This was a “REAL slow-burner” read. At times it became muddled with possible clues, but didn’t really peek my curiosity until the very end. There is a twist at the end that is almost shocking. I felt though, it left a little to be desired and didn’t wrap things up in a nice bow.

This is a book about the old adage, “If something is too good to be true, then it probably is.” Freya a newly widowed mother to Skye, her 5 year old daughter. They have been left in a bind and must sell their house, but Freya has little hopes of finding an apartment to rent with just her tiny allotted amount of money she can spend.

Well, lucky her she receives an offer she can not refuse! A man in the coffee shop showed her some flyers to his building and it’s the creme de la creme of locations. Surely, she couldn’t afford nothing in that neighborhood. After insistence that money isn’t an object to the man, he convinces her to take a look.

Of course, the apartment is perfect for her and Skye to start a new life together. But, what about the cost? The landlord gladly accepted her offer and they moved in.

Always remember when something is too good to be true...run the other way!

Thank you to @netgalley and @amazonpublishing for sharing with me an advanced copy in return for my honest review.
Review: ⭐️ ⭐️1/2. ( )

Starting out, I was unsure about this book. The main character annoyed me with her constant self-doubt and insecurities, i.e. unnecessary justification for why she would allow her daughter screen time to give herself a break. Alas, this was a minor irritation and I just chalked it off to the specific character, not anything to do with the quality of the book, only my enjoyment.

Then there was some confusion on the part of the way my book was reading, and I believe it had to do with being a galley copy, not the story itself.

Once that was all sorted, the story successfully sucked me in and didn't let go until I "turned" the last page. It was an enjoyable read, albeit quick, and predictable. The parallel story that was being told made it easy to figure out what was happening in the meat of the story, however, that it doesn't mean there aren't unexpected twists.

I would classify this as an indulgent, weekend read, what I call my "comfort food" when it comes to books. The customary foundation, build, and inevitable climax are like a warm bowl of macaroni and cheese. Nothing mind shattering or complex, but absolutely delicious in its simplicity and familiarity.

Thanks to NetGalley for the complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review. ( )

Really good and creepy! ( )

This one kept me guessing. Great thriller and who dun-it! Another reason I liked this one was that the protagonist was not a stupid female. She had smarts and protected her daughter. Easy read with twists and turns. ( )

In exchange for an honest review, I received an advance copy from NetGalley. I am sure that this will be billed as a “psychological thriller” and it is much more of one than many I have read in the past. Freya and her daughter Skye get to move into a wonderful apartment. This is good new for them as Freya’s husband has died, after leaving her for another woman, and she is has virtually no money. Of course, weird things happen in the apartment. And there was a suspicious death. And a cute guy. All these things make it a little formulaic for me. It’s not bad, but sometimes I’d just like an unusual ending. Read this book. It’s a nice, light read.
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