Freya has sold her house because she has lost her husband. She is not looking forward to living with her five year old daughter in a friends spare room. A chance meeting in a coffee shop with a retired doctor gets her an apartment in an upmarket house for very little rent. She accepts the apartment but she is sure that this must be too good to be true.
A psychological thriller that gave me flashbacks of Rosemary’s Baby.
The tension built from chapter to Chaper and I didn’t not want to put this book down.
Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this read, it was very quick and fast paced and some of the plot twists were really interesting. I loved how creepy the writing was at times, it genuinely did make me sometimes anxious. Some parts of the story were repetitive as I have read them before in other books, but overall the story was entertaining, however I think that reading it in one sitting helped with this, if I read it over a longer period of time it may be less enjoyed. Some parts of the story were to coincidental which made the book less believable at times. Overall, it was a good average book.

Freya and her daughter Skye moved into a deluxe apartment in am old building. It's far better than they could afford, and their good fortune seems to come with a dose of fear. Not everyone in the building is a good person, and after scary things begin to happen, Freya decides to move out. But she can't find Skye.
The author has set out to write a scary and suspenseful novel, and for the most part she succeeds. The ending seems quite hurried given the slower pace of the novel. In order to preserve their creepiness, other characters are not fleshed out. The results are modest.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.

What a fun book! I absolutely LOVED getting to know Freya and her new neighbors at Adder House. Talk about creeptastic! The story was filled with little twists and turns that kept me guessing all the way through and I LOVED it!! Such a fun book to read!!

Creepy & disturbing, this is a gripping page turner that I highly recommend. I raced through this book in record time, constantly on edge needing to know what was going to happen next!
Nothing more to say except it’s very good, make sure you add it to your list! I rated it a strong 4⭐️.

3-4 stars rounded up.

This is an intriguing novel which keeps you thinking until the end. Freya Millers life is in a state of terrible flux after her husband Lewis left her and subsequently died. She has a five year old daughter Skye to provide for, she has to sell the family home and she’s now financially stretched. She receives an unexpected and welcome offer of a very cut price apartment in stunning Adder House in Kensington and close to Hyde Park Corner. This is a very desirable and expensive part of London and no way could she afford this if she pays market value. Though she feels some twinges of unease the offer is too good to refuse and she’s out of options in reality. So she quells and suppresses any anxiety and moves in with Skye. The story is told by Freya in the present day and backtracks to the story of her husband and is interspersed with a journal from 1902 by Beatrice Barger whose son Douglas is a case study at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore. How do these seemingly disparate storylines connect? It’s only towards the end of the book the surprising connection is revealed.

The story is well written, you feel Freya’s loss, the deep love for her daughter and her frissons of anxiety about the house and it’s occupants. There is a good amount of tension and some of the characters convey a real sense of unease. The plot builds well with a growing number of strange events that almost tips Freya over the edge. Freya is likeable and you admire the lengths she goes to in order to discover the truth about Adder House and the people who also live there. The end is a tad convoluted and possibly a bit barking but it’s different and that’s a positive thing!!! I did get a bit fed up of Freya’s overuse of the term ‘poppet’ at the end of every conversation with Skye. I’d have been very happy to have seen a ‘sweetheart’ or even ‘munchkin’ just to ring the changes!!!

Overall, an enjoyable and easy read that keeps you interested.

Ps. Since the story is set in July the cherry tree at Adder House would not have had blossom and made living confetti for Skye. Just saying!!!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing for the arc.

The Apartment by K.L. Slater started off exciting with the introduction of the main character, Freya, and her encounter with Dr. Marsden in the coffee shop. As I was reading, I knew something sinister was occurring and wanted to shout, “Don’t do it!” I felt I was in for a wild ride. The storyline progressed at a slow burn but did keep my interest, and I wanted to learn more about what was happening and why. However, the ending felt rushed and forced and a bit unbelievable.

I wasn’t a huge fan of many characters, but I did like Freya’s young daughter, Skye, and Freya’s friends. I don’t want to give anything away about the story and mystery, but I was pleasantly surprised with who was responsible for the strange things occurring with Freya and what was happening at Adder House.

Overall, it was a good story, and the writing was solid. I only wish the ending was a little different.

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When Freya and her daughter Skye are given a too good to be true offer to live in a beautiful apartment for next to nothing, Freya can’t resist. She’s newly widowed and struggling. But as soon as they move in the apartment, she notices the other tenants in the building seem “off.” Strange noises are heard and unexplainable things are happening. And it feels like the owners are getting a little too involved into Freyas life. Is she paranoid or is there something sinister going on in this building? The good thing about this book was that it was a quick read and left you wanting to know just WHAT is going on. But I found Freya a little too naive and predictable. Still, as always, an enjoyable, well written book by this author.

K.L Slater is one of my favourite authors and this book didn’t disappoint. She manages to create a perfect psychological thriller that has plenty of twists and turns.
This book was deliciously dark and I devoured it in 1 sitting.

Freya Miller has had some major tragedies in her life in such a short period of time, losing her husband and needing a place to live all while caring for her five year old daughter Skye.

Freya can't believe her luck when she meets Dr. Marsden at Starbucks on Kensington High Street, while she is scanning the bulletin board for places to rent. Dr. Marsden offers her a deal that seems too good to pass up, an apartment at a reasonable price at Adder House, one of London's nicest areas. As the saying goes, if it seems too good to be true....

I had high hopes for this book. When reading the description, it really caught my attention but I didn't love it. It was a very easy read and somewhat enjoyable but I found myself just wanting to get through it to find out how it would all play out.

Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to review this book in exchange for my review.

The Apartment by K.L. Slater was a fast read. Loaded with suspense.

Freya and her daughter Skye (5 years old) move into Adder House after Lewis' (Freya's husband's) death. More than a mansion - it's much too good to be true. The mansion is made up of 5 separate units with five different occupants. Dr. Marsden (the landlord) is quite the gentleman but his wife, Audrey, looks a bit like "Bride of Frankenstein. (Both are in their 60's.) Audrey scares Skye even as she is nice to her. But her looks...and her "demands"...

Along with this developing story is another from many years ago that is quite alarming...

K.L. Slater never disappoints! Great characterization and a very good read! Recommend!

Many Thanks to Amazon Publishing UK and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review.

I enjoyed that this was a quick read with a compelling mystery. It was satisfyingly creepy and I couldn't help but keep turning the pages to see how it all panned out.

As much as I did enjoy it, I had to majorly suspend disbelief that the main character could be so impossibly naive, and then again when everything was revealed. I'm also infuriated that we never found out how Freya's husband died!

Overall a fun read but I probably wouldn't recommend it.

This is the creepy tale of Freya and her young daughter moving into a seemingly too good to be true tenancy. They are chosen to live in a smart apartment in Adder House, in a very desirable location, in exchange for a peppercorn rent.

At first it’s great. Freya enjoys the apartment and begins to settle into a new life.

Soon though, things just don’t seem right and there are creepy occurrences in Adder House. The other residents are suspiciously unlike the first impression they gave and slowly Freya begins to feel unnerved.

You have to suspend belief with this one. Why would Freya just move in unquestioningly with a group of strangers? I also found there to be a couple of clunky threads that were unnecessary. For example her husband’s death was unexplained and really didn’t add anything.

On the whole, just going with it and ignoring the unbelievable, I did enjoy this. The author did a great job in ramping up the creepiness and unease. I would recommend it. I read the whole book in a day so must have been hooked!!

I received an advance copy of this from netgalley in return for an honest review.

Absolutely one of my favorite authors!! As soon as I received this ARC I started it and finished it in one day. A great story with a creepy, gothic feel as Freya can't believe her luck when she is offered an apartment in Adder House, a very expensive and exclusive home in London but once she and her young daughter move in they are starting to feel anything but lucky. A very fast-paced and suspenseful read. I highly recommend!

I usually love this author and was excited to see a new one from her.
Was a little unbelievable to me. Didn't draw me in and devour it. Was just an ok read with a ok ending.
3.5 rounded up.

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for an early release of this book.

I have read several books by K.L.Slater and they’ve all been good thrillers that are really easy to read - but I think this is the best one yet! When Freya and her daughter Skye move into an apartment that is beyond their means at the behest of a wealthy doctor, odd things seem to start happening ... This book created a real sense of dread and unease - I found myself wanted to read more and more just to solve the mystery of what was going on! My only complaint is that the book was too short - I felt there was scope for more creepy goings on!

I love the writing of Kim Slater and enjoy the consistently high standard of writing. Her books are punchy and instantly grip you normally in my experience are read in one or two sittings. Well yet again that was the case with this one and was instantly pulled in by the creepy psychological thriller that had so many excellent characters and I am sure this will prove to be another best selling novel.

Freya Miller is a single mother who on losing her husband very soon lost her home leaving her and her 5 year old daughter Skye potentially homeless. A strange off chance meeting with a Dr. Marsden gives her fresh hope. He offers Freya an unbelievable opportunity to move into an exclusive house in London at a price she can afford. Very soon Freya and Skye have moved in to the apartment in Adder House and are made to feel very welcome by the other residents.

Is this too good to be true? Freya starts to experience some strange happenings, leaving her feeling uneasy. Freya begins to think that there are some hidden secrets that may affect both her and Skye. for both Adder House and its residence are not as they appear.

I loved this book and thought the characters were excellent. A creepy psychological thriller that keeps you guessing, works for me.
I would like to thank both Net Galley and Amazon Publishing for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

So different but so good. The characters were amazing and well developed. Brilliant storyline and kept me entertained.

Well written, great characters and a spooky thriller what more could you ask for? Well I’d like a interesting believable plot please.
The Apartment is pretty great, it’s enjoyable and gripping and all the things I like about reading but it’s just lacking. The plot is like one of those crazy dreams you have where you wake up and think “what’s wrong with my head” but it just didn’t work.
I’m a huge K. L. Slater fan but this let me down a little.

The Apartment by K.L Slater
Thanks @netgalley @klslaterauthor and @amazonpublishing for my arc
Publication date 28th April 2020
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This is by far one of the creepiest books I have ever read. I love K.L Slater and have read and loved everything she has ever written. This book though is in a league of its own. I absolutely raced through it in one night, staying up ridiculously late to finish. Thank goodness it’s the weekend 🙃.
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The book follows Freya who is struggling and at a sudden crossroads in her life following the death of her husband Lewis. She has to sell her family home and find somewhere to live with her young daughter and she has to do it fast. A chance meeting with Dr Marsden in a coffee shop offers Freya and Skye the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to rent an apartment in the prestigious Adder House, owned by the Doctor, at a reasonable rate seems far too good to be true. What happens after Freya and Skye move in? You’ll have to read for yourself. All I can say is be prepared for one hell of a crazy ride. Amazing and dark. I highly recommend this book.