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pierrereads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Gaslighting, Suicide, Pregnancy, Kidnapping, Murder, Death, and Child death
Minor: Stalking and Miscarriage
miss_mary_mac's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
It wasn’t good, but I finished it. So I suppose that’s something?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Suicide and Murder
jordanwilde's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Beginning was slow. But then it picked up quickly and I breezed through it. The characters were developed expertly and the plot kept me guessing. I could just imagine the Windermere in my mind! The alternative storyline with Willa was a beautiful contrast to the here and now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Murder, Suicide, and Child death
tyreadsbooks_'s review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
3.0
»The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger«
★★★ 3/5 stars
» quick synopsis
When Rosie & Chad inherit a beautiful apartment in a historic building in NYC, they think they have hit the jackpot. But they soon discover the dark secrets of the Windermere & its tenants lurking behind its perfectly maintained facade.
» read if you like :
- books about authors/publishers/editors
- NYC setting
- old, haunted apartment building
- creepy doorman
- gothic thrillers
- nosey neighbors
» my thoughts
After loving Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Lisa Unger’s newest book. The super intriguing premise of an author writing a book about a creepy historic apartment building?! Sign me up. But ultimately this one was a bit of a let down.
I absolutely loved the details of being an author working with her editor while writing her book. I wished there was more focus on the ghostly history of the building, paranormal spookiness, & the 1963 storyline with Willa & less on the present day domestic/familial drama.
For a 400 page book, it felt sort of shallow & underdeveloped. There were so many interesting topics, but they were all just lightly touched on, leaving me wanting more. I think because of this, I was never completely invested in the characters. Also, the gaslighting was obvious & frustrating.
The ending made up for what the bulk of the book lacked, I found the last 5 chapters or so to be the best part of the whole thing.
Thank you to @htpbooks, @htp_hive + @netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC ◡̈
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Infertility, Suicide, Gaslighting, and Murder
bearybooky's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Death, Child death, Cursing, Suicide, Terminal illness, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Infidelity, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Car accident, Alcohol, and Infertility
time4tori2read's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Minor: Pregnancy
mrscorytee's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Suicide, and Murder
briannamwod's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Drug abuse, Miscarriage, and Suicide
ashleybarnes's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
3.5
Like author Lisa Unger, I have a deep love for New York City and was excited to read a thriller set there. The building featured in The New Couple in 5B and its cast of characters reminded me of Only Murders in the Building - with many more supernatural, chilling elements.
Rosie and Chad Lowan are living a life we’re familiar with in NYC; She’s a writer and he’s and actor, recently married and doing their best to make ends meet. Their luck (and life) takes a significant turn when they inherit a luxurious apartment in a building with a chilling history. And while this is seemingly a blessing for the couple, their world begins to quickly unravel after they move in.
I liked reading the story from Rosie’s perspective and the bits of history from previous tenants. There were a few plot points and characters that didn’t fully come together for me, and after being compelled for so much of the book, the ending kind of fell flat.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Child death, Suicide, and Violence
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