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outsmartyourshelf's review
4.0
After leaving a failing marriage, Rachel & her daughter Lily move into apartment 4B in a smart building in the heart of downtown Chicago. The fact the building has a doorman helps Rachel feel more secure from her violent ex, & they settle in quickly thanks to their helpful neighbours, including Alex from 4A, a cute guy who is also a teacher at Lily's new school. The only thing marring their first days is a letter which arrives for the previous tenant, Annie Turner. Although she really shouldn't, Rachel opens the letter & it is from Annie's sister, Julia, wanting to know why she hasn't heard from her in so long & telling her she isn't safe in the apartment - Rachel finds out that Annie apparently did a moonlight flit & disappeared owing money to the landlord but wonders why Annie would feel unsafe there. A few nights later, Rachel wakes up & is sure she can hear someone in their apartment, she goes out to investigate & there is no-one there, but she still feels uneasy. Did something happen to Annie, & is the person responsible still around?
I thought this was a really good read, & I enjoyed it. The tension is kept up all the way through as some of the tenants in the building start acting strangely & the reader is unsure who may be involved at first, although it does become a little more predictable towards the end. The final part of the puzzle in the epilogue is a nice touch though. The main character is a little too timid at times, but understandable considering what she has been through, but it was nice to see her finally stand up to her overbearing mother. Overall, I would recommend this if you like uncomplicated thrillers.
My thanks to NetGalley & publishers, Bookouture, for the opportunity to read an ARC. I am voluntarily giving an honest review.
I thought this was a really good read, & I enjoyed it. The tension is kept up all the way through as some of the tenants in the building start acting strangely & the reader is unsure who may be involved at first, although it does become a little more predictable towards the end. The final part of the puzzle in the epilogue is a nice touch though. The main character is a little too timid at times, but understandable considering what she has been through, but it was nice to see her finally stand up to her overbearing mother. Overall, I would recommend this if you like uncomplicated thrillers.
My thanks to NetGalley & publishers, Bookouture, for the opportunity to read an ARC. I am voluntarily giving an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Domestic abuse
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