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A Place to Die For
A young couple’s dream apartment hides a deadly secret in a terrifying novel of psychological suspense by the authors of Gravewater Lake.
Jordan and her fiancé, Sam, can hardly believe their luck when they are accepted into the Glendale, an exclusive Boston co-op dripping in historic turn-of-the-century splendor. Still reeling from a devastating personal loss, the couple hopes their new digs will let them heal the past and build a brighter future. But Jordan’s joy soon turns to unease.
Spending long hours alone while her fiancé is at work, she starts to suspect that all is not right with the Glendale. There is the empty apartment on the ground floor that nobody wants to talk about, and the unnerving sensation that she is being watched. The haunting cries of a baby—even though there are none in the building—don’t help, either.
As their relationship falters and Sam grows ever more distant, Jordan comes to a terrifying conclusion. The Glendale won’t let her go…at least, not alive.
Jordan and her fiancé, Sam, can hardly believe their luck when they are accepted into the Glendale, an exclusive Boston co-op dripping in historic turn-of-the-century splendor. Still reeling from a devastating personal loss, the couple hopes their new digs will let them heal the past and build a brighter future. But Jordan’s joy soon turns to unease.
Spending long hours alone while her fiancé is at work, she starts to suspect that all is not right with the Glendale. There is the empty apartment on the ground floor that nobody wants to talk about, and the unnerving sensation that she is being watched. The haunting cries of a baby—even though there are none in the building—don’t help, either.
As their relationship falters and Sam grows ever more distant, Jordan comes to a terrifying conclusion. The Glendale won’t let her go…at least, not alive.
329 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 17, 2026
About the author
A.M. Strong
17 books268 followersA.M. Strong is a British-born writer living and working in the United States. He has worked as a graphic designer, newspaper journalist, artist, and actor.
He currently resides most of the year on Florida’s Space Coast, where he can watch rockets launch from his bedroom balcony, and part of the year on an island in Maine, along with his wife and two furry bosses, Izzie and Hayden.
A.M. Strong also writes under the pen name Anthony M. Strong.
He currently resides most of the year on Florida’s Space Coast, where he can watch rockets launch from his bedroom balcony, and part of the year on an island in Maine, along with his wife and two furry bosses, Izzie and Hayden.
A.M. Strong also writes under the pen name Anthony M. Strong.
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November 4, 2025
Im a big fan of these co authors so I will automatically read everything they write 🥹
For me, “a place to die for” took a little longer to get going / capture my interest, however when the couple moved into their new apartment inside a historical building full of quirky tenants, stunning artwork and original architecture.. I was fully invested.
Im all for an unusual building with unusual tenants and knew that we’d be in for a twisty ride. I enjoyed watching the couple face challenges and finding out whether their relationship could withstand all the chaos.
Although I enjoyed how the tenants tied together the ending was just a little too convenient for me.. despite all the drama it seemed to hit an end very quickly.
Overall I enjoyed this read and would recommend for others!
Thank you to Thomas and Mercer for gifting me with a copy of this book, all thoughts and opinions are my own!
For me, “a place to die for” took a little longer to get going / capture my interest, however when the couple moved into their new apartment inside a historical building full of quirky tenants, stunning artwork and original architecture.. I was fully invested.
Im all for an unusual building with unusual tenants and knew that we’d be in for a twisty ride. I enjoyed watching the couple face challenges and finding out whether their relationship could withstand all the chaos.
Although I enjoyed how the tenants tied together the ending was just a little too convenient for me.. despite all the drama it seemed to hit an end very quickly.
Overall I enjoyed this read and would recommend for others!
Thank you to Thomas and Mercer for gifting me with a copy of this book, all thoughts and opinions are my own!
March 4, 2026
ARC✶REVIEW
#ad much love for my advance copy and pr box @thrillerbookloversthepulse #partner
A Place to Die For
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Releases: March 17, 2026 as a KU Read and listen now
Thriller | suspense | murder | psychological
Y’all this stuffed bee keychain thing is literally the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Obsessed with it 🐝 (my fav emoji).
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, from whence you came, so I have returned you…
She was finally overcoming her traumatic past, but this move might just put her right back where she started from.
They were on the brink of having everything they’ve ever wanted. A home of their own. But when some issues arise Jordan and Sam need to get some things sorted, they’ve been denied a mortgage loan that was basically already done. Until things get settled, they’ll have to rent a new apartment. Since their current home gets burglarized and they need to move.
But then the perfect apartment falls into their laps - but they should have stopped to question anything that works out perfectly like that.
Then there’s HIM - a mysterious stalker with evil intentions. And they might just be his next mark. SHE might be. Who knows.
🎧: Also followed along with the audio and loved it. The dual narration for Jordan and the mystery man made for an excellent read. Hallie Ricardo and Connor Brannigan were equally as great to listen to.
I freaking loved this one so much, but it’s more of a slow burn type of thriller. It’s got short chapters though, so it’s a quick and fun read.
I enjoyed the interior decorator angle and the mystery of HIM from before. I had so many theories going but that “before” threw me for a loop. I like being surprised tho.
I have never been so wrong about how a book will end. Clever! Did not see any of that coming - AT ALL!
Can’t wait for the next book!
#ad much love for my advance copy and pr box @thrillerbookloversthepulse #partner
A Place to Die For
< @
Releases: March 17, 2026 as a KU Read and listen now
Thriller | suspense | murder | psychological
Y’all this stuffed bee keychain thing is literally the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Obsessed with it 🐝 (my fav emoji).
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, from whence you came, so I have returned you…
She was finally overcoming her traumatic past, but this move might just put her right back where she started from.
They were on the brink of having everything they’ve ever wanted. A home of their own. But when some issues arise Jordan and Sam need to get some things sorted, they’ve been denied a mortgage loan that was basically already done. Until things get settled, they’ll have to rent a new apartment. Since their current home gets burglarized and they need to move.
But then the perfect apartment falls into their laps - but they should have stopped to question anything that works out perfectly like that.
Then there’s HIM - a mysterious stalker with evil intentions. And they might just be his next mark. SHE might be. Who knows.
🎧: Also followed along with the audio and loved it. The dual narration for Jordan and the mystery man made for an excellent read. Hallie Ricardo and Connor Brannigan were equally as great to listen to.
I freaking loved this one so much, but it’s more of a slow burn type of thriller. It’s got short chapters though, so it’s a quick and fun read.
I enjoyed the interior decorator angle and the mystery of HIM from before. I had so many theories going but that “before” threw me for a loop. I like being surprised tho.
I have never been so wrong about how a book will end. Clever! Did not see any of that coming - AT ALL!
Can’t wait for the next book!
March 29, 2026
This audiobook had me hooked from the very beginning and it had a very intriguing premise! I don’t know why, but I was suspicious of Sam very early on. Something about him just didn’t sit right, and that constant feeling of “can he be trusted” added a layer of tension. The suspense of wondering whether he was a good guy or a bad guy truly kept me guessing until the end.
Jordan’s storyline had me stressed in the best way. It was so obvious that she was being gaslit, how deep it went & who was truly responsible was the real question. The mysterious him chapters had me wondering who this could possibly be & each time these chapters came up, it pulled me even deeper into the story.
When everything finally came to light, I was speechless as the motive ran way deeper than I ever could have imagined. Just when I thought I had it figured out, the story took another turn.
The narration in the audiobook was great, both narrators did an amazing job bringing life to these characters.
Overall, a solid read and great for fans of psychological thrillers filled with gaslighting, unreliable characters, and wth reveals. Thank you NetGalley & Brilliance Audio for an advanced listening copy.
Publication 🗓️ : 03.17.26
Jordan’s storyline had me stressed in the best way. It was so obvious that she was being gaslit, how deep it went & who was truly responsible was the real question. The mysterious him chapters had me wondering who this could possibly be & each time these chapters came up, it pulled me even deeper into the story.
When everything finally came to light, I was speechless as the motive ran way deeper than I ever could have imagined. Just when I thought I had it figured out, the story took another turn.
The narration in the audiobook was great, both narrators did an amazing job bringing life to these characters.
Overall, a solid read and great for fans of psychological thrillers filled with gaslighting, unreliable characters, and wth reveals. Thank you NetGalley & Brilliance Audio for an advanced listening copy.
Publication 🗓️ : 03.17.26
January 13, 2026
ARC review
A Place To Die For By A.M. Strong & Sonya Sargent
Publication Date: March 17, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Blending a dual timeline narrative and multiple POVs with stalker/serial killer themes and the unsettling atmosphere of a gothic apartment building, A Place To Die For is a gripping psychological thriller that kept me hooked from the early on!
The story is told through two perspectives: a stalker/serial killer whose chilling chapters ramp up the suspense, and Jordan, a self-employed interior designer.
When Jordan and her fiancé, Sam, land a dream apartment in an exclusive, highly-coveted co-op, it seems too good to be true. Jordan quickly begins to suspect that the building’s prestigious exterior hides something dark. From unexplained noises to strange occurrences that the other neighbors conveniently ignore, the "perfect" home begins to feel like a trap.
As the lines between reality and paranoia blur, Jordan descends into the role of an unreliable narrator a trope that was executed brilliantly here.
Trigger Warning: This book deals heavily with themes of grief and trauma from a miscarriage.
A Place To Die For By A.M. Strong & Sonya Sargent
Publication Date: March 17, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Blending a dual timeline narrative and multiple POVs with stalker/serial killer themes and the unsettling atmosphere of a gothic apartment building, A Place To Die For is a gripping psychological thriller that kept me hooked from the early on!
The story is told through two perspectives: a stalker/serial killer whose chilling chapters ramp up the suspense, and Jordan, a self-employed interior designer.
When Jordan and her fiancé, Sam, land a dream apartment in an exclusive, highly-coveted co-op, it seems too good to be true. Jordan quickly begins to suspect that the building’s prestigious exterior hides something dark. From unexplained noises to strange occurrences that the other neighbors conveniently ignore, the "perfect" home begins to feel like a trap.
As the lines between reality and paranoia blur, Jordan descends into the role of an unreliable narrator a trope that was executed brilliantly here.
Trigger Warning: This book deals heavily with themes of grief and trauma from a miscarriage.
March 25, 2026
4.5 stars.
This was wild. I've read a few story's like this where people get super lucky and move into a fancy place that they can magically afford and let me tell you... it never ends well.
This was wild. I've read a few story's like this where people get super lucky and move into a fancy place that they can magically afford and let me tell you... it never ends well.
October 18, 2025
Quick, short and easy but it was a slow start at first. I didn't really care for the main character, she was lowkey insufferable. I was more interested in the stalker! Joe Goldberg vibes.
Plot was a little weak, it was just so far-fetched! I was hoping the stalker chapters would tie in nicely with our MC but unfortunately, it fell a little flat.
It was predictable but nonetheless, it's a perfect palate cleanser book in between heavier reads.
*ARC
Plot was a little weak, it was just so far-fetched! I was hoping the stalker chapters would tie in nicely with our MC but unfortunately, it fell a little flat.
It was predictable but nonetheless, it's a perfect palate cleanser book in between heavier reads.
*ARC
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 3, 2026
The Plot: Sam and Jordan think they’ve found their dream home in a historic Boston co-op building, but the glamor masks a rotting secret. As Jordan begins to experience unsettling events that no one else seems to notice, she starts to question her own sanity—and the motives of her eccentric neighbors. Is the building haunted by secrets lost to time, or is someone in the present day determined to destroy her life?
My Review: This audiobook nails the old Boston building creepy vibes completely! And the (perhaps even scarier) utter desperation of young adults to purchase a home in this VHCOL city. There is a permeating sense of foreboding even from the first few scenes that kept me engaged throughout. The pacing was a bit slow to start and I did struggle with the feasibility of the horror at times—it’s hard to imagine some of the “haunting” happening in the age of Ring cameras and iPhones! However, the FMC had such a tenuous hold on her sanity given her tragic past and self-doubt that her emotion and ratcheting sense of dread were palpable. The jumps back and forth in POV were interesting and really heightened the suspense, particularly with the deliberate confusion of mixed timelines.
If you’re listening to the audiobook, the voice acting is great, and the last two hours were the best part. These chapters are non-stop action with twist after twist, especially when the interconnected nature of the building residents and their histories is revealed. Overall, it’s a quick propulsive read and worth a listen when you need a thriller!
Thank you to NetGalley and Brilliance Publishing for this ARC!
My Review: This audiobook nails the old Boston building creepy vibes completely! And the (perhaps even scarier) utter desperation of young adults to purchase a home in this VHCOL city. There is a permeating sense of foreboding even from the first few scenes that kept me engaged throughout. The pacing was a bit slow to start and I did struggle with the feasibility of the horror at times—it’s hard to imagine some of the “haunting” happening in the age of Ring cameras and iPhones! However, the FMC had such a tenuous hold on her sanity given her tragic past and self-doubt that her emotion and ratcheting sense of dread were palpable. The jumps back and forth in POV were interesting and really heightened the suspense, particularly with the deliberate confusion of mixed timelines.
If you’re listening to the audiobook, the voice acting is great, and the last two hours were the best part. These chapters are non-stop action with twist after twist, especially when the interconnected nature of the building residents and their histories is revealed. Overall, it’s a quick propulsive read and worth a listen when you need a thriller!
Thank you to NetGalley and Brilliance Publishing for this ARC!
March 11, 2026
I loved this eerie, atmospheric thriller set in an old apartment building. This seemingly charming residence is where ghostly vibes and people with a traumatic past converge. Sam and Jordan had been down on their luck when they received an offer to move into the renowned Glendale. After they have moved in, their relationship was constantly challenged and they began to have odd experiences with moving objects and unexplained sounds. There was frequent gaslighting and I never really knew who to trust. The storyline was so unique and I was shocked when the premise behind the building was revealed!
March 6, 2026
I received an audiobook copy of *A Place to Die For* by A. M. Strong and Sonya Sargent from Liza Royce Associates (LRA) through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Unfortunately, this one didn’t work for me.
The pacing of the plot felt extremely slow, which made it difficult to stay engaged with the story. Much of the tension that should have built throughout the book never quite landed because the narrative moved at such a sluggish pace.
My biggest issue, however, was the main character, Jordan. Her actions rarely felt believable. She constantly asked questions at the worst possible moments and didn’t seem to move or react like a real person would in the situations she was placed in. At the same time, she showed an odd lack of awareness—rarely using her phone, doubting her own instincts, yet trusting the people around her almost immediately despite barely knowing them. That combination made her character particularly frustrating to follow.
Another element that didn’t sit well with me was the portrayal of Jordan’s mother. The narrative seemed to frame her as “a little racist,” but treated it as something acceptable simply because she wasn’t portrayed as fully racist. That framing felt uncomfortable and unnecessary. Sam was supposed to subject himself to a little racism because he loved Jordan?!
I also personally struggle with stories featuring white female main characters paired with Black male love interests when they are written by white authors. It often raises questions for me about perspective and authenticity, and that dynamic didn’t fully work for me in this story.
The one part of the book I genuinely enjoyed was the “him” POV sections. Those chapters added intrigue and tension that the rest of the narrative was missing, and I found myself much more interested whenever the story shifted into that perspective.
Overall, this was a frustrating read for me. While the premise had potential and the alternate POV added some intrigue, the pacing and character decisions made it difficult for me to connect with the story.
Unfortunately, this one didn’t work for me.
The pacing of the plot felt extremely slow, which made it difficult to stay engaged with the story. Much of the tension that should have built throughout the book never quite landed because the narrative moved at such a sluggish pace.
My biggest issue, however, was the main character, Jordan. Her actions rarely felt believable. She constantly asked questions at the worst possible moments and didn’t seem to move or react like a real person would in the situations she was placed in. At the same time, she showed an odd lack of awareness—rarely using her phone, doubting her own instincts, yet trusting the people around her almost immediately despite barely knowing them. That combination made her character particularly frustrating to follow.
Another element that didn’t sit well with me was the portrayal of Jordan’s mother. The narrative seemed to frame her as “a little racist,” but treated it as something acceptable simply because she wasn’t portrayed as fully racist. That framing felt uncomfortable and unnecessary. Sam was supposed to subject himself to a little racism because he loved Jordan?!
I also personally struggle with stories featuring white female main characters paired with Black male love interests when they are written by white authors. It often raises questions for me about perspective and authenticity, and that dynamic didn’t fully work for me in this story.
The one part of the book I genuinely enjoyed was the “him” POV sections. Those chapters added intrigue and tension that the rest of the narrative was missing, and I found myself much more interested whenever the story shifted into that perspective.
Overall, this was a frustrating read for me. While the premise had potential and the alternate POV added some intrigue, the pacing and character decisions made it difficult for me to connect with the story.
May 2, 2026
You know those books where a couple moves into their dream apartment and everything goes horribly wrong? Yeah… this one hits different.
The dual timelines/POVs were SO good, and when it all finally connects?? Dark. Like… sit there for a second dark.
I listened to the audio and flew through it in a day. The pacing never drags, and I swear I felt like I was losing it right along Jordan.
That constant “something is not right here” feeling?? Perfectly done.
If you love a psychological thriller that makes you question everything and keeps you on edge the entire time—add this one ASAP.
A young couple moves into a gorgeous, exclusive Boston co-op for a fresh start after a devastating loss… but strange things start happening—an apartment no one talks about, the feeling of being watched, and sounds that shouldn’t exist. And the deeper Jordan digs, the more it feels like the building isn’t going to let her leave… alive.
The dual timelines/POVs were SO good, and when it all finally connects?? Dark. Like… sit there for a second dark.
I listened to the audio and flew through it in a day. The pacing never drags, and I swear I felt like I was losing it right along Jordan.
That constant “something is not right here” feeling?? Perfectly done.
If you love a psychological thriller that makes you question everything and keeps you on edge the entire time—add this one ASAP.
A young couple moves into a gorgeous, exclusive Boston co-op for a fresh start after a devastating loss… but strange things start happening—an apartment no one talks about, the feeling of being watched, and sounds that shouldn’t exist. And the deeper Jordan digs, the more it feels like the building isn’t going to let her leave… alive.
November 21, 2025
The beginning was bland. It had too much unnecessary description of the apartment they wanted to live in and other people living there. I only liked the POV of “Him” during this part of the story. I loved the dual POV between “Him” and Jordan. The story gained my interest starting around 27%.
The setting being mainly in an apartment was chilling with Jordan being the only one able to see and hear certain things. At different parts of the story it made me question what was really going on with Jordan whether she was experiencing paranormal activity or if it was the result of her painful past resurfacing. The true reasoning for it was mind blowing. I had suspected it halfway through the story but I was surprised how naive Jordan was to it. I was confused at first with certain things in the story but towards the middle of the story everything started making more sense. Certain decisions she made frustrated me. I liked the ending. The story was very predictable but enjoyable.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The setting being mainly in an apartment was chilling with Jordan being the only one able to see and hear certain things. At different parts of the story it made me question what was really going on with Jordan whether she was experiencing paranormal activity or if it was the result of her painful past resurfacing. The true reasoning for it was mind blowing. I had suspected it halfway through the story but I was surprised how naive Jordan was to it. I was confused at first with certain things in the story but towards the middle of the story everything started making more sense. Certain decisions she made frustrated me. I liked the ending. The story was very predictable but enjoyable.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
March 16, 2026
Thank you so much to Brilliance Publishing and Brilliance Audio for the audiobook of A Place to Die For by A.M. Strong & Sonya Sargent in exchange for an honest review. This book is out March 17th!
This thriller had me completely on edge from start to finish. I love a creepy apartment building story where everything seems like a dream come true at first… and then slowly turns into an absolute nightmare. That’s exactly what this book delivers.
Jordan and her fiancé Sam move into the Glendale, a historic and exclusive Boston co-op that feels like the perfect place for a fresh start after a devastating loss. But it doesn’t take long before things begin to feel… wrong. Strange noises. An empty apartment no one will talk about. The unsettling feeling of constantly being watched.
The tension builds so well throughout the story, and the gaslighting had me constantly questioning what was real and who could actually be trusted. I genuinely had no idea what was really going on until the end, which made the final reveal even more satisfying.
The audiobook narration was fantastic and really amplified the creeping sense of dread and paranoia that runs throughout the story.
If you love unsettling apartment thrillers, unreliable situations, and that constant “something is very wrong here” feeling, this one is definitely worth picking up.
This thriller had me completely on edge from start to finish. I love a creepy apartment building story where everything seems like a dream come true at first… and then slowly turns into an absolute nightmare. That’s exactly what this book delivers.
Jordan and her fiancé Sam move into the Glendale, a historic and exclusive Boston co-op that feels like the perfect place for a fresh start after a devastating loss. But it doesn’t take long before things begin to feel… wrong. Strange noises. An empty apartment no one will talk about. The unsettling feeling of constantly being watched.
The tension builds so well throughout the story, and the gaslighting had me constantly questioning what was real and who could actually be trusted. I genuinely had no idea what was really going on until the end, which made the final reveal even more satisfying.
The audiobook narration was fantastic and really amplified the creeping sense of dread and paranoia that runs throughout the story.
If you love unsettling apartment thrillers, unreliable situations, and that constant “something is very wrong here” feeling, this one is definitely worth picking up.
March 1, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
Narration by Hallie Ricardo; Connor Brannigan & they were great!! I especially loved the male narrator and the stalker vibes his performance gave!!
This was a fast paced psychological suspense that had my head all over the place. The beginning sucked me in and had me asking so many questions! I think it started to drag a little in the middle, but the back and forth time lines of the FMC & the unknown mysterious man, kept me wanting to find out answers!! I enjoyed how this all tied together in the end, but it didn’t quite have a huge wow factor. Still a quick, fast read! I especially for someone who likes a story with secrets, some haunted vibes, and a mystery!
Thank you @netgalley & Thomas & Mercer for this story audio!
Narration by Hallie Ricardo; Connor Brannigan & they were great!! I especially loved the male narrator and the stalker vibes his performance gave!!
This was a fast paced psychological suspense that had my head all over the place. The beginning sucked me in and had me asking so many questions! I think it started to drag a little in the middle, but the back and forth time lines of the FMC & the unknown mysterious man, kept me wanting to find out answers!! I enjoyed how this all tied together in the end, but it didn’t quite have a huge wow factor. Still a quick, fast read! I especially for someone who likes a story with secrets, some haunted vibes, and a mystery!
Thank you @netgalley & Thomas & Mercer for this story audio!
February 27, 2026
A PLACE TO DIE FOR by
📖/🎧 / ARC/ALC review • out 03.17.26
thank you @amazonpublishing, @brilliancepublishing, @thrillerbookloversthepulse for my #gifted copies!
a young couple moves into their dream apartment.. but shortly after, everything starts to go in a downward spiral for Jordan. she feels like she’s being watched, she hears things nobody else hears, and soon suspects her fiancé of cheating.
this one has all the eerie vibes you could possibly ask for - and an unknown narrator that you will **never** figure out 🧐
unfortunately for me, I didn’t love this as much as I enjoyed their last book, but only because it was very similar to another popular book (not exactly but 100% same vibes) however- I will still read all of their books because they are great writers, this just wasn’t my favorite. 🩷
📖/🎧 / ARC/ALC review • out 03.17.26
thank you @amazonpublishing, @brilliancepublishing, @thrillerbookloversthepulse for my #gifted copies!
a young couple moves into their dream apartment.. but shortly after, everything starts to go in a downward spiral for Jordan. she feels like she’s being watched, she hears things nobody else hears, and soon suspects her fiancé of cheating.
this one has all the eerie vibes you could possibly ask for - and an unknown narrator that you will **never** figure out 🧐
unfortunately for me, I didn’t love this as much as I enjoyed their last book, but only because it was very similar to another popular book (not exactly but 100% same vibes) however- I will still read all of their books because they are great writers, this just wasn’t my favorite. 🩷
March 23, 2026
A Place To Die For is out now and totally worth the read if you love thrillers with creepy locations. This one gave me Lock Every Door and The Couple In 5B vibes so if you loved those you’ll definitely love this! I didn’t know what was real and what wasn’t until close to the end of the book and I love being manipulated by a book. As I’ve come to expect with these authors I was tense and in suspense practically from beginning to end!
March 26, 2026
I don’t even know where to start.
Actually, I do. I wish I hadn’t.
With my “whole life ahead of me”, I had to waste my time reading this.
Actually, I do. I wish I hadn’t.
With my “whole life ahead of me”, I had to waste my time reading this.
February 14, 2026
Loved this book!!! Just the right amount of emotional drama and suspenseful horror! It was not at all what I was expecting and that turned out to be a good thing! Lots of ups and downs, twists and turns! Another great book that I was happy to read!
October 17, 2025
Thank you to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
A Book Not to Die For
My Vibe Check
* My emotional state while reading: 🥱😶🌫️🙄
This slow-paced story is an alternating POV between a killer and the fmc, Jordan.
* If this book were a snack, it'd be... maybe salami. I hate salami. It looks good but I don’t like the taste.
The Good Stuff
1. Easy to read. Flows well. Short chapters. Digestible.
Things That Made Me Go Meh
1. The psycho stalker sounds like Joe Goldberg (You) talking, all stalker-ish and contemplative. Not exactly a bad thing, but now I’m imagining it’s him.
2. The writing is bland and doesn’t really make me feel anything. Not hooked enough. I’ve read longer books in a shorter time.
3. The characters are flat and one-dimensional. I don’t care what happens to them. I don’t even like Jordan (fmc).
4. The plot is not plotting. Halfway through the book and nothing significant is happening. It starts to pick up at about 82% of the book.
5. The misdirection is a bit obvious. I’m no longer surprised because I already expect that all it’s building up to involves the weird residents and the building in relation to the killer.
6. This would work better as a movie. I would love it as a movie.
My Overall Thoughts
* Would I recommend this book? I’m not sure I would even remember it…
* Who should read this? Anyone who likes slow-paced predictable reads.
* My super-scientific rating: 2. Moving on.
—MAJOR SPOILERS START HERE.—
The Gist (or else I’ll forget)
The book opens with a flashback of an unknown psycho stalker attacking a girl (with glasses) in her apartment.
We switch to Jordan’s POV in the current time. She is devastated that her loan application with her fiancé Sam for their dream house has been rejected (a problem with Sam’s credit). On the same unfortunate day, their apartment gets robbed and vandalized. They go to stay at Jordan’s parents’ house.
Flashback: We see the psycho stalker again, finding his next victim (Raven tattoo). We also find out that he’s a resident physician at Mass General.
Back to Jordan. She receives a too-good-to-be-true housing deal (Glendale). She sends an application. They get called in for an interview (the board: Catherine, Ron, Dr. Burgress) and take a tour of the grand apartment. A week later, their application is approved and they move in. Jordan notices weird sounds (crying baby). She meets a neighbor, Kalina.
Jordan and Sam attend the Glendale’s cocktail party for the residents. Kalina seems to take to Sam and it makes Jordan uncomfortable/jealous, despite that Kalina is hiring him. Meanwhile, Catherine hires her to design an empty space for a coffee shop.
Flashback: Psycho killer orchestrates a meet-cute with Raven tattoo girl at her workplace.
Jordan meets with the board about the coffee shop then Catherine takes her to the basement to check out stored furniture. She gets locked in and has a creepy experience (weird sounds, stuffed toy moving place to place). She is let out by Catherine who doesn’t believe it’s possible to get locked in.
Flashback: Psycho killer is tormented that Raven tattoo girl is on a date.
Weird moments. Neighbors cancels brunch, but at least Jordan and Sam meets new friends (Dawn and Jamie). Catherine gaslights Jordan about forgetting a meeting. Kalina flirts more with Sam. Catherine being weird at the empty first-floor apartment. Angelo being cryptic. Her new friend Dawn being weird with the clothes shop owner.
Jordan goes on a date with Sam in her new dress and asks him to stop catering to Kalina. They have a good date, go home, and Jordan is still obsessing over that first-floor apartment.
Flashback: Psycho killer murdered Raven’s date. Cops question Raven.
The next morning, Jordan hears the crying baby again and Sam thinks she’s cuckoo. The next day, she goes to the client she wasn’t able to meet because of Catherine only to be told that she’d been replaced because she canceled, which she can’t remember happening.
Jordan’s issue with Kalina escalates. Sam keeps saying he isn’t interested in Kalina.
Flashback: Psycho killer secretly attends the funeral of the guy he killed and found out the guy was actually gay as he talks with Raven who’s actually named Luna.
Jennifer comes over for drinks at Jordan’s and hints at something about the apartment as she leaves.
More weirdness. Sam’s been acting sketchy. The apartment’s dark corners feel ominous. Jordan’s mood board for the coffee shop mysteriously goes missing and reappears. The board is dissatisfied with her design presentation.
Flashback: Psycho killer steals Luna’s PJs and leaves her a moon necklace.
Jordan encounters an unsettling painting in the building. It’s not there later when she tries to show Sam. He is fed up and tells her all the ridiculous things she’s been saying, convinced that she’s regressing and needs help again.
Jordan thinks Sam is acting sus. And then one morning she finds Kalina’s earring in their bedroom. She throws him out of the apartment. Jennifer visits her that night and encourages her not to stay alone in the apartment.
The next day while clearing boxes, she finds a diary stuck behind the drawers. The woman wrote about the strange things in the apartment, which are similar to Jordan’s experiences. She talks to Frank about it and he asks her to leave the diary with him.
Jordan discovers that another ex-resident killed himself in the apartment because he was hearing voices. Freaked out about everything, she plans to stay at her parents’ house, but she got a mysterious text inviting her to the first-floor apartment.
Flashback: Psycho killer gets ready to end Luna.
Jordan sends a text to Sam then goes to the first floor apartment that first looks abandoned, but then sees the bloody bedroom and flees to Dawn’s. Dawn and Jamie offer to take a look again with her and then call the police if necessary. She agrees. They go.
It’s a trap. Catherine and her cohorts arrive, and even Dawn and Jamie are in on it. The apartment used to be Catherine’s daughter’s (Luna). They say that she was murdered there, which is why Jordan has to die.
Turns out Jordan’s dad was the psychiatrist of the killer and his assessment got the killer thrown in an institution instead of jail. He’s killed someone related to the residents of the Glendale.
Apparently, the Glendale is a slaughterhouse for a relative of those involved with the psycho killer’s sentencing. “So they would feel what we feel.”
After much ruckus, they are about to stage her suicide, but Sam arrives with a couple of cops. Catherine gets accidentally shot and her cohorts get arrested. It’s a wrap.
A Book Not to Die For
My Vibe Check
* My emotional state while reading: 🥱😶🌫️🙄
This slow-paced story is an alternating POV between a killer and the fmc, Jordan.
* If this book were a snack, it'd be... maybe salami. I hate salami. It looks good but I don’t like the taste.
The Good Stuff
1. Easy to read. Flows well. Short chapters. Digestible.
Things That Made Me Go Meh
1. The psycho stalker sounds like Joe Goldberg (You) talking, all stalker-ish and contemplative. Not exactly a bad thing, but now I’m imagining it’s him.
2. The writing is bland and doesn’t really make me feel anything. Not hooked enough. I’ve read longer books in a shorter time.
3. The characters are flat and one-dimensional. I don’t care what happens to them. I don’t even like Jordan (fmc).
4. The plot is not plotting. Halfway through the book and nothing significant is happening. It starts to pick up at about 82% of the book.
5. The misdirection is a bit obvious. I’m no longer surprised because I already expect that all it’s building up to involves the weird residents and the building in relation to the killer.
6. This would work better as a movie. I would love it as a movie.
My Overall Thoughts
* Would I recommend this book? I’m not sure I would even remember it…
* Who should read this? Anyone who likes slow-paced predictable reads.
* My super-scientific rating: 2. Moving on.
—MAJOR SPOILERS START HERE.—
The Gist (or else I’ll forget)
The book opens with a flashback of an unknown psycho stalker attacking a girl (with glasses) in her apartment.
We switch to Jordan’s POV in the current time. She is devastated that her loan application with her fiancé Sam for their dream house has been rejected (a problem with Sam’s credit). On the same unfortunate day, their apartment gets robbed and vandalized. They go to stay at Jordan’s parents’ house.
Flashback: We see the psycho stalker again, finding his next victim (Raven tattoo). We also find out that he’s a resident physician at Mass General.
Back to Jordan. She receives a too-good-to-be-true housing deal (Glendale). She sends an application. They get called in for an interview (the board: Catherine, Ron, Dr. Burgress) and take a tour of the grand apartment. A week later, their application is approved and they move in. Jordan notices weird sounds (crying baby). She meets a neighbor, Kalina.
Jordan and Sam attend the Glendale’s cocktail party for the residents. Kalina seems to take to Sam and it makes Jordan uncomfortable/jealous, despite that Kalina is hiring him. Meanwhile, Catherine hires her to design an empty space for a coffee shop.
Flashback: Psycho killer orchestrates a meet-cute with Raven tattoo girl at her workplace.
Jordan meets with the board about the coffee shop then Catherine takes her to the basement to check out stored furniture. She gets locked in and has a creepy experience (weird sounds, stuffed toy moving place to place). She is let out by Catherine who doesn’t believe it’s possible to get locked in.
Flashback: Psycho killer is tormented that Raven tattoo girl is on a date.
Weird moments. Neighbors cancels brunch, but at least Jordan and Sam meets new friends (Dawn and Jamie). Catherine gaslights Jordan about forgetting a meeting. Kalina flirts more with Sam. Catherine being weird at the empty first-floor apartment. Angelo being cryptic. Her new friend Dawn being weird with the clothes shop owner.
Jordan goes on a date with Sam in her new dress and asks him to stop catering to Kalina. They have a good date, go home, and Jordan is still obsessing over that first-floor apartment.
Flashback: Psycho killer murdered Raven’s date. Cops question Raven.
The next morning, Jordan hears the crying baby again and Sam thinks she’s cuckoo. The next day, she goes to the client she wasn’t able to meet because of Catherine only to be told that she’d been replaced because she canceled, which she can’t remember happening.
Jordan’s issue with Kalina escalates. Sam keeps saying he isn’t interested in Kalina.
Flashback: Psycho killer secretly attends the funeral of the guy he killed and found out the guy was actually gay as he talks with Raven who’s actually named Luna.
Jennifer comes over for drinks at Jordan’s and hints at something about the apartment as she leaves.
More weirdness. Sam’s been acting sketchy. The apartment’s dark corners feel ominous. Jordan’s mood board for the coffee shop mysteriously goes missing and reappears. The board is dissatisfied with her design presentation.
Flashback: Psycho killer steals Luna’s PJs and leaves her a moon necklace.
Jordan encounters an unsettling painting in the building. It’s not there later when she tries to show Sam. He is fed up and tells her all the ridiculous things she’s been saying, convinced that she’s regressing and needs help again.
Jordan thinks Sam is acting sus. And then one morning she finds Kalina’s earring in their bedroom. She throws him out of the apartment. Jennifer visits her that night and encourages her not to stay alone in the apartment.
The next day while clearing boxes, she finds a diary stuck behind the drawers. The woman wrote about the strange things in the apartment, which are similar to Jordan’s experiences. She talks to Frank about it and he asks her to leave the diary with him.
Jordan discovers that another ex-resident killed himself in the apartment because he was hearing voices. Freaked out about everything, she plans to stay at her parents’ house, but she got a mysterious text inviting her to the first-floor apartment.
Flashback: Psycho killer gets ready to end Luna.
Jordan sends a text to Sam then goes to the first floor apartment that first looks abandoned, but then sees the bloody bedroom and flees to Dawn’s. Dawn and Jamie offer to take a look again with her and then call the police if necessary. She agrees. They go.
It’s a trap. Catherine and her cohorts arrive, and even Dawn and Jamie are in on it. The apartment used to be Catherine’s daughter’s (Luna). They say that she was murdered there, which is why Jordan has to die.
Turns out Jordan’s dad was the psychiatrist of the killer and his assessment got the killer thrown in an institution instead of jail. He’s killed someone related to the residents of the Glendale.
Apparently, the Glendale is a slaughterhouse for a relative of those involved with the psycho killer’s sentencing. “So they would feel what we feel.”
After much ruckus, they are about to stage her suicide, but Sam arrives with a couple of cops. Catherine gets accidentally shot and her cohorts get arrested. It’s a wrap.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 12, 2026
After a devastating loss, Jordan and her fiancé move into the Glendale, an exclusive historic Boston co-op that seems like the perfect place to start over. But when strange noises, unsettling secrets, and the feeling of being watched begin to haunt her, Jordan realizes the building may be hiding something far more sinister.
This book was wonderfully eerie and packed with sinister vibes from start to finish. I’m always a sucker for thrillers set in creepy apartment buildings, and this one absolutely delivered. I also loved that it was set in Boston and mentioned places I actually know. It made the story feel even more immersive and unsettling.
The dual perspectives worked incredibly well, especially the “him” chapters set in the past, which were downright chilling. Jordan’s growing unease practically seeped off the pages, and just like her, I couldn’t stop trying to figure out what was really going on with the residents of The Glendale. The authors kept the tension building and the twists coming, and I didn’t fully piece things together until everything unfolded on the page. I’ve really enjoyed A.M. Strong and Sonya Sargent’s previous books, but this one might just be my favorite.
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW:
Hallie Ricardo and Connor Brannigan truly brought this story to life. Ricardo captured Jordan’s fear and mounting paranoia perfectly, pulling me right into the unsettling atmosphere of The Glendale. Brannigan, meanwhile, was deliciously creepy in his chapters in the best way possible! His voice was absolutely perfect for the darker moments of the story. If you enjoy thrillers on audio, this is definitely one worth listening to.
Thank you to the authors, Thomas & Mercer, Brilliance Audio, Thriller Book Lovers: The Pulse, and NetGalley for advanced copies in exchange for my honest review.
This book was wonderfully eerie and packed with sinister vibes from start to finish. I’m always a sucker for thrillers set in creepy apartment buildings, and this one absolutely delivered. I also loved that it was set in Boston and mentioned places I actually know. It made the story feel even more immersive and unsettling.
The dual perspectives worked incredibly well, especially the “him” chapters set in the past, which were downright chilling. Jordan’s growing unease practically seeped off the pages, and just like her, I couldn’t stop trying to figure out what was really going on with the residents of The Glendale. The authors kept the tension building and the twists coming, and I didn’t fully piece things together until everything unfolded on the page. I’ve really enjoyed A.M. Strong and Sonya Sargent’s previous books, but this one might just be my favorite.
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW:
Hallie Ricardo and Connor Brannigan truly brought this story to life. Ricardo captured Jordan’s fear and mounting paranoia perfectly, pulling me right into the unsettling atmosphere of The Glendale. Brannigan, meanwhile, was deliciously creepy in his chapters in the best way possible! His voice was absolutely perfect for the darker moments of the story. If you enjoy thrillers on audio, this is definitely one worth listening to.
Thank you to the authors, Thomas & Mercer, Brilliance Audio, Thriller Book Lovers: The Pulse, and NetGalley for advanced copies in exchange for my honest review.
March 13, 2026
A Place to Die For was the best kind of slow-burn, atmospheric thriller I enjoy sinking into. This one leans heavily into a moody, uneasy tone that builds from the first chapter, creating a sense that something is off way before the characters realize it. I love when a thriller takes time setting the stage and story, and this delivered on that creepy tension!
One of my favorite parts was the serial killer POV woven in - adding an eerie layer to the narrative that made the suspense feel even sharper. I would’ve loved more chapters in that POV though because getting inside that mindset always raises the stakes, and it was done in a way that kept me intrigued.
The Boston setting was also a great touch. The historic co-op, the atmosphere of the city, the fun brunch spots, and the way the location tied into the mystery made everything feel immersive. It made me want to book a trip just to wander those old streets and imagine the story unfolding there lol.
The tension built piece by piece until the twist came—and once it did, I was reeling. At that point I had to finish because I needed to see how everything would unravel.
I switched between the audio and the physical and I loved that experience. The narrators were great with real depth and tone.
Overall, I thought this was a clever and well-crafted thriller with a balanced sense of mood and place. I enjoyed it and would absolutely recommend it to readers who love slow-burn, atmospheric thrillers with a dark edge!
A Place To Die For releases March 17 - make sure you add this one to your TBRs because it was awesome.
Thank you to the Authors for the gifted box! Also to The Pulse for the advanced readers copy of the audiobook and the e-book in exchange for my honest review.
One of my favorite parts was the serial killer POV woven in - adding an eerie layer to the narrative that made the suspense feel even sharper. I would’ve loved more chapters in that POV though because getting inside that mindset always raises the stakes, and it was done in a way that kept me intrigued.
The Boston setting was also a great touch. The historic co-op, the atmosphere of the city, the fun brunch spots, and the way the location tied into the mystery made everything feel immersive. It made me want to book a trip just to wander those old streets and imagine the story unfolding there lol.
The tension built piece by piece until the twist came—and once it did, I was reeling. At that point I had to finish because I needed to see how everything would unravel.
I switched between the audio and the physical and I loved that experience. The narrators were great with real depth and tone.
Overall, I thought this was a clever and well-crafted thriller with a balanced sense of mood and place. I enjoyed it and would absolutely recommend it to readers who love slow-burn, atmospheric thrillers with a dark edge!
A Place To Die For releases March 17 - make sure you add this one to your TBRs because it was awesome.
Thank you to the Authors for the gifted box! Also to The Pulse for the advanced readers copy of the audiobook and the e-book in exchange for my honest review.
March 17, 2026
Jordan and her fiancé Sam think they’ve hit the jackpot when they’re offered a place in a stunning apartment building. It feels like a fresh start. A win. A finally something going right moment. But almost immediately things feel off. Small things at first. Easy to brush off. Except Jordan is the only one noticing them. And when no one else sees what you see, you start questioning everything. Is she spiralling? Or is someone watching her from much closer than she realises?
I’m not going to lie, this one took me a minute to settle into. The beginning felt very focused on Jordan and Sam’s run of bad luck, and I kept waiting for something to really shift. It wasn’t bad… just a bit slow and heavy on the setup.
BUT.
Those random chapters scattered throughout?? The ones from the POV of someone stalking and killing women??
Yeah… those had me locked in. That creeping, uneasy feeling of how does this connect? was the only thing keeping me flipping pages at first and honestly, it paid off.
Because once they move into the apartment and things actually start happening… The pace picks UP. What starts as subtle unease quickly turns into full-blown paranoia, and from there it just spirals. And the ending?? Absolute chaos. Twists on twists on twists - I genuinely had no idea where this was going at any point. The final chapters had me frantically tapping my Kindle like my life depended on it.
I’m not going to lie, this one took me a minute to settle into. The beginning felt very focused on Jordan and Sam’s run of bad luck, and I kept waiting for something to really shift. It wasn’t bad… just a bit slow and heavy on the setup.
BUT.
Those random chapters scattered throughout?? The ones from the POV of someone stalking and killing women??
Yeah… those had me locked in. That creeping, uneasy feeling of how does this connect? was the only thing keeping me flipping pages at first and honestly, it paid off.
Because once they move into the apartment and things actually start happening… The pace picks UP. What starts as subtle unease quickly turns into full-blown paranoia, and from there it just spirals. And the ending?? Absolute chaos. Twists on twists on twists - I genuinely had no idea where this was going at any point. The final chapters had me frantically tapping my Kindle like my life depended on it.
March 15, 2026
A Place to Die For follows Jordan and her fiancé Sam as they move into the Glendale, an exclusive and historic Boston co op that seems like the perfect place to start fresh after a devastating loss. But while Sam spends long hours at work, Jordan begins to notice strange things in the building, including a mysterious empty apartment, unsettling neighbors, and the sound of a crying baby that should not be there. As her fear grows, Jordan starts to believe the Glendale may not let her leave alive. I really loved the creepy atmosphere of this book and the strange neighbors that made everything feel even more unsettling. The story is told in a dual timeline with Jordan in the present and a mysterious “Him” in the past, which slowly reveals pieces of the bigger picture. It is one of those stories where everything keeps escalating and you are constantly trying to figure out how it all fits together. This book honestly gave me anxiety while reading because I kept needing to know what would happen next. The twist at the end was a really good one and totally caught me off guard.
Thank you to Thriller Book Lovers: The Pulse, Brilliance Audio and the authors for gifted book, ebook and audio!
Thank you to Thriller Book Lovers: The Pulse, Brilliance Audio and the authors for gifted book, ebook and audio!
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March 9, 2026After suffering a couple of devastating events, Jordan and her fiancé Sam can hardly believe their luck when they chance into an apartment at a swanky historic Boston co-op called the Glendale at an amazingly affordable rent. But once they move in, excitement soon gives way to something darker as Jordan starts experiencing strange, unsettling things she can’t explain, things only she sees and hears. As the relationship between her and Sam starts to deteriorate, Jordan wonders if she’s losing her mind or if there’s something terribly wrong at the Glendale?
This tense, atmospheric thriller is a simmering slow burn, the creepiness and unease increasing gradually the longer Jordan and Sam live at the Glendale. The building is almost a character itself and of course there’s no shortage of suspicious residents! I was second guessing myself right along with Jordan, and I never saw the big reveal coming! Hallie Ricardo and Connor Brannigan do a great job narrating the audiobook, with Branningan’s “Him” sections feeling especially ominous.
Perfect for fans of:
- Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
- The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger
- She Didn’t See It Coming by Shari Lapena
This tense, atmospheric thriller is a simmering slow burn, the creepiness and unease increasing gradually the longer Jordan and Sam live at the Glendale. The building is almost a character itself and of course there’s no shortage of suspicious residents! I was second guessing myself right along with Jordan, and I never saw the big reveal coming! Hallie Ricardo and Connor Brannigan do a great job narrating the audiobook, with Branningan’s “Him” sections feeling especially ominous.
Perfect for fans of:
- Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
- The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger
- She Didn’t See It Coming by Shari Lapena
March 18, 2026
This book was an interesting premise. Once I began reading I was invested in understanding how everything was connected and I finished this book in one day.
The story is told in dual timelines and dual POV. I very much enjoyed the then glimpses from “his” perspectives. I was looking forward to see how the 2 timelines would connect and made several guesses that were incorrect.
The current timeline was interesting though it was a bit slow at times. FMC was a bit annoying but somehow that is the norm for this genre.
My biggest issue with this book was the end. The “why” and the connection of the 2 timelines just didn’t work for me.
I do think that people who like thrillers will enjoy r this story. Even though the end didn’t fully work for me I’d still recommend this to others and I’d read other things by this author team.
The story is told in dual timelines and dual POV. I very much enjoyed the then glimpses from “his” perspectives. I was looking forward to see how the 2 timelines would connect and made several guesses that were incorrect.
The current timeline was interesting though it was a bit slow at times. FMC was a bit annoying but somehow that is the norm for this genre.
My biggest issue with this book was the end. The “why” and the connection of the 2 timelines just didn’t work for me.
I do think that people who like thrillers will enjoy r this story. Even though the end didn’t fully work for me I’d still recommend this to others and I’d read other things by this author team.
March 24, 2026
When an engaged couple moves into an apartment after their contract falls through it almost feels like kismet, but sometimes when things seem to be too good to be true they often are.
This one follows Jordan and Sam and it does discuss a difficult theme so be sure to check CW. I was sucked into this one rather quickly especially with the strange things that were happening with the couple. I was also intrigued with the Stalker POV. I was mindblown once everything was revealed. Such an addicting listen.
The narrators, Hallie Ricardo, and Connor Brannigan did a wonderful job pulling me into the story and keeping me engaged. Especially once the paranoia sets in. I couldn’t stop listening. I was hooked till the very end.
A very special thanks to Brilliance Audio + Netgalley for the gifted audiobook.
This one follows Jordan and Sam and it does discuss a difficult theme so be sure to check CW. I was sucked into this one rather quickly especially with the strange things that were happening with the couple. I was also intrigued with the Stalker POV. I was mindblown once everything was revealed. Such an addicting listen.
The narrators, Hallie Ricardo, and Connor Brannigan did a wonderful job pulling me into the story and keeping me engaged. Especially once the paranoia sets in. I couldn’t stop listening. I was hooked till the very end.
A very special thanks to Brilliance Audio + Netgalley for the gifted audiobook.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.5 stars
This started off really strong and was very fast paced. I liked the writing and the short chapters. I also loved the flashback chapters with the unknown narrator.
The story continued at a great pace and I found the characters interesting, although at times I found the main character Jordan irritating.
The mystery aspect was very intriguing and kept me guessing and trying to figure out what the motivation of the characters was.
I guessed some of the smaller aspects but didn't see the big reveal coming. For me personally the reveal was a bit of a let down as I found it way too far fetched and it took me out of the story a bit.
However I did overall enjoy the story and I think the twist would probably land better for others!
This started off really strong and was very fast paced. I liked the writing and the short chapters. I also loved the flashback chapters with the unknown narrator.
The story continued at a great pace and I found the characters interesting, although at times I found the main character Jordan irritating.
The mystery aspect was very intriguing and kept me guessing and trying to figure out what the motivation of the characters was.
I guessed some of the smaller aspects but didn't see the big reveal coming. For me personally the reveal was a bit of a let down as I found it way too far fetched and it took me out of the story a bit.
However I did overall enjoy the story and I think the twist would probably land better for others!
March 25, 2026
ARC REVIEW - thanks for Net Galley
3.5 ⭐️ this plot sounded so intriguing and had my gripped form the start. It was giving creepy old apartment building and I’m all for that cause I love haunted house vibes. I did feel like it started dragging a bit during the mid way point and some it points you can tell we’re obviously a certain way and the character was gullible believing it. Also the ending wrapped up super conveniently. Like things happened at the right time and didn’t feel realistic and too perfect. I had a great time it was fun but it lost my interest mid way then the ending was picking up again at the climax then fell flat near the end. Overall a good book I don’t regret the read.
3.5 ⭐️ this plot sounded so intriguing and had my gripped form the start. It was giving creepy old apartment building and I’m all for that cause I love haunted house vibes. I did feel like it started dragging a bit during the mid way point and some it points you can tell we’re obviously a certain way and the character was gullible believing it. Also the ending wrapped up super conveniently. Like things happened at the right time and didn’t feel realistic and too perfect. I had a great time it was fun but it lost my interest mid way then the ending was picking up again at the climax then fell flat near the end. Overall a good book I don’t regret the read.
October 26, 2025
The book follows a couple who move into the apartment of their dreams, at quite a cheap price. But is the apartment and the residents all they seem?
This book was gripping from the get go with dual timelines. While it gripped me from the beginning, I did find it a was a little slow to get into the main storyline.
The authors did a great job at setting up little twists and turns in the story, and I definitely didn’t guess the ending.
This book was gripping from the get go with dual timelines. While it gripped me from the beginning, I did find it a was a little slow to get into the main storyline.
The authors did a great job at setting up little twists and turns in the story, and I definitely didn’t guess the ending.
October 30, 2025
I have enjoy all this author duo works on together. This novel was the perfect mixture of eerie and stalker vibes along with mischief. A dual POV, grieving mom, and a cooky cast.
When a place comes available which seems too good to be true, you should trust your instincts! Is this a haunting, revenge or something more sinister. You can still sleep with the lights off.
Trigger warning. Miscarriage
When a place comes available which seems too good to be true, you should trust your instincts! Is this a haunting, revenge or something more sinister. You can still sleep with the lights off.
Trigger warning. Miscarriage
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