A review by amy_reads4
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

The Housemaid follows Millie, who is desperate to find a job having been fired from her most recent one, and now living in her car. When the perfect live in housemaid job comes up, she here Millie has her own room with a rich family, even if they do seem to have their little quirks.

This story then follows Millie’s life living with Nina, her daughter Cecelia and her husband Andrew Winchester. We follow their daily lives and the increasing madness that comes along with this.

This book has lots of twists and turns, and whilst I did see them coming I still really enjoyed them, I had such a sense of vindication at the end of this book and I cannot wait to see what happens next for Millie.

I would highly recommend this book as a thriller starter, please do check trigger warnings.