of the book yelling at Freya in my head and telling her to get out, but no one ever listens.

The Apartment was a slow burn but also fast-paced if that makes sense, and I loved the writing. This was my first K.L. Slater book even though I've been meaning to read her books forever and I'm glad I finally did. I can already tell that I'm bound to love the rest of her novels.

I'm keeping this short because I don't want to give anything away, but if you're looking for a quick, twisty, and suspenseful read I would recommend The Apartment. I was surprised by the ending and overall really enjoyed it all. I will definitely be moving this author's other books up on my TBR now too!

Thank you to the publisher for my advance review copy via NetGalley. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

I really enjoyed this book! A great story line that kept me hooked and excellent main characters. I would highly recommend this book.

K.L Slater does it again! I've been a huge fan of hers every since I read "All the Pretty Girls" and this book was no different.
Freya and her 5 year old have been through a lot lately. She's a single mom who will be losing her home.
Suddenly, Dr. Marsden takes an interest in her and offers her an apartment for a too good to be true low rent.
Dr. Marsden seems to good to be true and of course once she is in the apartment, she begins to suspect things aren't what they seem.

Slater has a knack for great thrillers. This is one that keeps you guessing and actually does have an amazing surprise ending!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc for my free and honest review.

This was a quick and enjoyable read. I enjoyed the suspense and the ending nicely wrapped everything up.

I always enjoy KL Slater books, easy reading, good storyline, lots of twists or 'hooks' as you read. I would say this book is no different. perhaps even more intriguing as the themes were in line with my job as a psychologist. Overall, get reading

I feel like this book had a lot of potential. It was t the creepy, suspenseful, story I had hoped for. While there were moments that I felt like could have built up to more, there weren’t a lot and they never got more intense.
Also, if an offer is too good to be true for an amazing apartment, guys, it is. Don’t fall for it. Half the time it’s haunted, the other half there are crazy people involved. Just saying.
The tie in with the whole Little Albert part I thought could have been done without also. While it did tie it together, it wasn’t particularly necessary to the main story as it could’ve been just a basic experiment. Overall, I’d say 3/5 stars from me.

Everything to love about K.L. Slater can be found right here in this book. It’s teaming with exemplary writing, an engaging storyline, and all the creepy twists and turns you can handle. Her characters are dynamic and hold this depth that makes the reader want to know more. A perfect read for bookclubs everywhere! 5 stars!

Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC of #TheApartment, which was read and reviewed voluntarily.

This reminds me so much of another book I read recently (Lock Every Door by Riley Sager)...it was difficult to keep the stories separated.

Keep me wondering what twist would happen and how much strange would continue. Good story but didn't grip at any point.

Single mother Freya Miller is struggling after the betrayal & then death of her husband. Adrift with no money & no job she thanks her lucky stars when she meets Dr. Marsden at a coffee shop. He offers her an affordable apartment in the gorgeous Adder House. It seems to good to be true but she has no options. Soon Freya feels as though she’s being watched, objects are moved & she’s hearing strange sounds. Can she figure this out & escape with her daughter Skye in time?

I liked this book, it’s a really taut novel about paranoia & when do you start listening to your gut instinct? Freya has little options so you can understand why she moves into Adder House so quickly & why it’s hard to just up & leave when she starts noticing odd things. The ending is good, creepy for sure. However I felt there were a couple plot lines that didn’t go anywhere, it seemed like they were going to be more important. I would have liked more explanations on those ones & perhaps the ending was a tad rushed for me. But overall it’s a fast, short thriller that’s definitely worth your time.

Freya is at her lowest point, she has recently lost her husband and is now about to lose her home. She is worried where she and her young daughter Skye will live when she happens to meet a man putting out flyers for an apartment for rent. They start talking and he convinces Freya to come and look at his apartment as he believes that they will be a perfect fit.
When Freya sees the building she loves it, but worries that it is way beyond what she can afford. Dr. Marsden the landlord assures her that he will make the rent affordable. Freya and Skye move in and just as they are settling in, some very disturbing things start happening. Is the Adder House apartment all that it appears to be or are there some terrible hidden secrets behind its beautiful facade.
This mystery thriller is a great read and one that pulls you right into the story and its characters.
Thank you to Netgalley for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this book! Read it all in one day .
A real page turner .
The plot twist is unexpected . This is the first book I’ve read by KL Slater. I will be on the look out now for her other books .

Newly widowed Freya and her five year old daughter Skye move into an apartment in Adder House. It seems too good to be true- a gorgeous building where the rent depends on what you can afford. She doesn’t know it, but Freya was chosen to live there. Soon, things start to happen. Somebody is messing with their lives. Freya is unsure if she is going crazy or if they are all in her head. Did she bring her daughter Skye into danger?

While this was an intriguing read, it was VERY similar to Riley Sager’s Lock Every Door. I think there was a lot of build up to a very quick resolution. I liked the idea of everything as it came to be- it was very believable. I still have questions after finishing it- some pieces felt unresolved.

I read a lot of books of this genre, and this one was in the middle of the pack for me. Not horrible, but nothing to really stand out, either. Some parts were quite improbable, and even though it's fiction, it was a bit hard to swallow. The pace wasn't consistent, so I had a hard time staying engaged at times. The ending left a few things still unanswered. I saw similarities with "Lock Every Door" by Riley Sager, but this author's book paled in comparison to Sager's.

I've never read this author, but I've heard good things. I will consider checking out future books.

The bond between mother and daughter is well defined in this story. The story kicks off softly with a single mom Freya, searching for an apartment. As soon as Freya moves in her new apartment, she notices creepy things around her. Some parts of the story cover extracts of old diary pages. I felt that those extracts didn’t really gel with the main storyline. The language is simple and easy to understand. Overall a entertaining story.
Thank you NetGalley, KL Slater and Amazon Publishing for reader’s copy of this novel. The review is based on my opinion of the book and was not influenced in any way.

Freya is a young, single mother whose husband died recently after leaving her for another woman. To make ends meet she has to sell their family home in London and find a small flat to rent. When an elderly man approaches her in a cafe and offers her an apartment in one of the best parts of London for peppercorn rent she is rightly suspicious but decides to take it. As soon as she moves in, things get very creepy, not least the other residents that she meets. But instead of grabbing her young daughter and running for the hills, she decides to stick it out, even though she is stressed and unhappy and her daughter is having nightmares.

This was quite an entertaining read but overall just felt a bit too contrived for me. I felt the basic premise was stretched pretty thin to fit everything that happened. The relationships between the other residents such that these events could occur unhindered were never clearly explained. Extracts from a 1920s diary and the voice of a person watching Freya and Skye just didn't feel authentic, especially once the identity of the person was revealed. Overall the plot felt very patchy and rushed and not up to K. L. Slater's usual standard.

I really enjoyed this novel. There were definitely some twists and turns throughout. I had some ideas about what would happen but they didn't. I would have liked to have discovered why Lewis died and if this was related to the dr. Certain points were so creepy and sinister. I really liked it. I wasn't expecting Lizzie to be the villian.

I am a huge fan of this author, however I was slightly disappointed with this one. The premise of the story was just too improbable and I couldn't really connect with the plot at all. Also some of the writing was a bit too flowery and read almost like a mills and boon at times. I am so sorry not to be more positive about the book, I will certainly read more from this author, I just felt this one was not up to her usual excellent standard.