My 2 star review for The Apartment by K.L. Slater

"Freya Miller needs a home for herself and 5 year old daughter Skye after her husband had an affair..
miracle. By chance she meets the charismatic Dr Marsden in a coffee shop who is looking for a new tenant for a shockingly affordable flat in Adder House in a fashionable area of London.
But Adder House has secrets, and Freya feels as if she’s being watched: objects moving, unfamiliar smells, the blinking light of a concealed camera… and it’s not long before she begins to suspect that her dream home is hiding a nightmarish reality. Was it really chance that led her here—or something unthinkably dark?"

This book was intriguing from the start, but I felt it became a little implausible as time went on and I lost patience with Freya, rather than feeling sympathy for her. I just kept telling her to "pack up and get out if it's that bad!" rather than put herself and daughter through all the strange goings on. Because of this, I wanted the book to hurry up and end, so that I could have the big reveal of what was actually going on behind panelled walls and cameras, and was disappointed with the ending.

I expected more from this Author after her last couple of books, just not to my taste unfortunately.

If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is and Freya definitely found that out. This was a thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I had plenty of theories while reading, but the ending was not something I expected.

This is a fantastic read, bringing together the 21st century issues of higher living costs in London, single parenting, and then the haunting and very true psychological experiments on a young child in the 1920’s, that I was aware of due to my counselling training. Great writing, loads of twists, well worth a read. Thank you for letting me review this book.

Freya Miller needs a miracle. In the fallout of her husband’s betrayal, she’s about to lose her family home, and with it the security she craves for her five-year-old daughter, Skye. Adrift and alone, she’s on the verge of despair until a chance meeting with the charismatic Dr Marsden changes everything. He’s seeking a new tenant for a shockingly affordable flat in a fashionable area of London.

Adder House sounds too good to be true… But Freya really can’t afford to be cynical, and Dr Marsden is adamant she and Skye will be a perfect fit with the other residents.

But Adder House has secrets. Even behind a locked front door, Freya feels as if she’s being watched: objects moving, unfamiliar smells, the blinking light of a concealed camera… and it’s not long before she begins to suspect that her dream home is hiding a nightmarish reality. Was it really chance that led her here—or something unthinkably dark?

As the truth about Adder House starts to unravel, can Freya and Skye get out—or will they be locked in forever?
I was really disappointed with this book. It had all the makings of a good story, creepy house, weird neighbours, a single mum trying to get over the death of her husband. But it was just flat and a touch boring. So much more could have been made of the strange doctor and his experiments but it was only a small part of this story.
The love story between Freya and the builder was not necessary for the story and I felt it was just in there as filler.
I have read books by this author before and I have loved them, but this one did not hit the mark.

3.5 stars rounded up. This had such a Lock Every Door vibe to it which I loved! What I didn’t love was how it was very predictable. I wish the ending would have had more of a wow factor but I still did enjoy the book.

I hate to star anything less than three stars but that’s what reviews are for right? Honesty?

I was really hyped up for this one. The title, the premise, everything screamed creepy and ominous right from the get go. As I read the prologue, I couldn’t wait to keep going and find out more.

But as time quickly went on, I realized this wasn’t going to be what I expected.

Yes, there’s a single mother with daughter in tow, looking for a new place to live. And yes they stumble upon a “great opportunity” to live in this grand but tiny creepy apartment in an older big building run by some strange old folks with even stranger tenants.

That’s about as exciting as it got for me. After then halfway mark, nothing was really creepy anymore but more ridiculous. Like how many red flags does one need to protect themselves and their child? And why would you let a stranger run your life like that? No body tells me or my children what to do. It just annoyed me more than anything and I lost count of the eye rolls I gave.

Maybe better luck with the next read.

I enjoyed reading this book because of the storyline. It kept me intrigued throughout the book. (I pretty much finished the entire book in a day) Each chapter had me eager to find out what was happening at, "The Apartment."

As to not spoil it for everyone, I’m not going to go in too deep on specifics...
Throughout the book things seemed well put together, aside from the experiment chapters, wondering what is really happing at this apartment that is so strange?? Is Freya loosing her mind after her family dynamic changes? Clearly she is, or is she? What's so strange about the Marsdens? What happened to Sophie and Melissa? As I get to the end, more things are explained and revealed, However...I am still left with several unanswered questions at the end

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher Amazon publishing UK for an advance reader’s copy of this book for an honest review


3 stars ⭐️

I had high expectations when I started this book but it fell a little short , Although the overall premise was quite interesting, the story just made little sense to start off with . Why would Freya be so trusting to accept an offer “ too good to be true” from complete strangers ? I also found it to be quite predictable.

Towards the end the story did start to get a bit more interesting but I found myself just skimming through hr middle of the book, just wanting to find out what happened.

First, I want to thank K.L. Slater, Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

K.L. Slater has done it again and written another twisted, mind boggling, jaw dropping book called The Apartment! As always K.L. Writes an incredible storyline that you just have to wonder where does she come up with these unique ideas?

This is one book you will read in a day-as I did. You can’t put it down, it is so good! This book starts off one way but then towards the middle-BAM-the script is switched and your mind is blown. It has an ending I never ever saw coming! Actually, one of the most twisted endings I have ever read. That is a huge compliment as I read a lot!!

Many of the times she took me on a very bumpy rollercoaster ride with my emotions. Some tragic events happened in this book that I could not help feel bad for. Such as the death of Freya’s husband, miscarriages, a suicide, etc.

The Apartment had a very unique cast of characters with all different personalities. The more you read into the book the more you learned how messed up they were. My favorite character was the cutest little girl named Skye. So many times she melted my heart.

I loved many of the character names that were chosen. K.L. Really thought outside of the box. Some of the names were Freya, Skye, etc.

I am a huge fan of the Royals so I loved the references to Prince George and Buckingham Palace.

Freya and her daughter are given the chance of a to ove into their dream home. Freya had just lost her husband and her home. She didn't know where she and her five year old daughter, Skye were going to live. But then a chance meeting with the dashing Dr. Marsden turns things around. He offers them an apartment in one of London's exclusive addresses at a reduced rent. How could Freya refuse? But not long after they move into the apartment, strange occurrences start to happen. Freya starts thinking they are ot alone in the apartment.

What a creepy, atmospheric and tense read this is. I was pulled in from the beginning. The plotline has been cleverly constructed. I never saw the end coming. Loved this quick read,

I would like to thank NetGalley, Amazon Publishing UK and the author K.L. Slater for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Apartment by KL Slater is an interesting suspense story. A recent widow with a young child is given a once in a lifetime chance at a second start. Alone and in sudden financial trouble she is approached with an offer to live in an apartment near Kensington Palace free of charge. The catch may be more than she or her child are willing to pay. I appreciated the psychology and research that went into this story and while I wish the characters were a little better developed I enjoyed reading this book. . I received an ARC of this book, all opinions are my own.

Thank you @netgalley for my gifted copy of “The Apartment” by K.L. Slater in exchange for an honest review. I love a good psychological thriller and this one will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page! I had a hard time putting this one down!

Freya is down on her luck after her husband’s death. No job, in need of a place to live and trying to help her 5 year old daughter, Skye, adjust to the new changes. Freya gets a surprising offer from a stranger, Dr. Marsden, to move in a swanky new apartment for a fraction of the cost. She and Skye move in and strange things start happening...

What I enjoyed most was the backstory of her husband’s affair, wanted more on that. The lack of common sense was disappointing. It’s very hard for me to get into a story when the main character makes incredibly dumb decisions that put them in direct harm. You have a bad feeling, sneaking suspicions and uneasiness yet move in anyway???

Thank you @netgalley for my gifted copy of “The Apartment” by K.L. Slater in exchange for an honest review. I love a good psychological thriller and this one will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page! I had a hard time putting this one down!

Recently widowed, Freya and her five year old daughter Skye think they are in luck when they are offered an apartment in a renovated mansion called Adder house for a very low rent. However, their dream soon begin to feel more like a nightmare when strange things start happening. Soon Freya doesn’t know who to trust or what to believe. Is she really losing her mind or is something more sinister happening?

If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Sometimes though, you just have to swallow your cynicism and hope that it isn't.

After an unfortunate 18 months which saw Freya lose her husband and her home, she is forced to wonder how she will adequately provide for her daughter Skye. With rent prices at a premium and Freya being out of work, she's understandably worried.

Enter Knight-in-Shining-Armour Dr Marsden. A retired doctor who is prepared to rent her a vacant apartment at a fraction of it's market value. No strings attached. Or is there??

This book was gripping, albeit a little uneventful at times, with just enough twists to keep it interesting, topped off with an ending I never saw coming.

Special thanks to Netgalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. I've previously read K.L. Slater and loved her quick, fast-paced writing. This one fell a little short for me.

Freya and her daughter Skye need a fresh start after her husband has an affair, leaves her then passes away. Enter Dr. Marsden, casually running into Freya at a coffee shop with the opportunity of a lifetime. Freya thinks she's finally turned around her luck, but nothing is that much of a coincidence. Addler House is beautiful and somehow her rent is half of what she expected, which sounds too good to be true, right? Where's the catch?

The catch here sounded an awful lot like Lock Every Door. The entire time I was reading this book, I felt like it was almost a copycat of Lock Every Door. The basics were the exact same, with small differences to set it apart. Lock Every Door was a huge hit for me, this one not so much. Freya was a likeable character, trying to ground herself without uprooting her daughter. Skye was the most likeable character in the book and my heart ached for her throughout the novel. Slater's writing kept up with the fast-paced action I liked from her previous book, Single, but it was just missing a thing or two. The ending felt rushed, with lots of questions left unanswered. When I finished reading, I put the kindle down and said 'what?' because it was so jumbled and all over the place as an ending. I do think this would be a hit for thriller lovers, as it has the elements to be good, but I just couldn't get my head around the same vibes as a book I've already read. Check it out if you want a quick basic thriller.

This is a great read that had me hooked from the first few pages.
Freya is looking for somewhere to live with her five year old daughter, following her husband’s death.
She meets Dr Marsden in a coffee shop and he offers her an apartment in Kensington which sounds too good to be true.
Freya and Skye love it so move in shortly after meeting him, but soon realise there’s something strange going on.
Skye wakes at night from hearing voices and objects are moved round her room. Freya hears noises as well and starts to wonder if she’s going crazy.
Freya looks into the person who lives there before, and what she finds out shocks her to her core.
There’s other residents in the building, but who can Freya trust?
This is a gripping psychological thriller that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Thanks to Amazon Publishing UK and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book

I want to say a HUGE thank you to NetGalley, Amazon Publishing UK, and author K.L. Slater for providing me with an ARC of this book.

The Apartment follows Freya Miller and her daughter Skye, who are adrift and alone. After her husband’s betrayal and losing her family home, she’s on the brink of despair. That is, until she meets the charismatic Dr. Marsden. He offers Freya a way out in the form of an affordable and good looking flat for rent.

Adder House seems too good to be true… Right? But Freya can’t question it; she has nowhere else to go. Until the secrets start unfolding… Things DO seem too perfect, but also off in some way. What is going on here?

This book was a page turner and kept my interest the whole way through. I also loved how it brought in some classic psychology to the story line. The twist was unexpected, and I enjoyed the ending.

Please be sure to pick up a copy of this book when it comes out on April 28, 2020!

Thank you again to all those listed for the chance to read & review this book!

This is a creepy psychological thriller that is a very quick read. I did enjoy the book but didn’t think it was as good as her previous novels. I thought the ending was a little predictable and it felt quite rushed.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

The main characters of this story are Freya and her five-year-old daughter Skye. Freya and Skye find themselves homeless. Freya is looking on a bulletin board in the local coffee shop for properties to rent when she has a chance meeting with the charismatic Dr. Marsden.
When he tells Freya, he has an apartment to rent in an exclusive part of town she thanks him and tells him that the rent would be well above her budget. Dr. Marsden, however, talks Freya into viewing the beautiful apartment in Adder House, of course, she loves it, and he agrees to set a low rent so that Freya and Skye can move in.
But if something is too good to be true, then it usually is.
The plot and subplots are well thought out, there are some really creepy moments.
Freya feels as if she’s being watched, objects in the apartment are being moved, and strange smells linger. It’s not long before Freya begins to think that her dream home has a dark secret.