Book Smart Kate

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by Lisa Unger

Thanks to @htpbooks @launger and @netgalley for the advanced copy of this book and the opportunity to provide an honest review.

Chad, an actor, and Rosie, a writer, are both doing what they love but still waiting for their big break. When they inherit his Uncle Ivan’s five-million-dollar apartment in the Windermere building on Park Ave in NYC, they are shocked, assuming Ivan’s daughter would inherit, but they hope it signals a change in luck. 

The Windermere is notorious – with accidents, violent deaths, and suspicious suicides in its past, and Rosie is writing a book about all of it. Soon after they move in, Chad gets his big break, and their hopes of starting a family are rising. After initially feeling warmly welcomed, the other residents begin to act strangely; everyone seems to know their business; an intercom monitors their conversations, and a doorman is omnipresent in a really creepy way. Then there’s the ghosts. Rosie has always been susceptible to the supernatural, something she’s tried to lock away for years. Now, they seem to be around every corner. Then people start turning up dead, and Rosie & Chad are caught in the middle. As Rosie begins questioning her memories and actions, the stakes keep increasing, and the danger grows exponentially.

There was a lot more to this book than a run-of-the-mill thriller, and many threads must be unraveled to understand what is happening and who is to blame. It gives definite Rosemary’s Baby vibes, and I loved that there is a dual timeline where you learn not only the current residents but also past tenants as the two storylines intersect to solve some of the plotlines in the book. Ultimately, this is a story of greed, betrayal, and control. There were a few characters that I wish we had the opportunity to explore more. Still, overall, this was a very fun read that brought together the murder mystery, psychological thriller, and paranormal suspense into one very entertaining book!