My Review:
Is it over-the-top craziness?…. yep
Is it addictive and entertaining?… absolutely!
Did I feel like I was right next to Jules with my heart-pounding along with her?…. I was practically holding her hand!
Who is Jules, you might ask? She is the ever so curious protagonist who becomes an amateur sleuth when her stay at the ever so famous Bartholomew Apartment building begins to uncover its unsettling past. The buildings deep, dark secrets begin to surface, bubbling over. It’s Gothic structure is over a hundred-years old and some disturbing articles have been written about it.
Could she have made a mistake choosing to live here? The Gargoyle outside her window stood tall and ominous. It didn’t creep Jules out though, she thought it was like “a protector standing guard.” She doesn’t realize it quite yet, but she will need a protector!
I was completely drawn into this highly entertaining and unpredictable tale of the Bartholomew’s dark past with its observing walls and quirky, wealthy residents. I just had to find out what happened to the other missing apartment sitters.
I DARE NOT say more…. just read it for yourself and you can hold Jules hand as she tries to plan her escape!
This one is sure to stir up some discussions! Don’t miss it. OUT on July 2,2019. 5 STARS
Book Description:
No visitors. No nights spent away from the apartment. No disturbing the other residents, all of whom are rich or famous or both. These are the only rules for Jules Larsen’s new job as an apartment sitter at the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan’s most high-profile and mysterious buildings. Recently heartbroken and just plain broke, Jules is taken in by the splendor of her surroundings and accepts the terms, ready to leave her past life behind.
As she gets to know the residents and staff of the Bartholomew, Jules finds herself drawn to fellow apartment sitter Ingrid, who comfortingly, disturbingly reminds her of the sister she lost eight years ago. When Ingrid confides that the Bartholomew is not what it seems and the dark history hidden beneath its gleaming facade is starting to frighten her, Jules brushes it off as a harmless ghost story . . . until the next day, when Ingrid disappears.
Searching for the truth about Ingrid’s disappearance, Jules digs deeper into the Bartholomew’s dark past and into the secrets kept within its walls. Her discovery that Ingrid is not the first apartment sitter to go missing at the Bartholomew pits Jules against the clock as she races to unmask a killer, expose the building’s hidden past, and escape the Bartholomew before her temporary status becomes permanent.
Dressed To Read 
You’ve been writing early today. And I’m reading early. 😂 Nice review.
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You must be reading something pretty amazing Martie. I sure hope so!
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Listening to this book and I so agree with your review, Holly. It’s spooky creepy and addictive.
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Its funny because this is just how I thought The Turn of the Key would be! It wasn’t at all, BUT this one was an absolute page turner! ❤
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Great review! I am not a fan of the cover so I wouldn’t have checked this book, but you convinced me to give it a try x
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Oh please do Meggy! Its one of the best thrillers I’ve read this year ❤ . Purple is my favorite color so of course I'm a fan. This is the US cover, the UK maybe better!
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Fab review Holly!! I get my copy from the library this week and I cannot wait!! Riley Sager’s books are like an addiction for me!
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I’ve read the last two, but still need to read Final Girls!
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Wonderful review! I definitely can’t wait to get a copy of this one.
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I hope you’ll love it too Yvo! Looking forward to your thoughts. ps Just heard the movie rights were sold to Paramount. 🙂
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Love this review, Holls, and so happy you loved this, too! The gothic feel really amped up the creepiness for me! I finally read my first Riley Sager! ♥️
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Great review, Holly. The book does sound super intense. So glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Its on my TBR now.
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Great review, Holly. You know I loved this book, well all of his books! Love the creepy factor. He’s just amazing…I think it will be the thriller of the summer!
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It might be my favorite thriller so far Stephanie! ❤
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Mine too, Holly! ❤
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I really didn’t care for this author’s first book, so I’ve been hesitant to read anything by him since. However, I’ve heard great things about this book, so I’ve been considering it. I’m glad to see you enjoyed it so much.
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I haven’t read Final Girls yet Stephanie, but I did read his second. This one is my favorite though. ❤
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