Reviews tagging 'Murder'

The Maid's Diary by Loreth Anne White

18 reviews

lucyyybee's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Stalking, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship

justinenoon82's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

"The Maid's Diary" is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end. While it's not a perfect book, the intricate plot and complex characters make for a compelling read. The author's skill in building tension and revealing secrets bit by bit is commendable.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Stalking, and Murder

The book deals with themes of obsession and the dangerous consequences of uncovering secrets. It includes scenes of violence and a central mystery revolving around a possible homicide. The protagonist's compulsive behavior and the moral ambiguity of several characters add psychological depth to the story.

tannerlauren's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, Abortion, Murder, and Pregnancy

chelle22's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Dementia, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail

kkellymsu's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault

Minor: Child death, Fatphobia, Gore, Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, Self harm, Blood, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Stalking, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

heather_harrison's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder

Minor: Abortion

kiercarnahan's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

The Maid’s Dairy is included with Kindle Unlimited with Audible narration so I listened to it. It’s a twisty thriller about a made who was wronged by a new client in years past and decides to enact her revenge. The couple she’s targeting is an old Olympian skier and his pregnant wife. The maid keeps all her plans in a diary. The story alternates between view points and with the investigators looking into a murder. Kind of reminded me a of McFadden novel with all the twists at the end. A worthwhile listen!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Blood, and Murder

Minor: Abortion

mallorynturner's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Blood, Islamophobia, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

maria8w4's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Dementia, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Outing, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

laurenellisx's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

Minor: Vomit