Well, this was a little different... Single parent Freya Miller is struggling. On the verge of losing the home she shares with young daughter Skye, a chance meeting with a Dr Marsden offers her a well needed lifeline. He is looking for a new tenant for a reasonably priced flat let in the house he lives in, she's looking for somewhere affordable to live. But they say to be wary of anything that seems to be too good to be true. Has Freya really fallen on her feet or is there a hidden agenda, something dark, behind Dr Marsden's kind offer? But what choice does she really have...?
Other than this, I recommend you go in to this book as cold as you can. There's a lot going on in and around the moving-in of Freya. There's stuff from the past which is quite shocking to read but quite how it all interconnects is only evident later. Suffice to say that there is enough to keep you on your toes throughout the book, trying to work out what is really going on and who is driving it all.
Characterisation is, shall we just say, interesting. We have whole bunch of secrets, lies and duplicitous behaviour throughout with a smattering of hidden motive thrown in for good measure. All the characters are well drawn and play their parts well. They are an eclectic mix and, along the way, their motives sometimes unclear.
As the action ramped up I was desperate to get to the end, to find out the whole truth. I read the last third pretty much in one sitting, I needed to know what would happen. And when that truth was laid bare I was pretty shocked. Satisfied but left reeling.
All in all a suspenseful read that kept me guessing and second guessing all the way through. My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

I received a free copy of The Apartment by K. L. Slater from NetGalley for my honest review.

Freya and her daughter, Skye, are offered a once in a lifetime opportunity. The chance to live in the absolutely beautiful, Adder House. The house is in the middle of London and the rent is very minimal. Freya doesn't hesitate and agrees to move in. Adder House has its secrets though. Freya feels like she is being watched. She also notice things are being moved in her apartment and she is smelling strange smells. What is happening in the Adder house, is it haunted?

Wow! What a great psychological thriller that will totally mess with my mind. I love all of the deliciously dark twists and turns this book takes. A crazy roller coaster ride of a mother’s love, trust, lies and deceit all richly woven into a beautifully told tale.
KL Slater hits it out of the park again
Very highly recommend.!

A creepy, slow burn of a book. You really feel for Freya as she starts to feel like she’s losing her mind, and as the reader you even question yourself also. It has a very “The Truman Show” feel with vibes of not knowing who to trust or who is in on it or not.

A super quick read that keeps you interested. Although mildly predictable, it was hard to put down because you want to know if things are going to escalate at all.

Overall 3.5 stars for me!

The was your usual K.L. Slater Psychological Thriller, it was fast-paced and kept you on the edge of your seat.
There were lots of small twists, and you really start to suspect every character in the book as having an ulterior motive. Everyone seemed a little sinister, and I was even doubting the main characters at one point.
The storyline itself is, as some of the other reviewers have pointed out, a little far-fetched. The initial interaction between Freya and Michael seemed a bit shoe-horned into the story to make sure that Freya and Skye ended up at the apartment. I know this is sort of explained at the end, but it didn’t sit very well throughout the book. Some of the unexplained occurrences again were a little implausible also. However, if you just go with it and read it for what it is, which is a build-up of fear for the main characters and try not to think too much about the logistics, I think it will serve you well.
Although, I read this quite quickly as I wanted to know why things were happening and what the outcome would be I did feel as if it wasn’t K.L. Slater’s best work and I was slightly disappointed by the ending.
We had had scenes in the past, that at first seemed utterly irrelevant but as the story progresses and the ending is uncovered, everything becomes clear. Although clear is probably the wrong word to use as it was all very complicated and a little over convoluted. It could have been simplified if the events in the past hadn’t have been so far back in time and had involved people from the current storyline. So, I ended up reading the last few chapters quite slowly in order to make sure I completely understood who had done what and why.
So, even though there are lots of faults with the book, it is still an enjoyable read. It builds up the anticipation nicely and like I said, I was hooked wanting to know what was going on. I just think the plot was there, but the execution could have been a little better.

I have to be honest, I was really looking forward to reading this book. However I was totally put off at the very beginning by the fact that someone would accept the offer of a flat from a total stranger with pretty much no questions asked. It just didnt seem plausible to me and it stopped me wanting to read any further.
I may well have been having a bad day and missed out on a great read but unfortunately that's where I was.

Another fantastic five star read from this author. Atmospheric, full of tension and suspense. Chilling and very creepy. I read this book in one sitting, sat on the edge of my seat. This read got my heart racing and at times I HAD the chills. A psychological thriller but SO much more. I love the way this author hooks you then slowly reels you in. If you want a book that has you gripped and staying up half the night to finish it, then this is the book for you.
Thanks to Amazon Publishing UK and Netgalley for the ARC.

Thank you to net galley for sending me a copy of this book. I thought that the plot of this book was fantastic but the execution didn’t really make the cut. Unfortunately I didn’t finish reading this book due to the boring nature.

Many thanks for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

When Freya and her daughter are offered the chance to move into their dream home, they jump at the chance. After the death of her husband it’s a fresh start for them. But is it too good to be true?

I really enjoyed this, and read quickly. I did find parts of the story infuriating for Freya, which in my eyes is the sign of a good story! Would highly recommend.

This was an atmospheric and page-turning read, with some nicely creepy characters. The ratcheting up of tension was done very well.

I found the explanation for everything a bit hard to take, though. I didn't think this really worked. Still, most psychological thrillers are pretty bizarre, so this wasn't such a problem as to spoil my enjoyment.

Another slight issue was that I didn't feel I got to know the characters very well other than the main two, possibly because it was quite a short book. I would have liked more - which is a good sign!

Words of wisdom say: opportunity only knocks once and then it becomes your choice to open the door or ignore it.

Freya and Dr. Marsden paths cross at a local cafe, and since the meeting, all-stars start to align up for the new widow and her daughter Skye. Beautiful and extremely affordable apartment in a gorgeous victorian Adder House in a center part of London. Moving costs covered. Arrangements for Skye's school are set. The two Miller girls are showered with expensive gifts and attention. Seem too good to be true? That's because it is.

Since the move, the suspicious feeling does not leave Freya's mind. As days go by, she starts to notice strange things - weird noises, objects moved, furniture shifted, odd visions. Adder House is not at all what she imagined it would be, behind its closed doors hide many dark secrets, and Freya's time is running out.

I must say I was quite surprised by the plot. The novel contains not many but a few very good twists, which makes the read very entertaining. Many thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer publishing house for a free and advanced copy of the novel.

The Apartment is a wonderful psychological thriller with a twist right at the end that I for one did not see coming! This book was a bit of a slow burn for me, it wasn’t one that I personally sat down and binged, but I read a chunk daily and was always intrigued. I just finished and I can still feel my heart thumping in my chest over the last two chapters!

Great read!

*Thank you to the author and publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review*

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher.

This was a slow burn but has a great pace as well. K.L. Slater still holds a strong place in thriller writing as it is revealed in this book. This book held the old saying: when things are too good to be true.....run...LOL..But really, no one ever listens...they keep going until the see the truth. I really recommend this book but I do not want to give too much more because the little teaser is enough to feel spoiler-y. The book had a great ending.

Thank you again!

Freya's husband is dead. That leaves her short of money and having to move with her five year old daughter, Skye.
There isn't much money even with the insurance payment. Hopefully a place to live that is very reasonable will come up. Luckily she runs into the friendly older gentleman. He is just posting a vacancy when he sees her. After describing what he has available, there's no way Freya can say no to this opportunity. They begin moving in.
The people seem friendly if a little odd. But it's time for a new beginning, and Freya and Skye are ready to start their new life.
A truly remarkable book. You can't even imagine what will happen next!

*Thank you to Netgalley and Amazon Publishing UK for allowing me to read this ARC*

After the loss of her husband, Freya Miller and her daughter Skye are offered this amazing opportunity to move into a spectacular apartment. After moving in, Freya starts to get an unsettling feeling about Doctor and Audrey Marsden.

I thought this book was well thought out and well researched. I am a psychology major in school which made me appreciate the work that went into creating this story. I thought the writing flowed nicely, making it an effortless read. I really enjoyed this suspenseful page turner!

A light thriller with plenty of twists, I really enjoyed this one! Just when life has handed her too much to handle, Freya and her daughter are shown a great opportunity to move to the "interesting" Adder House that is split up into apartments. Pretty early on, it is clear that something is off about this place, and the inhabitants. Things at the Adder House are not what they seem, and right up until the end, it's surprising who is behind the scenes and why! A quick read, and difficult to put down!

This novel reminds me of a Scooby-Doo mystery. It is pretty light and not particularly compelling, but it is not a horrible read. It is short, and entertaining, but the characters are flat and pretty unbelievable. Good for a quick read on a rainy day. Thank you NetGalley and publishers for providing an advance copy for review.

You know when you pick up a K.L Slater book that your in for a great read. This book certainly did not disappoint.
Freya Miller and her daughter Skye need to move and move quick. Their house has been sold and the money from a deceased husbands estate estate won’t last forever. While in a coffee shop she meets Dr Marsden. A chance conversion leads to the offer of an apartment in Adder House. Normally a place that would be well out of her budget but she’s offered it at a pittance of a rent.
You hear yourself shouting at Freya to get out but you’re not quite sure why. As the book unfolds you being to understand why!
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the arc in return for an honest review
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Newly widowed Freya is looking for somewhere to rent for her and her daughter Skye following the sale of her marital home. Meeting a charismatic doctor in a coffee shop, she agrees to go and view an apartment he is looking to rent in an upmarket house in Kensington.
Will this be the answer to her prayers?
Although I didn’t love this book I felt it was an entertaining read but it unfortunately did not live up to KL Slater’s usual standards.
I felt the plot was unbelievable and the ending lacking

Freya and her daughter, Skye, are offered the opportunity of a lifetime. To live in a beautiful house, Adder House, in the centre of London for minimal rent. It’s too good an opportunity to give up so Freya quickly agrees and moves in. But even Adder House has its secrets and quickly Freya feels like she is being watched; strange smells, things being moved, the blink of a camera. As things heighten, will Freya and Skye be able to escape the locked doors of their lives.
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I loved this one. It was fast paced, easy to read and had many twists. I spent ages trying to work out who the bad guys were! The characters, Freya and Skye in particular, were likeable and I found myself cheering Freya on from my sofa.
Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing for this ARC