Freya Miller’s husband is gone. Facing homelessness, she must protect her five-year-old daughter, Skye, at all costs.

Dr. Marsden is charismatic, intelligent and mysterious, and he also happens to be looking for a new tenant for his beautiful house in London.

A change encounter will bring them together, but is it really chance?

The opportunity is too good to miss, so Freya moves in with her daughter. Soon after, things start to happen in the house. She hears noises and objects move, and she feels she is being watched.

Freya chalks it up to paranoia, until one day she receives a message from a previous tenant’s sister: move out or something will happen to you…

I was so happy to hear that K.L. Slater was releasing a new book, and she didn’t disappoint!

Firstly, I love the character development. This is not just a story about a chance encounter or a scary apartment. We get to know Freya, why she is the way she is and why she makes the choices she does. Trust me, you will be talking to her: get out of the house! but of course, she doesn’t! But fret not, Freya becomes stronger as the days go by. Her story arch is truly satisfying.

Page after page you will be wondering what is going on. The suspense and thrill of some scenes was absolutely horrifying. Don’t read this book before going to bed!

Disclosure: I would like to thank Amazon Publishing UK for an ARC of The Apartment by K.L. Slater. This is my honest review.

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I enjoyed this book! It was different and had a few twists and turns that kept me guessing. The “supernatural” piece was almost a turnoff until it all played out to an interesting ending. I rate this book a 3.7

I stayed awake all night reading this as I couldn't put it down! Freya, newly widowed after the death of her cheating husband, and her delightful, precocious daughter, Skye , find themselves urgently needing a new home. An aparantly chance meeting in a coffee shop leads to the offer of a lovely apartment in Kensington and amazingly at a peppercorn rent. Freya can't quite believe her luck. Having viewed the apartment, both she and her friends, overcome the initial feelings of suspicion that it's too good to be true. Mysterious happenings in the apartment soon lead Freya to think she's going crazy. This is gaslighting at its terrifying worst! A chance word with a local builder leads her to question the circumstances surrounding the apartment in Adder House as well as it's occupants! The tension builds to a terrifying climax and an unexpected ending! Brilliantly suspenseful to the end!

This is the first book that I’ve read by K L Slater and it certainly won’t be the last! It was chilling, creepy and full of suspense. This was one of my quick reads in April – I ploughed through it because it was so good! It’s very creepy – extremely twisted – and only serves to firmly remind us that if something seems too good to be true, then it is.

I think people should always remember that if something sounds too good to be true that by golly, it's going to be too good to be tr.ue. Always. This was a very creepy book and I loved it.

The Apartment addresses every mother's fears: Am I doing the right thing for my child? How do I keep them safe and happy? When a too-good-to-be-true apartment comes open for Freya and her daughter, she jumps at the chance for a fresh start. But is it too good to be true?

This was a fun, fast read and I enjoyed the subtle creepiness woven in throughout as Freya tried to figure out what was going on and what to do about it.

It did leave me wanting a little more depth to the characters and the plot. I enjoyed the read but felt like the ending and reveal was a little rushed.

THE APARTMENT is a creepy psychological thriller by bestselling author K.L. Slater, author of twelve psychological crime thrillers.

Freya Miller and her five-year old daughter, Skye are in a bad situation. Struck by tragedy, losing her husband and forced to sell the family home for financial reasons, she is on a very tight budget with many worries. So where are they going to live?

A chance meeting in a coffee shop with the alluring Dr. Marsden changes all that. He offers the young mother the most amazing opportunity; an apartment at one of London's most exclusive addresses for a fraction of the going rent. It's an offer Freya simply can't refuse. Within a couple of weeks, Freya and Skye are moving into Adder House and meeting the other welcoming residents. They very quickly feel part of the family.

But is it too good to be true? Freya then starts to notice strange things happening to both of them in their new apartment…Strange sounds, furniture moving around, her daughter hearing voices, and Freya starts to feel uneasy and unsure about her decision to move here.

It always feels as if someone is watching them and they are not alone!

For behind the doors of Adder House, everything is most definitely not as it seems.

Old secrets refuse to stay buried.

I love reading Kim Slater’s novels as I know I am always in for a treat. Again, I was not disappointed. A creepy thriller that will appeal to a wide audience, lots of suspense, with well-developed characters and an engaging plot.

Many thanks to the author, Amazon Publishing UK and Netgalley for my digital copy.

THE APARTMENT published April 28, 2020

Too good to be true? Desperate and near homeless, Single parent Freya and her 5 year old daughter, Skype accept an offer for a new apartment in an unaffordable neighborhood at a bargain price. The landlord and the other characters in the building are maybe, over accommodating. Unnerving and unusual events begin to occur and Freya begins to realize that things are just not right. In fact,, things are becoming very wrong. I found myself engaged and eager to discover the ending, Some of the plot was over the top and the ending seemed a bit contrived. I would recommend the book for a light, easy read but felt this was not Ms. Slater's strongest book. I thank NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to read this book in return for my honest review.

This books was different than all the typical “husband / wife did it” books that seem to be popular at the moment. The book kept my interest as the premise is unique, but ultimately It fell quite flat for me. The build up of the experiment seemed to end with a silly ending and it just wrapped up all too perfectly. Overall, I give it two stars as the characters felt flat.

Having read a few of this authors books I was really looking forward to reading this. However, as soon as Freya had her chance encounter offering her an apartment for a really low rent, I found it really unbelievable. By the end of the book I was so annoyed with Freya, could a person possibly be so naive and trusting? The end also felt really rushed.

This was a very good book. A real page turning thriller. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy!

This book was a lot more subtle than what I was expecting, I thought there was going to be a lot more 'creepy' things going on. But even though I say this, it still kept me wanting to turn the pages and I still always wanted to know what happened next.. The ending wasn't expected as well, this made the ending so much better than being able to predict it all. I enjoyed how the story unfolded throughout the book and didn't get bored at all while reading this. I will definitely check out other books by K. L. Slater.

Freya and her daughter Skye have had a rough 18 months, so when a friendly, distinguished gentleman offers them a chance to rent a beautiful apartment in his building, Freya takes it as a sign for the fresh start they both deserve. Once they settle in though, the beauty and opulence of Adder House is not enough to hide a sinister and dark truth.

I really wanted to like this book. I mean it had so many things going for it including a colourful eye catching cover (which gets me every time!), an interesting premise and a best selling author. Unfortunately, just like Freya scoring an amazingly posh apartment for pennies was too good to be true, so was this book. Won't be recommending this one, not even for those lazy summer days.

Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for providing a digital copy in return for an honest, unbiased review.

Let's do this #Netgalley #netgalleyreview #theapartment #klslater #booksofinstagram a marriage dissolves. You and your child need a new home. An apartment to good to be true is available for you. And that friends is where the story begins. Strangeness occurs. You aren't sure if you are losing your mind. You have such odd feelings. What a strange and wild ride this book is. #bookstagram #bookreview #bookreader

Unfortunately I could not get into this book - it felt too predictable and like I've read too many similar stories before. I found it hard to get invested in the characters and just was never hooked into sitting down and reading it.

This book was easy to read, but I was disappointed at the plot and the ending. So much of it was so stereotypical of a thriller - the seemingly good guy is actually the bad guy, and main character is a frantic mother, etc. I really enjoyed Little Whispers so expected to like this more... I'd give the author another try, but hope for a little more creativity next time.

Woah! This is a twisted psychological thriller that kept me guessing. It completely took my mind in the wrong direction leaving me with a surprised ending! A must read if you’re looking for a well written thriller without the sex and gore.

I had read some previous reviews that said the plot was too far fetched or unbelievable. I didn’t think so at all. I found it frighteningly believable. If you’re a mom who’s ever struggled financially, you will find this to be a great read!
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The Apartment by B.A.Paris is like a thriller and historical fiction go out on a date and find they they compliment each other quite well. Intriguing premise that did not disappoint. Special thanks for the opportunity to read and review this book via NetGalley before it release.

It’s hard to trust anyone, especially for Freya Miller who was raised in the foster care system. When her husband (who is the financial supporter) leaves and then dies unexpectedly she’s forced to make some life altering decisions pretty quickly. But who do you trust? Really, who can we trust at all??? An offer presents itself, looking too good to be true but definitely not dangerous. Certainly not as dangerous as having to possibly move to an area farther away to a more urban area that would have many more safety risks involved. Freya wants to make the best decision for her daughters emotional and physical needs. Putting Skye first, is her main priority

So, she decides she will take it one step at a time. Freya convinces herself that the strange feelings she has are just her own subconscious trying to spook her....after all, sometimes, we’re our own worst enemy, right? Ultimately, Freya uncovers things she can no longer brush aside, but at what cost? I won’t go into other details so as to not spoil the plot for others.....I just hate that, I want to unravel it myself!

I refute another review that raves how ridiculous the premise that an person who is as untrusting as Freya let’s her guard relax with some random stranger she meets. Maybe I’ve just had the benefit of experience that others won’t. Having studied in the field of psychology and had the benefit of working in the mental health field with kids and families in the foster care and state adoptive programs you become more sensitive to accepting and understanding of things that people say doesn’t make sense or isn’t possible. Yes, she has trouble trusting people but she relies on her gut to maker he best decision she can at that specific time. She has doubts but casts them aside because she desperately wants a better life for her daughter. She challenges that it’s possibly her own hesitation that has kept her from connecting with more people over her lifetime. Certainly she questions how and why those she let herself get closest to could betray her so easily (insert husband and ex-friend). I think that EVERYONE can think of at least one time where they made a wrong turn or overlooked some small hesitation because they so badly wanted it to work out or turn around. If you can’t then maybe you don’t have enough heart for the the human condition at all.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an advanced copy of this book.

What an amazing page-turner. A very creepy thriller with a great sense of suspense, gripping plot, very real characters and a superb twist at the end. It’s true what they say, if it’s too good to be true then it usually is…….

This is the first book I have read by K.L. Slater and definitely won’t be the last.

Disclaimer: Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy of this book. I have been sent a copy of this book for review purposes. This has not influenced or affected my opinions in this review.

The Apartment for me was a quick and enjoyable read. It is filled with twists and turns and an element of suspense. However, I did feel like with some of the twists and turns in this book they were quite predictable. I was shocked at the way this book played out. Nevertheless, if you’re a fan of thrillers and crime, you will enjoy this book!

*4 stars*