Another great read from Lucy foley, kept me grilled throughout and unpredictable ending. 5 stars, can’t wait for her next book release

Another twisty and intriguing locked-room-mystery by Foley! Although this wasn't my favourite of her books so far, the Paris setting was definitely welcome and there were quite a few surprises thrown into the storyline.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I must admit I found this book a little slow at first, but once I got to the middle of the book it was much better. A recommended read.

This book started quite slowly and I struggled to get into it. It also threw a lot of characters in at the beginning which was hard to remember. It eventually started to come together though. I enjoyed the latter part of the book even though the twists were somewhat predictable.

I read and loved Lucy Foley's other books, *The Hunting Party* and *The Guest List*, so when I saw that she had written another book I pounced on it. This is another locked-room mystery featuring a cast of shady characters with dark secrets. It's set in Paris where Jess comes to visit her brother, but when she arrives, he is nowhere to be found and the other residents of the building evade her questions.

I will admit that I am really easy to dupe, so I really enjoyed all the twists and turns of this story. All the characters were well-layered and mysterious and I enjoyed Jess finding out more about them. Jess, herself, also has a sketchy past which I think added to the layered mystery story. What I appreciated most about these characters is that they are all unlikeable and unreliable. Unlikeable characters I find are difficult to write well, so I was so happy to have read this book.

I don't want to reveal any of the plot, since it is a mystery, so I will leave it here. If you read this book, let me now what you thought of it!

In need of somewhere to stay, Jess turns up in Paris at the fancy apartment where her half-brother Ben has been living, only to find that he is not there to greet her. The other well-heeled occupants of the apartment block are unhelpful when she asks him if they have seen her brother, and from clues she finds in her brother's apartment, she begins to suspect that something bad has happened to him, and she sets out to find out where he is, and why he has disappeared.

This was quite a slow paced novel for a mystery, taking a lot of time to establish the different characters and the Parisien apartment setting. I thought it was a well written novel, but it didn't particularly grip my interest in the way that a lot of mystery thrillers can.

With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in return for an honest review.

This is Lucy Foley at her Finest!

I haven't been this addicted to a book in a long time. I had chills at points of this book and had to concisely make sure I was still breathing.

This has the most immaculate Paris vibes and you feel as if you are living at Rue des Amants yourself, You have been pulled into each character's worlds with the perfect mixture of reveling and suspense.

I cannot wait to get my hands on a physical copy of this and re-read it :)

I was sent a copy of The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley to read and review by NetGalley. I really enjoyed this book; it had a good cast of characters and plenty of twists and turns. Some reviews liken it to Agatha Christie’s novels and I can quite see why. It’s a real whodunnit, with each of the characters having their own chapters, most of which were told first person, which I liked. This gave the added value of each person’s own particular perspective rather than just being narrated. A good choice if you enjoy a modern mystery thriller.

I don’t often read thrillers but I did enjoy this book. It didn’t seem the most complex so was good for a lighter read, which suits me. It kept me gripped and enjoyed the twist towards the end. I would have liked more of the Paris atmosphere to come through, but then the focus is on the apartment building, which is the centre of most of the action and reflects the mystery of it all.
Thank you Netgalley and publishers for this copy to review.

I've enjoyed Lucy' last novels and and given that they have piqued my interest from beginning to end, I thought her new novel, the Paris apartment would do the same but it sadly didn't.

Whilst I was interested in what happened to Ben, it wasn't until the story picked up pace towards the end that I became invested. I found the storyline of Jess trying to find out what happened to Ben and everyone's different viewpoints leading up to what happened a bit slow and I was eager to find out what happened and finish the book but only because I'd already invested a lot of time in the beginning.

This book would be great for someone who loves a drawn out storyline and the characters different aspects but it wasn't for me.

I gave it 3 stars as it became more exciting when Mimi's family history was discussed and when we found out what really happened to Ben and Jacques but I wanted more from Lucy and I didn't feel this book gives the excitement that I was looking for.

Manifique!
Freelance reporter Ben Daniels is expecting his half sister Jess, he messaged to say he'd wait up for her arrival but when she arrives at his Paris apartment building late at night there's no sign of him. When the following morning Ben still hasn't appeared and the other apartment occupants aren't exactly welcoming, his sisters sense of foreboding grows and I was hooked.

The author has a real knack for creating atmosphere and tension and this book has plenty of both. The scene setting was good, a grand old apartment building set back from the cobbled street, Sacré-Cœur visible from its roof terrace and just a stones throw from the seedier side of Paris nightlife.

A great read. I had many theories, suspected nearly every character and this novel kept me hooked from start to finish. Definitely recommended.

I could not initially decide what I thought of this psychological thriller. It did not entirely hang together for me.

Jess is escaping an unsavoury situation to stay with her half brother, Ben, in Paris. However when she arrives, Ben has disappeared. He was working on an investigation but she does not know into what. She begins to find out about the other occupants of the apartments and becomes to feel unwelcome and under threat.

As she discovers more about the family’s secrets she learns more about Ben and herself.

Interesting but not captivating!

Always love Lucy Foley’s books and this was no exception. Such a cliche, but I couldn’t put it down. Atmospheric, chilling and compelling.

I really enjoyed this novel. It was full of twists and believable characters, just a really good, fun page turner to get lost in. You know when you read a novel by Lucy Foley you will get a good solid crime/mystery/thriller, and more twists than you can count.

I loved this book and read it in very little time. Jess has fled her latest job and boyfriend and is coming to Paris to stay with her brother. He texts her the address but just a few hours later when she arrives, he is nowhere to be seen and there seems to be blood on the floor.
I liked the way the story was told from the perspectives of different characters. I particularly liked Jess who becomes fearless and determined in her search. A satisfying ending too.

The book started a bit slow but as you read on, the story does get engaging. I did not fall in love with any of the characters but I still wanted to find out what happens in the end!

I have always loved Foley's books and was keen to get stuck into this latest offering. However, this was not for me. I just could not connect to the plot and was not particularly interested in what was happening. I do not know why but it just was not thrilling or exciting and I hate to say it but I was bored.
Foley writes this from different character perspectives, a style I usually love, however, again, for some reason it did not work for this book. I was confused who was who and how they were connected and it did not help me gain a better understanding of them.
It pains me to say it but this just was not for me.

A real page turner of a thriller with twists right up to the end. I really liked how the story is told and unfolds via the different characters perspectives.
Jess arrives in Paris to stay with her brother only to discover he has disappeared and that the other tenants in the apartment are not what they first seem and may be implicated in her brothers disappearance.
Entertaining thriller with plenty of suspense and intrigue to keep you hooked.

I love Lucy Foley. Her books are always so gripping, and this one is a real page turner.
Jess arrives in Paris to stay with her brother. He's not there though. There are strange circumstances and a cast of people who all seem to have something to hide.
The way the narrative switches between characters is a great way to tell the story. Filling in bits and pieces of the puzzle.
Jess as the main character is determined and fearless too.

My favourite Lucy Foley yet. Vivid, atmospheric and compelling, The Paris Apartment is full of genuinely shocking twists and turns that will have you turning pages as fast as you can!