Wow wow wow wow wow, my first Lucy Foley book and I had a great adventurous time reading it.

I went in pretty blind and I’d advise you do the same.
The story is super fun. Lots of twists and turns.
There’s a real Agatha Christie vibe to the story and story telling but with a modern flair.

This is told from the multiple viewpoints of the Paris apartment's occupants. Lucy Foley does an excellent job of unraveling the mystery bit by bit, without giving too much away before the end. Each character has their own secrets in an apartment built on lies and deception, and it is a thrilling ride to uncover them all, not fully knowing who is trustworthy and reliable along the way.

Thoroughly enjoyed.

Lucy has done it again!!! As with all her previous books this is no exception and once again is a fast paced thriller full of twists and turns and everything you can want from a thriller!!!! 5 stars all round!!!!

My first Foley novel and it surely left me wanting more. I’m generally selective when it comes to my thrillers and despite not being able to classify this as one of my favorites, it somewhat lived up to the expectations.

Set in a posh but gone to rack and ruin parisian apartment building, the story follows jobless UK native Jess, travelling to visit her half-brother Ben, a journalist, in the city of the Eiffel Tower. From an eerie voice message to finding a still apartment with no Ben inside, stumbling over what are, possibly, the most sinister corners of the seemingly lively Paris, Jess finds herself in the desperate situation of having to find the brother she thought she always knew. Was it time apart that changed Ben or had she never really known the one she grew up with?

With multiple POVs, “The Paris Apartment” is all about its eclectic or rather dysfunctional group of unreliable narrators: the observant Concierge, the socialite and her husband, the secret lover, the prying journalist and the guileless teenager. Master of deceit, Lucy Foley manages to keep you guessing and as the plot grows thicker, I can tell you one thing: you won’t guess what’s coming.

The reason why this book will not stick with me for too long is the pace that was too slow for my liking. Moreover, certain twists and turns I saw coming but the sprinkle of french dialogue, the well-defined personalities of the main characters and the end were satisfying enough to boost my rating from a 2.5 to a 3.0.

I will definetely tune in for whatever Lucy Foley’s got in store next and so should you!

Thank you NetGalley for an early e-copy of this in exchange for an honest review.

It’s been a while since I had to sit up into the wee small hours solely to finish a book, but once my Kindle was showing over 40%, I simply couldn’t put this one down.

I’d give it 4.5 stars were half stars allowed. It misses the full five for me because I found the ending a bit of a let-down. Can’t say why without some major spoilers, but basically my suspension of disbelief was broken.

However, right up to the moment that happened, I was there with the protagonist, Jess, in this weird apartment in Paris finding out how even the wealthiest lifestyle can’t truly make up for having to do terrible things to obtain it in the first place. Some of the characters were “out there” but I believed in them and their actions right up to the final two twists.

In any case, I’d recommend this book to anyone. Lucy Foley simply isn’t capable of disappointing readers - she creates bizarre characters who inhabit strange enclosed communities and then lets them tear each other apart. Brilliantly observed fiction.

So I’ve tried to read this authors other books and for some reason never quite got the hype. This one though! This book had me hooked from the beginning and I absolutely needed to know what was going to happen. I loved the different perspectives from all the characters. The French theme amazing as well. Love love loved this!

A gripping Murder mystery thriller set in Paris.

The third Lucy Foley book I have read and enjoyed, I think any fans of The Hunting Party and The Guest List will find this book just as enthralling with twists and turns.

Each chapter is told in a different perspective, but the main question is… where is Ben? Will Jess find her brother and what was he mixed up in?

Star rating 4****
Although this book took me around a week to read that wasn’t the books fault, it was a very gripping read, especially after the half way point. I liked the mixture of characters involved but again there wasn’t to many characters which sometimes I find can make me get a little lost and forget who is who? There were several twists in the book which I always think is a credit to the author, as I hadn’t guessed all of them. I would highly recommend this book to all thriller/suspense readers, I am yet to read Lucy Foley’s other books but I shall be getting to these soon after reading this.

Jess goes to visit her half-brother Ben in Paris but when she arrives at his apartment it is empty, even though he was expecting her. Ben is a journalist, what has he been working on? Who should Jess trust? All is not as it seems.

This was so stylish, I had great fun. The novel is, as always with Foley, very atmospheric, and I especially loved how she exposes the seedy underbelly of the City of Light.

As a successor, I did not think this was of quite the same standard as Foley's last two thrillers (or her historical fiction, for that matter). The characters aren't very compelling, the plot is rather slow and I guessed the ending relatively early on. I can't help but feel as though the novel was published under some haste: the story itself is so interesting but the writing is anemic and doesn't reflect the potential of the concept.

Still, I expect this will be another hit.

Having read both of Lucy Foley’s other books I was very much looking forward to reading The Paris Apartment and I can certainly say it did not disappoint. Despite that the fact that all three of her books are murder mysteries, The Paris Apartment felt much darker and more sinister in tone. It was a riveting read, and similar to her first books there was a tipping point at which it was just impossible to put down.

The Paris Apartment focuses on Jess, who has come to stay with her brother Ben in Paris, fleeing her own life back home. Ben is staying in a beautiful old apartment block, inhabited by a decidedly mixed group of residents. Only when Jess arrives, Ben is nowhere to be found. Something terrible happened in apartment 3, but will Jess be able to uncover the truth.

It is difficult to say much about this novel in terms of its storyline so as to not give anything away. As with Foley’s other books this is best approached blind. The characters were certainly an interesting bunch and as the story goes on we learn more and more about them, as we piece together the horrifying puzzle. I liked Jess as the main character. She has been hardened by her difficult past but has a resolute determination to find her brother and help those she comes across. She’s certainly not perfect, but she knows this and is a good lead.

As with Foley’s other books, The Paris Apartment is written from the perspective of the different characters. In this case it is the different residents within the building. This works very well to build tension throughout the novel.

I enjoyed the Parisian setting and the fact that Foley chose to explore both the luxurious side of the city as well as what lays beneath the gilded facade. As already noted this story is a lot darker in tone and the main twist relating to Ben’s investigation is shocking. That said, the way Foley deals with this is done so very well, and I appreciated how she humanised so sensitively those that are often forgotten or cast aside in these types of stories.

This was an excellent murder mystery. It kept me in the edge of my seat and I think I’d Foley’s best yet. I can’t wait to read what she writes next.

Mates, she's done it again. I devoured this within 48 hours, went in without even reading the description and suggest everyone to do the same. After reading The Guest List, which I loved for the slow build up and the nitty gritty disgusting behaviour from all the characters I had a feeling that I wouldn't be able to put this down once I started.

I really enjoy the atmosphere in this, the old and luxurious parisian apartment complex with secret passages and creepy basement? Yes. The characters, Jess and all the mysterious neighbours were so intriguing and I just HAD to know why they all had something *off* about them. Normally it takes me a while to get into a story like this but I was eating this up as soon as I started the first chapter. I absolutely loved how there are so many clues at the start of the book that you hardly come close to understanding until the last 100 or so pages. Seriously Agatha Christie/Cluedo vibes, absolutely slayed it.

The ONLY thing that set me back from giving 5 stars was the fact that a lot of the plot development seemed unnecessary and for shock value. I mean - it worked, but it was still a bit annoying thinking 'Why did that happen then?' or 'What was the point of that then?'

Despite that, definitely one of my favourite reads so far this year and I'm a little bit sad that it's over.

When Jess arrives at her brother Ben's apartment, she discovers he's missing, even though he said he'd be waiting for her. Jess starts looking into Ben's disappearance, but the inhabitants of the surrounding apartments aren't happy about it.

I read the author's previous books with varying degrees of enjoyment, so I was both excited and wary delving into this book. I admit it isn't a book that gripped me instantly. Instead, it's one of those books that sucks you in imperceptibly; the next thing you know, you can't turn the pages fast enough to find out what happens next. The story was atmospheric and full of twists and turns. Highly recommend.

Foley writes a riveting crime drama, set in Paris, with great characters that will keep your interest from beginning to end, needing to know what happened to Ben as seen through the eyes of Jess.

Packed with great suspense, this is a thriller for the modern age. It contains such vivid scenery that it makes it hard to put down. But could you expect anything less from Lucy Foley?

This is the second book by this author and I have throughly enjoyed both. Her style of writing is very different which is what I enjoy however I understand others may have trouble with it.

I enjoy books set outside of the UK and loved the Paris life, the book was so descriptive I felt as though I was there.

There were twists, turns, quirks and lovely surprising moments.

After leaving her job in less than ideal circumstances, Jess has gone to visit her brother in Paris where he is staying n a beautiful old apartment building with an old friend from Uni. When Jess arrives there is no sign of Ben, and some of the other residents seem rather rude, unhelpful and at times downright strange...
.Jess decides to stay in Ben's apartment and try to work out where he is. Is he in trouble? Did he forget she was visiting? After a few creepy run-ins herself, could any of the other residents know more than they claim? As Jess tumbles down this rabbit hole she realises that maybe Ben could've been in more trouble than she could ever have imagined.
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Jess is a fabulous heroine for this story, though she's smart and tough, she also shows a vulnerability that makes her incredibly likeable. As with all Lucy Foley's thrillers, each character adds more layers to the mystery, whether its secrets, lies or just personality quirks, its a joy to get to know the characters, and try to work out who could be involved.

I adore mystery thrillers, and the Paris Apartment was no exception - Lucy Foley has an absolute skill of merging a classic ensemble mystery with the modern, psychological twist. This book was excellent. It's a very easy 5 stars from me.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest review.

I wasn't sure how I'd feel about this book having read previous reviews but I'm glad I took a chance because I absolutely loved it! It's not got the fastest pace and jumps about a lot but if you don't mind that, it is a really engaging mystery thriller. It's so jam packed with tension and drama and I certainly didn't see the twists coming. A really good read and one you won't want to put down

i have had a very difficult relationship with Lucy Foley's novels where i have wanted to love them so much but they have nearly always fallen short. I wish i loved this one as much as everyone else has.

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to review this arc!

What a book!! I’ve now read 3 books by Lucy Foley and each one gets better and better. The Paris apartment was nothing like I expected. Secrets, cover ups, love, sex and romance- oh yes don’t for get possible murders. It’s all going on in this book. I loved the French praises that we’re woven in here and there. I’ve learnt a few, I may never use though.
Really loved the ending- and the little surprises along the way.

This was my first time reading a book by this author, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Foley does a really great job with describing the setting of the book, it really added to the reading experience. I thought it was interesting that the story was told from so many different characters and points of view. I think In general, the plot was great. I’ve given this three stars because although there are many good things about this book, I didn’t find that I connected well with it, and didn’t feel like I couldn’t put the book down. I would still highly recommend giving this a read when it comes out (which I think will be the 3rd of March). I will definitely have to read more from this author.