Thank you to #netgalley for the digital ARC of this book. Talk about psychological thriller, WOW! As I was reading this I just kept having such a sinking feeling that something terrible was going to happen. Something did happen but it was as bad as I was anticipating. The main character Freya Miller had no self esteem and I felt she had trouble making the right decisions. Remember the saying; If it seems to good to be true........she should have listened to her intuition. All in all it was definitely worth reading and I would recommend adding it to your TBR list.

Freya Miller must find a new place to live for her and her 5-year-old daughter, Skye. She is “randomly” approached by Dr. Marsden, who is looking for a tenant and offers her a cheap apartment in the Adder House, located in a very upscale part of London. They move in and soon begin experiencing weird activity: things being moved, feeling like she’s being followed, strange sounds, etc. What has she gotten themselves into?

This synopsis of K. L. Slater’s novel The Apartment had me excited to read this. But, then I felt a little disappointed by it. It’s a pretty fast read and I will say I didn’t quite expect the ending (I probably should have though), but the main character and some of the writing was what made me give this book a 3 star. Freya was written like she was tough as nails and smart, etc, but she didn’t live up to that. Some other things didn’t connect for me either. It had potential but just a little flat.

Thank you NetGalley for this free copy in exchange for an honest review!

The Apartment was my first K.L. Slater novel, and it did not disappoint!

At first this novel reminded me of a Riley Sager novel, but the ending came out of nowhere and shocked me!

Freya and her daughter, Skye, are looking for a cost-effective place to leave after Freya's cheating husband dies. Doctor Marsden approaches Freya at a local coffee shop and offers her a place to live at Adder House, an expensive area at London. What Freya doesn't know, is that Doctor Marsden is seeking her out to live in the vacancy.

Meanwhile, Freya and Skye think living at Adder House is an absolute dream, and even Freya's friends, Brenna and Viv wonder if this is too good to be true.

With her father's death, and the transition to the new area, Skye begins to have a hard time settling into Adder House. Freya focuses on her well-being, and soon discovers that not everything is as it seems at their new home. The other tenants act strange, and it is eerily quiet. Not to mention that things are moved in their home, and Freya begins to feel like she has lost her mind.

An overall edge-of-your-seat novel, it was a quick and enjoyable read! I have been recommending this novel to my colleagues and friends as a perfect summer read!

A quick thriller that draws you in despite the rather obvious holes in the story. Thanks to NetGalley for the entertainment, and I’d recommend this for anyone wanting an easy escapist read.
It’s clear from the outset that there is something weird being set-up. We don’t know exactly what, and there’s a few attempts to divert our attention until the author chooses to make their revelation.
Our main character, Freya, tells us she’s always been used to relying on herself and that she doesn’t trust easily. So, her decision to trust a random stranger who offers her a cheap apartment in a pretty exclusive area of London seems odd. We are told she’s recently widowed,so perhaps this could excuse her seeming lack of judgment.
Misgivings aside, Freya and her daughter move in. Determined to make it work, Freya overlooks the weird things that happen and the strange behaviour of her landlord. She clings to the friendship of the pleasant old lady who lives below them, and who strikes up a friendship of sorts with the young daughter.
From early on we are aware someone is watching these two. This someone has a plan, and we know it’s linked to a past experiment carried out by someone with the same surname as Freya’s new landlord. We’re suspicious, and I was keen to see just when/how the full story would be revealed.
If I’m being entirely honest this probably wouldn’t hold up to close scrutiny, but if you’re prepared to overlook these elements you’ll find plenty here to entertain you.

😊 The Apartment by K.L. Slater is a riveting psychological thriller full of twists. I've now read several books from this remarkable writer and knew I was going to need to read this one as well. Even if I hadn't come across this talented author before, the synopsis would have worked its tempting magic on me, anyway!

This was a proper creepy, suspenseful read! K.L. Slater introduces the reader to single mother Freya Miller who needs a miracle to happen. About to lose her home, brought about by the betrayal of her husband, all she wants is some security for her daughter Skye, now five. On the precipice of total despair, she meets the alluring Dr Marsden who happens to be looking for a tenant for one of his properties in London. Adder House is perfect - the rent is reasonably priced, and the charismatic doctor is sure that Freya and Skye will get on fine with the other residents...

The Apartment is told mostly from the perspective of Freya, interspersed with snippets from the viewpoint of an unknown person and extracts from diary entries. K.L. Slater's writing style was as delightful as ever, often leaving me little surprises as to what was coming next. The reader was not privy to all pieces of information, helping to maintain the high levels of intrigue. The author cannily continued to plant doubts, so I was still struggling to figure out the truth from the lies and ambiguity. The addition of strange incidences happening at the apartments added tension and drama to the proceedings. With no disappointments, this was a cleverly plotted page-turner with many twists leading up to a satisfying conclusion. Harboured secrets, mistrust, mental health, manipulation, deceit, and selfishness all had a place in this fabulous and compulsive thriller.

Even though this was not my favourite book by K.L. Slater, it was still a magnificent read for me and I wholeheartedly recommend it, particularly for psychological thriller aficionados who enjoy a lighter white knuckle read. I'm already looking forward to K.L. Slater's next offering! 😊

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Amazon Publishing UK via NetGalley and this review is my unbiased opinion.

Enjoyed this one! Quick read, well written. Just enough “creep” factor to keep me going. Fast read as well. The plot was captivating. The setting, I could definitely envision as I read page by page. When an author is able to allow me to visualize so clearly, that is part of the enjoyment I receive when reading.

Super appreciative to be introduced to a new author for my shelves. Thank you for the advanced read and opportunity to share my thoughts! I would suggest it to, as it is a quick read you can’t go wrong!

Whew this book was a lot and I felt myself tense as I turned every page. With so many psychological twists and a surprise psychology connection this book takes its readers in a wile ride. Freya and her daughter have had a rough year so when the dream apartment becomes available Freya jumps at the chance to have a fresh start, but that fresh start has strings attached she never saw coming! A great read!

This book was very similar to Lock Every Door by Riley Sager. This book tells the story of Freya and her young daughter, Skye. Freya is a recent widow and is approached in a coffee shop by a man offering her a low-rent place to live in a prominent home in London. She feels that it's too good to be true but accepts the offer anyway and she and Skye move in. After they move in, weird things start happening in her apartment and she hears things. She feels as though she is going crazy and is desperate to find out why these things are happening.

If something sounds too good to be true then it probably is. A lesson so true for this tense psychological thriller. A sense of unease begins the story - for the reader as much as the central character - and continues to build right through to the end. The relief for the reader at the very end is almost palpable.

This novel by K.L Slater is being released next week and I'm glad I can finally talk about it. This was a very quick read but very enticing. Freya Miller gets the chance of a lifetime to live in a beautiful apartment building, with her daughter, and for very little rent. However, once she arrives, things start happening and it's not at all what she expected. I was a little confused while reading because I really had no clue how this would end. The way it ended, and what happened was even more confusing and took some time to really understand but it was a wild ride. It was very different from anything I've ever read which was very refreshing. The Apartment was well worth the read and I recommend picking it up next week!

It was a quick, entertaining read, but I found myself having to suspend disbelief a bit too often during this book. I also felt the ending wrapped up a little too quickly and I had a lot of unanswered questions.

* Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a free ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I slogged through this book. To me, Freya was naive and really didn't think things through, so anything that happened to her at Adder House was her own fault. The Marsdens were creepy and pushy, and although I'm sure it would have been hard to get out of there, I would have tried if I was Freya (or not even lived there in the first place). I couldn't finish it.

Thank you Netgalley for the book.
It was good, but the ending is lacking...
Worth the read though. Freya and her daughter Skye are offered an apartment they cannot afford because they are "a good fit". A lot of red flags that were ignored. Ending wasn't what you are expecting, but not in one of those awesome plot twist type of ways. Overall I still very much enjoyed it and personally think it's worth the read.

After the death of her estranged husband, Freya Miller is forced to sell her home and needs to find somewhere to rent ASAP. While out getting coffee she is approached by a friendly stranger, who happens to have a luxury apartment available to the right kind of tenant. Freya can't resist an opportunity to provide a stable environment for her five year old daughter Skye. But Adder House has its own secrets and soon Freya has a feeling she is being watched. Is Dr Marsden's offer too good to be true?

I binge read The Apartment in one sitting. I had an uneasy feeling from the get go. If someone offers you an apartment in Kensington for $500 a month you know there is something strange going on!

The book is told from two point of view, our protagonist's and also an unknown narrator reading snippets from an old diary. I was keen to see how to two narratives linked together.

This book had everything I enjoy in a thriller, an intriguing premise, fast pace and a shocking twist. However I did predict the twist and there were a lot of similarities between this book and another I have read recently.

3.5/5

The story of a single mom and her daughter who are trying to fight their way back from tragedy. Freya gets offered an amazing apartment for an equally amazing rate. It's perfect for her and her five year old Skye. But strange things start. happening once they move in.

This story is a fast paced thriller that keeps you turning pages. I felt the ending was very satisfying. This is an easy read that keeps you guessing through out,.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I was very much looking forward to this book based on the description and I love this genre.

This book was almost exactly the same as another book I have just read. Although there is one difference.

I would highly recommend this to someone new to the genre and testing the water.

I flew through the first short chapters then stalled. First, describing plants (no animal in sight) as ‘flora and fauna’ and then introducing us to a cartoon character, the sinister, tragic woman downstairs, who clearly has her haunted eye on the protagonist’s little girl... As the protagonist walks away, I think the woman even wails, ‘I could babysit her for you...’ I just couldn’t continue. This is a fast, pacey, plot rich and no doubt entertaining read. But my disbelief had awakened and was shouting at me to stop. Sorry.

Thank you for giving me the chance to read the Apartment. I read this as a buddy read with a few of my bookstagram buddies. I’ll tell you, it was hard to stop reading at the places we planned. I just wanted to keep going. The beginning of this book is so riveting. The one thing I will say, the main character’s naïveté grew somewhat annoying over time. If any of those things had happened to me, there’s NO way I would have stayed in that apartment. Asking to put a camera inside the entrance to your home? Bye bye. But I guess that wouldn’t make much of a book, would it? Overall it was a riveting read and I appreciated the opportunity to add it to my May TBR.

This book was creepy. I loved it. You knew strange things were happening and who (maybe, maybe not) was behind them. I could visualize a movie in my head while reading this book. Once you get into it you are hooked!! Want to be freaked out, read this book!

what i’m talking about:
British author K.L. Slater ventures into whatever subcategory of thrillers is devoted to buildings, hotels, houses, and in this case, The Apartment. We know right upfront by the title that something‘s up when a too good to be true offer gets dropped in Freya Miller’s lap. Facing the loss of her home, the loss of her friends, and the loss of her husband, Freya is not in a position to look a gift horse in the mouth. So she accepts the affordable rent apartment on the top floor of a converted mansion in the extremely affluent Kensington section of London. She’s ready for a fresh start.

Freya has a chance meeting with Dr. Marsden in a coffee shop when she’s looking at ads for rentals on the local bulletin board. He’s looking for just the right tenant. Hand meet glove. It’s interesting to go into a new read already suspicious and looking for clues. The author’s job is that much harder to make us suspend our disbelief. My litmus test for any thriller is if the protagonist is behaving and making choices in a way any other rational adult would, and yes, she did—even going to see the apartment before she accepted. There was nothing wrong with her thought processes. When something felt off, she followed up on her instinct. If she let something go, it was reasonable under the circumstances. So what’s up with the apartment? Is the title even referring to her apartment?

The Apartment is relatively short coming in under 300 pages and reads more like a “slice of life“ than the methodic unfolding of a story. Freya just goes about making the adjustments of moving, unpacking, trying to find her new normal in a new neighborhood with new neighbors, and a new school for her daughter. Nothing happens the first 50% of the book, just background and build up. Slater gives us the information that justifies Freya’s thought processes and lulls us into a sense of comfort before the big reveal. She lets us entertain our own suspects, the most obvious being Dr. Marsden. He feels a little film noir. Totally has a Vincent Price vibe to him. I admit that I pictured Price in the roll of Dr. Marsden, kind of like his character Roderick Usher in the 1960 adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe’s House of Usher.

Seemingly concerned and generous. So what’s the catch? Well, read the book. Rest assured that the ending makes sense and was appropriately foreshadowed, but wasn’t an easy slam dunk so far before last chapters as to make it perfunctory by the time you get there. Add this one to your pile of quick, but absorbing summer pool reads for a change of pace from romances.

My Rating: B, Liked It