clairebartholomew549's review against another edition
4.0
This was an enjoyable murder mystery! It was relatively predictable once you get about 100 pages in, but it’s fun to watch it unfold from Molly’s point of view. I enjoyed the themes of things not being what they seem and people needing to celebrate each other’s differences, and I was pleasantly surprised by the very ending! I recommend it :)
livampiz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
lexiehuff's review against another edition
2.0
There’s a lot of filler dialogue in this book which makes it feel so dang slow. The plot could happen twice as fast and then i would been more entertained. The author really makes you feel badly for Molly
aeglaeca's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
kalfried's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
tarynwanderer's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
highpriestess's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
emilyfrombookmarq's review against another edition
4.0
Molly was destined to be a maid. Her neuroticism and preciseness guarantee a standard of cleanliness any hotel guest would respect; however, these traits don’t exactly translate into friendship. She stumbles through life wondering why being her most authentic self has left her misunderstood and lonely. Where some might be put off by her peculiarities, others seek to capitalize off them as weakness, leaving Molly in the middle of a stressful investigation. The Maid brings to the spotlight those who are often left in the shadows, as Molly must make it out of a dirty situation squeaky clean.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Maid. Molly is a unique character whose experience in life a lot of readers will identify with but rarely gets recognized. Each of us struggles with our own oddities, and it was refreshing to see a story where they were highlighted for good, rather than exploited as a supporting character’s trope. This was a quick read with plenty of twists and surprises. Cannot recommend enough.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Maid. Molly is a unique character whose experience in life a lot of readers will identify with but rarely gets recognized. Each of us struggles with our own oddities, and it was refreshing to see a story where they were highlighted for good, rather than exploited as a supporting character’s trope. This was a quick read with plenty of twists and surprises. Cannot recommend enough.
thesebookdelights's review against another edition
5.0
This book… let me tell you… is amazing!!
Molly the Maid works at the Grand Regency Hotel, slipping from room to room, making sure everything is pristine. On the surface, the hotel is perfect but more sinister secrets lie within.
The first page of this book instantly had me hooked. The writing is just so beautiful.
I loved the character of Molly and found myself relating to her in ways I didn’t think I would. Whilst it’s not said on page, Molly is neurodivergent and very possible somewhere on the Autism Spectrum. I work with people with Autism and some of the traits Molly has, I’ve seen in the people I support.
Everything just seemed so shady in this book! I didn’t know who or what to trust. I was constantly annotating all the suspicious and shady things that was going on.
The ending was absolutely fabulous. I didn’t expect it at all. It was also really sweet and now I want more from Molly! I honestly can’t wait for the adaptation!
Molly the Maid works at the Grand Regency Hotel, slipping from room to room, making sure everything is pristine. On the surface, the hotel is perfect but more sinister secrets lie within.
The first page of this book instantly had me hooked. The writing is just so beautiful.
I loved the character of Molly and found myself relating to her in ways I didn’t think I would. Whilst it’s not said on page, Molly is neurodivergent and very possible somewhere on the Autism Spectrum. I work with people with Autism and some of the traits Molly has, I’ve seen in the people I support.
Everything just seemed so shady in this book! I didn’t know who or what to trust. I was constantly annotating all the suspicious and shady things that was going on.
The ending was absolutely fabulous. I didn’t expect it at all. It was also really sweet and now I want more from Molly! I honestly can’t wait for the adaptation!