I've read several books by K L Slater and really enjoyed them and this latest offering was no exception. Its was a creepy story which I couldn't put down as I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next. It certainly gives truth to the saying that 'If something looks too good yo be true,vthen it probably is'.

After selling her family home Freya and her daughter Skye are looking for their haven. A chance meeting with Michael as he is advertising a newly vacant apartment seems to fall into Freya’s lap. “It’s a very nice apartment, “he agrees, thinking of the distinctly average family home she has just been forced to sell. She’ll be worrying now, of course, about where she and the girl will end up.” Freya decides to take a tour and ends up falling in love with apartment 6. Freya and Skye being to make the apartment their new home and discover their peculiar neighbors. In the back of Freya’s mind, this is all too good to be true.
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Their haven begins to change as they try to make the apartment their new home. Strange noises, furniture moving on its own and questionable hallucinations, Freya is starting to lose sleep along with the relationship with her daughter. Freya learns the previous tenant was also a mother and daughter that left quickly without warning and has not been heard of again. Taking a chance Freya contacts the sister of the previous tenant to find a stern warning to leave the Adder House as quickly as possible before it changes her as it did her sister.

Although the story was interesting, it did not grab and keep my attention. There are nice plot twists throughout the book that does make you attempt to think what is going to happen next. Slater does a good job describing the Adder House and the peculiar tenants that inhabit it.

Thank you to NetGalley, Amazon Publisher UK, and K.L Slater for the chance to read this ARC.

I like the psychological aspect with Watson and his experiment. I studied child development and psychology in college so I always found Watson interesting. I did find this book to be slow and boring. The twists were not exciting and the events leading up to the end fell very flat.

A definite to be put on your summer thriller reads. Fast paced couldn’t put down book .Freya and her daughters life have drastically changed , things Re looking up when she gets an offer of an apartment.

I honestly only made it about halfway through this book before getting bored. I think it’s probably the reading slump I’m in so I’m going to buy a copy on release and hopefully get into it at a later date.

The premise of this book was interesting and kept me reading until I figured out what was going on. The author didn’t give too much away early on to make it obvious.

My only real issue was with the main character. While on the one hand she was likeable, she was also frustrating with her naivety and willingness to trust just about anyone. That made parts of the story seem unrealistic and it caused frustration with the character.

I also found the book to be a little short. Certain areas could have been exploited to add more drama to certain events.

Overall though it was an enjoyable book and I recommend it for a fairly quick read.

Wow. This was a creepy, couldn't stop reading, on the end of your seat book!
This book had me full of butterflies and crouched in a ball reading. This would make a great movie.
Psychological thriller for sure. Highly recommend this book!

What happens when your a single mother and desperately need a place to live.
Then its to good to be true someone offers you a place almost rent free.
After moving in all these weird things begin to happen.
Is it just my imagination? Am I just stressed out and imagining everything?
This is an amazing read.

I really did enjoy this book, it is just not one of my favorites. Once I started it, it really did go by fast and I didn't even realize how quickly I was reading through it. I don't want to give away any spoilers but I will say, the beginning and middle I loved but the 2/3 of the way through the book... I started to not be so interested. It is a good read but I hoped for a different ending. Overall, 4 stars and I would recommend!

Freya Miller is looking for a place to live. How convenient that a man steps up to her and offers her what seems to be too good to be true - an apartment for her and her daughter in a nice area at a price she can afford available right away. Right away things seem to be peculiar at Adder House. Some of the neighbors are quite strange. Strange things begin to happen that are inexplicable. The man, a former doctor wants to install a camera in her apartment. She doesn't agree, but one day she comes home to find it installed. Things just go from bad to worse. How can Freya figure out what's really going on? Will anyone believe her? Why has this man offered her this apartment to spy on her? So many questions and twists that keep you guessing. I really liked this one.

This book was very different from other books by KL Slater that I've read before however she always has a way of pulling the reader into her story. I found this book to be a little reminiscent of the shining, but much better written. Our main character Freya is on the brink of a total meltdown when she loses her home and her husband. With a young daughter she has no clue what to do when she is offered a new apartment well within her budget. She goes to look at it and it is amazing however much more extravagant than she was expecting. Surprised that this hidden gem is affordable on her modest salary she jumps at the chance and soon Frey
and her five year old daughter Skye are moving in. Frey believes that this is just the fresh start that she was looking for and sets right up on making the place their own. Not long after the two move in however weird things start happening and it becomes obvious that the house is hiding some terrible secrets. Will she be able to figure out what is going on before something terrible happens to her and/or her daughter? The tension in this book was amazing and very well written. The characters while very pleasant gave off a sort of Stepford feeling to them which I greatly enjoyed. I'm very glad that I got the chance to check out this story it wasn't
at all what I was expecting and it was ten times better. I liked how seamlessly the author discussed what happened in the past to bring the characters to where they were and blended it into what was happening in the present. It wasn't jarring at all and it gave nice context to the relationships.I really enjoyed this book even though it took quite a drastic turn from what I was expecting. I'm very glad that I got the chance to check this out. If you haven't read this book already then I highly suggest that you check it out. The ending was not at all what I was expecting it turned an already interesting book up a thousand notches. Great read, this is one that will be recommended for years to come.

Thank you Netgalley for providing an arc of this book for an honest review!
I would round this book up to 3.5 stars.

Freya Miller has had a lifetime of unfortunate events and in the midst of grief, must find a new home for her and her 5 year-old daughter Skye. Freya then meets Dr. Michael Marsden and he offers her the chance of a lifetime to live in Adder house, which offers upscale apartments at an affordable price. Freya thinks this opportunity is too good to be true but against the advice of her friends, accepts his offer and moves in to the apartment. Immediately, Freya feels like she is constantly being watched and can tell there is something off about the residents that live in the rest of the apartments. She also begins to experience strange events such as furniture moving, strange voices that appear to be coming from inside her apartment, and visual disturbances. Freya hears scary rumors around town about what happened to the previous tenants. and tries to get to the bottom of what could be happening at Adder house before it's too late for her and Skye.

This book is a fast-paced thriller with some creepy elements mixed in. I really liked the "haunted house" vibes that were in the plot. I also liked the character development of Freya and that there was some backstory of her life, but not an overwhelming amount. It made me question whether she was imagining these creepy events or if they were really happening. Without giving away spoilers, I liked the premise and conclusion of what was going on at Adder house. As a science major, I could relate. For the most part I felt like the book was predictable, except for one twist, but I still really enjoyed it. I read a lot of thrillers and this one had a unique plot.

Firstly a big thank you to the publishers for approving my request to read on netgalley. Ive recently discovered this author and really need to read all her books. She is a master at writing psychological thrillers!

This was so unique and compelling. Ive been studying psychology for years and there is mention of a classic study so i geeked out somewhat.

Can the offer be too good to be true or is it that Freya and skye have landed on their feet.

Disturbing and chilling as you begin to realise not all is as it seems. Spooky happenings and a feeling your being watched. Who can be trusted and are they safe?

I sped through this as i needed to know what was happening.

I cant recommend enough and im off to read her back catalogue of books.

I really had high hopes for this one but it ended up being an average read for me. I didn't want to stop reading merely because I thought the book would get better. The main downside to this was the stupidity of the main character. Red flags were raised often yet she kept making poor choices. I do have another TBR book by this author and I do plan on reading it even though this was a bit of a let down.

Freya has lost her husband, and as a result she is forced to find a new home for her and her daughter to move to and time is running out to find the right place.

The old adage, "If something is too good to be true, it usually is", definitely applies to the story line. While searching a bulletin board for apartment vacancies at a local coffee shop, the reader is asked to believe that Freya, the mother of 5 year old Skye, is approached by a strange man offering her an apartment on a fabulous estate that just so happens to be in her meager price range. Being as naive as Freya is of course she dismisses any likelihood that something sinister could be ahead and jumps at the opportunity.

Before even settling in it becomes apparent that her new landlords are pushy and controlling. Creepy things begin to happen and even though Freya is unsettled she continues to overlook these episodes make excuses in her own mind.

The plot was predictable, the pace sometimes slow, however I decided to finish until the end to see if things picked up or if there was a surprise waiting for me. Neither happened. In fact, I felt like this would be geared more toward a middle-school aged preteen.

I have not read anything from this author before, and I'm not sure if I would like to give her another chance.

I have read all of this authors books and loved every one, however, I found this one totally different to all her others and not in a good way! It was extremely far fetched with a very unbelievable storyline but saying that I did finish the book which I don’t normally do if I find the storyline ‘unbelievable’ as I needed to know what happened!! I also noticed there were quite a few typos too

Book Title: The Apartment

Author: K.L.Slater

Genre: Thriller/psychology thriller

Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ /5 ⭐

This is my first book by K.L Slater and I am definitely impressed! From the beginning this book made me chase the pages! The very first chapter dragged me into the plot and made me felt “something bad is going to happen and it’s going to be very disturbing”. As I felt, when things started to go wrong I was on the edge to find answers. The story starts with a stranger who met a recently widowed woman at a coffee shop and offered a luxurious apartment for rent for a very little price. The reason behind that cunning generous offer is the remaining story of the entire book. The author made clear of the sufferings of the female lead and the child. When she hopes she is going to be happy in the “new” place, our heart also wants that to happen. But when things going downward whirl, with the characters we too feel mad and sad. And the anonymous POV is giving some pointers about the story, by which we could predict what is going on and that made my heart skipped its beat. I have my mere doubt about a person behind all the troubles but nothing solid. And suddenly when I couldn’t take it anymore the story comes to an end with a great twist! Thanks for that! Great psychological thriller! I recommend it for a one-sitting read!

My thoughts while reading:

This section has some subtle spoilers.

The thing with psychological thrillers is the possibility of its real-time happenings, unlike the haunted stories. And the same made a chill ran down my spine.
One thing that made my heart cry is the way the children being beaten emotionally in every possible way(both Albert & Freya )! Couldn’t bear to read it! To my horror, the “Little Albert” experiment is not a fiction!
I like the way the story ends suddenly! Yes, it felt all of a sudden we came to an end which I appreciate! I would have not liked it if the scenes repeated it’s pattern until Freya became insane!
The climax scenes are one whirlwind of events on which we couldn’t grip on any doubts we have throughout the book about the villain ! the point which Freya doubted about Mark’s arrival, made us doubt her insanity for a second! It’s brilliant!
There is no reasonable explanation given for Dr.Mardsen’s actions. Why should he support and did all these even after the death of Sophie Taylor?
Overall I like this book, definitely a non-putdownable read!


I received this free ARC from #NetGalley and the publisher, and this review is straight from my heart!! HONEST AND UNBIASED.

This is my first book by K.L. Slater and it will not be my last! What a great read!

Freya and her young daughter Skye have just suffered a great loss and are trying to start anew. Freya has sold her house and must find a new place to live quickly. In comes Dr. Marsden with an offer that sounds too good to be true.... is it? Freya and her daughter end up moving to the upscale, yet affordable Adder House apartments. Strange things start happening and have Freya questioning herself and her decision to move in.

This creepy psychological thriller had me on the edge of my seat throughout. I loved the characters and the writing style of the author. I am looking forward to reading other books by K.L. Slater!

A Dream Apartment Becomes a House of Horrors

Freya is desperate. The husband who betrayed her is dead. She’s had to sell her house and now she and her daughter, Skye, have no place to go. When Dr. Marsden shows her the flier on the apartment he is planning to rent in Adder House, it seems like a miracle.

Marsden tells her she and Skye will be a good fit for the other residents, so the rent will be what she can afford. The apartment is perfect, exactly what she wants, but once she and Skye move in things start to happen. Strange noises and smells are the most innocent. When Freya discovers a security camera in the ceiling, she suspects something is very wrong. Now she wonders if she’s made a terrible mistake.

The novel moves from a fairy tale to creepy. Adder House is described in lavish detail, but from the start Freya thinks something is off. She puts her feelings aside because she needs the apartment and wants it to be perfect for the new start she and Skye need.

Although the story was creepy, it was also rather slow. The strange occurrences build slowly making the end feel rushed. The problems are building, but suddenly the characters are in a full blown disaster.

I enjoyed Freya, but I thought she was very slow to see the evil in the other characters. The saving grace is Skye. A five-year-old, she is delightful and very attuned to the problems, but unable to express them.

I received this book from Net Galley for this review.

I was intrigued by the beginning of the book. Freya and her daughter, Skye, must move out of their home after Freya's husband dies. Dr. Marsden approaches her for her to live in Adder House, but he seems pretty pushy about moving her into the place. Of course, the secrets of Adder House all start coming to light after Skye and Freya move in. The climax was great, but then the ending just didn't do it for me. This is a quick read and thriller lovers may thoroughly enjoy it. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the early copy.

Everybody wants to believe in the good of other people unfortunately that belief can get you in trouble. There is really nothing too remarkable about Freya. I would have loved to see a bit more pizazz to her character but maybe that’s not how the author saw her. She just didn’t seem like the sharpest tool in the shed. I thought the story was good if not a bit far fetched but it is fiction we are reading. I did enjoy the story and thought it was a fast read.