Unfortunately I'm on a roll of reading thrillers with plots similar to other thrillers that I have read at the minute - this is my third in a row!!

So because of that, <em>The Other Tenant</em> was quite a predictable thriller for me in terms of development regarding a new tenant getting far too nosey, the collection of character stereotypes that are brought together in this kind of situation (poor yet still privileged), and twists regarding what happened to "the other tenant".

So any negative comments aren't really fair of me because this happens a lot with thrillers, and it's all about which book you get to experience first! So for anybody who hasn't read this kind of plot before, I'm sure you'll love it. It is a well-written book with a lot of good qualities, and Kara is always an author I enjoy.

What did really stand out for me with this book, though, was the abandoned school setting. I loved the atmosphere this welcomed, so this definitely gave the story a unique spin for me which I really liked.

I absolutely love Lesley Kara's books, they have everything I love in them and are always entertaining and brilliant written, this one is exactly the same, I read it in almost one go!
The concept of a property guardian isn't one id ever come across before so I was intrigued - Marlow is a property guardian for an old run down school with several other guardians - que untrustworthy people and lots of mystery.
Highly recommend

Lesley Kara books are always so fun and addictive. I read The Other Tenant in an evening, unable to put it down. The mystery of the old abandoned school had me hooked. A story full of untrustworthy characters, in a place where nothing was as it seemed.

I had not heard of property guardians before but it makes a lot of sense. Marlow was one of a group of people who were living in an old private school that was set for redevelopment. Their job was to look after the place and make sure it wasn’t taken over by squatters and destroyed beforehand. It was an interesting story with plenty happening all the time..

Thanks to Random House UK, Transworld Publishers, Bantam for my advanced copy of this book to read. Published on April 25th.

Property guardians are quite common in my country. Due to the housing crisis, its often the only kind of property that is available at an affordable rent. As the rent for social housing is nearing 727 pounds a month, many young (and not so young) people are very happy to be able to live somewhere, anywhere, for something like 150 pounds a month. Even if it means you can only stay a year in an old school building.
Having to live in an old school, as Marlow is forced to do in this story, may sound nice because of the size of the rooms. But not for Marlow, as soon as she discovers she has to live with a bunch of strangers in her old school. The one where the biggest tragedy of her life happened. Property guardians are supposed to watch the building and take care it stays safe and will not be overrun by squatters. To er shock and dismay Marlow finds out that the self-proclaimed ‘head guardian’ is keeping secrets and there are multiple signs that the building is not safe at all. Especially not the old swimming pool…
Despite her mixed feelings about living in the building, Marlow decides to find out what’s happening.
It’s always nice to read about a group of people coming together in a story, when you know there must be something strange going on. Who’s having ulterior motives and who’s not?
A nice enough read although it’s not I could really engage with the characters.
Thanks to Random House and Netgalley for this review copy.

I have read most of Lesley Kara’s books and I was looking forward to reading this one.
Marlow is a Property Guardian. She lives in some empty places temporarily until they are re developed. She has been asked to move into an empty room in an abandoned Private school which will be soon re developed. The person who lived their previously (Hayley) had left suddenly and not even saying goodbye to the other eclectic group of Property Guardians living there.
When she arrives, she realises that it is the school that she went they’re as a child and vowed that she would never return after what happened their years ago. And the room that she was expected to move in is now out of bounds because of the roof leaked after bad weather. She has been allocated a room in another part of the school, which she is not happy about. And she soon realises that they haven’t had rain in weeks. She senses that something is not right about the place. What is going on? What happened to Hayley. She is on a mission to find out.
This is another addictive read that I read it mostly one sitting. I enjoyed the premise of this story as I find it quite unique. There was a lot of characters in this story which we could have heard a bit more about as it was centred around Marlow mostly. The only thing annoyed me was some parts of the storyline wasn’t concluded at the end that left me with a lot of questions. 4 stars from me.

I have loved previous books by this author and was very pleased to get this one. however I didn’t really enjoy it at all. The story was unbelievable and the characters lacked depth. It wasn’t my cup of tea at all and such a slow burner.. I would definitely read the next one as I usually enjoy her novels. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it.

I enjoyed this fast paced and twisty thriller set in an old school awaiting redevelopment. Lesley Kara is a gifted storyteller and the novel well written and satisfying. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc.

A very interesting and compulsive read. It moves apace with very differing characters whose personalities are revealed bit by bit. The story has many surprising twists and turns but comes to a satisfying conclusion. Good setting, realistic characters. I would recommend.

A chilling noir thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end, with a gripping storyline and a complex protagonist.

Thankyou to netgalley for letting me read this ARC

I've not read anything by this author before, but I did really enjoy this. It was gripping and a great read

However, there were a few bits which we are still left wondering about which is a bit of a pain as you really want to know what happened,


Apart from that, it was a great read and I recommend

Thanks to NetGalley for my ARC of The Other Tenant by Lesley Kara. I really enjoyed this book filled with twists, mystery and entertainment. The characters are well written and kept me glued to my chair, way past bedtime!

The story revolves around Marlow who is the main character and is a live-in property guardian. Marlow's next residence is a place she never thought that she would see again - her own school that is soon to be converted into luxury apartments. Marlow is in conflict about moving here because of all the bad memories associated with it.

I enjoyed the book and wouldd recommend it to anyone

I a big fan of this author always an addictive read . Marlow is a Guardianangel of buildings being done up her job has come to an end, and she needs another or she homeless then her agent harry calls her he has a job for her at an old school. but when she reads email it's her old school where something bad happens. she does not let on to Rob in charge that she went to school here. now the woman that she is replacing Hayley. has just left without saying goodbye to the others. now Marlow thinks something does not add up, so she starts doing her own investigation. its a brilliant read but so creepy.

I have thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was a gripping, page turning thriller I could not put down. Very well done to Lesley Kara. This book was very well written.

Was desperate to read this as I’ve loved all of Lesley Kara other books. I struggled a bit with this one unfortunately. I’m hoping it’s cause I’m not well so will go back to it again. Just didn’t really like Marlow, found her annoying. Got a bit lost as well with bits but then I’m not well.

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

Marlow is a Property Guardian. That means she lives in properties that are currently unoccupied, but it’s completely legit, and helps both tenants and property owners. Marlow loves doing it, until her stint at a church is up and she’s offered a new place, in a school. Not just any school, her old school, where her best friend died. And she won’t be alone, as there are a whole crew of Property Guardians at the school. Despite her worries, she moves in. But she’s concerned about another tenant who has disappeared out of the blue, and her investigation begins.

This was such a unique story. I’ve never heard of Property Guardians before, but it’d work well in real life if it’s not already a thing. And for me, this is what made the whole story work well. I really liked the main character, Marlow, she carried a lot of demons and like all British people, she buried her head in the sand and tried to run away from those problems. The story had the right mix of tension, mystery, and entertainment. There were some sub plots mixed within aside from the main plot, and some of these were not solved, so I wish that the ending could have been slightly better, but I did enjoy the story overall,

i struggled with this book i managed to read it but it took me a while - the story and the setting was interesting as was how everytging fit together however i couldnt find anyway too relate too marlow though the character was annoying an a little irtitating i got lost in some places and fealt the ending was missing something.

I enjoyed this book and the setting of the old abandoned school certainly gave me the fear! I liked the motley crew of characters and found it quite sad in places. The thought of someone who has no other option but to sofa surf between empty buildings was disturbing but probably realistic in these times of sky high rents.
A good solid thriller I would recommend all of this author's books.

I enjoyed this, it was a quick read and there was lots going on. This is full of little plot threads that all weave together by the end, but you have to play close attention as the past and the present are all linked. By about midway I did find myself thinking that Marlow was a rather annoying person and I wasn't really that bothered what happened to her, but I did want to know about Hayley and everyone's secrets. The ending felt slightly lacking and there was one storyline that I thought was completely unnecessary but overall a good read.
3.5 stars rounded up.

This was an interesting read. I could relate to the characters and think the author has made a good choice in how the story develops. Highly recommended.

An original story from Lesley Kara. Marlow is a property guardian - she lives in buildings to protect them for owners and organisations. When she is forced to leave the chapel she has been guarding she ends up back at her old school. Right from the start she senses something is not right. Her predecessor, Hayley left suddenly under strange circumstances. The room she was promised is not accessible and strange things are happening, An enjoyable read.