Wow, The Housemaid was phenomenal. I was really looking forward to it from the description alone and the book did not disappoint. It was so twisty and turny it had my head in a spin and I did not put it down from start to finish. I needed to know what was going to happen and I was not disappointed.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC.

This was really clever and the plot had lots of twists and turns that you don't see coming. I shall be looking for her other books to read now as I've not come across this author before!

Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy.

I have never read from the author. I really enjoyed this book. Domestic thrillers are one of my favorite genre.

3.5 stars rounded down.

The Housemaid is a twisty turny suspense novel with a few tricks up its sleeve. I found the first half of the novel rather enjoyable and got to like our main character, Millie.

Without revealing too much there was one branch in the storyline at about the halfway point that just didn't fit Millie's character and that made a few of the chapters difficult to swallow. I ended up skimming until I got to Part Two.

At Part Two the plot picks up again and the Millie I had grown to love shines through.

Overall, I enjoyed this book and found it to be a suspenseful read. It doesn't have the literary finesse of Lisa Jewel or Colleen Hoover, but it has enough smart twists to keep you engaged.

An amazing and TASTY journey- that’s for sure!

First, thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, Bookouture, along with the author, Freida McFadden, for providing this book, free of charge, in exchange for my unbiased review.

Second, I was REALLY surprised by this book… and I was rendered speechless at a surprising point in the book too! If I say when that was, it will ruin the “whoa” feeling and I would never want someone to do that to me, so I won’t spoil that surprise for the person reading this review, either. I will say that, this book has so many twist and reveals, that, it’s almost hard to write this review. I think my mouth has fallen open for so long, that it’s hard to pick it up off the floor to close it!

Third, there were a lot of sensitive issues in this story, so if a person has any issues whatsoever with reading about domestic problems involving abuse, then they really should avoid this book.

Finally, where can I begin to describe this story without retelling it? And that’s not possible, so here is my takeaway of how I felt about it::

It’s definitely a chunky psychological soup with a bit of meaty “whodunit” thrown in there, along with the deep spice of “get ‘em!” used for flavor throughout. It’s not too salty but there’s a lot of chili and cayenne pepper used, so if you can’t handle heat, don’t taste this one! Whew! Have you ever tasted something like that before? But afterwards, you’ll want to come back for more and more?

Well, if you like that description, and you like books like that, then grab a cold rag with some ice in it, and plop it right down on the back of your neck while you read… you’ll find yourself swiping at your forehead with that rag (haha) until you get to the end! Bravo to Ms. McFadden for sure! It was eye-opening and mighty delicious! I’m certainly coming back for more from this author!

Enjoy! 😊

Wow! What an amazing thriller! A wealthy couple hires a live in maid to help clean the house, cook and care for the daughter. But what happens when the wife purposely trashes the house? I was hooked on this exciting story.

WOW! One of the most fun domestic thrillers I’ve read in the recent past. Although not every detail is ultra-realistic, the overall experience of reading it is an absolute thrill-ride. This is my first book by Frieda McFadden but it will definitely not be my last!

Thank you #TheHousemaid #NetGalley and #FriedaMcFadden for the chance to review this #ARC!

Thank you to the publishers at Bookouture and Netgalley for this e-ARC of The Housemaid!

I’ve been looking for a book that would really knock my socks off in the surprise department, and The Housemaid gave me just that!

Told in 3 parts, we first meet Millie, an ex-convict living out of her car after being fired from her last job. Desperate for a real place to lay her head at night again, she interviews with the Winchesters. Nina seems like the perfect housewife with an immaculate home, beautiful clothing, and the perfect husband. Millie is ecstatic when she gets the job. But then Nina changes on a dime. Suddenly she’s claiming she told Millie things she never mentioned or asking her to do things and claiming she didn’t. Millie doesn’t know what to think, but then there’s Andrew Winchester, on her side against every single one of Nina’s attacks. As Millie and Andrew grow closer, Millie thinks she’s found her happy ever after. But there are always two sides to every story…

I really enjoyed this fast paced thriller! I had no idea what kind of shock I was going to be in for, but it was absolutely incredible! I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a surprise twist that you never see coming! You won’t regret this one.

The Housemaid releases April 26th! Preorder your copy now.

I have to say this was a top read for me.. devoured it in a couple of days. The short chapters really worked and the characters were well thought out and written, the storyline drags you in and you’re drawn into the lives of Millie, Nina and Andrew. The ending was a tad predictable but it certainly didn’t dampen my enjoyment
Thank you to Netgalley and Frieda McFadden for the advanced copy

This was one of the best books I have read in a while! Definitely a few twists and turns. Enjoyed all the characters and the ending. Look forward to reading more by this author. Thanks for the advanced copy.

OMG this book was just flipping fantastic. Right from the prologue I was completely and utterly gripped. You know when you’re reading a book and you don’t want it to end but at the same time you want to get to the end to find out the outcome, well this was one of those books. An utterly outstanding domestic suspense thriller that I can’t recommend highly enough to fans of this genre. The Housemaid will be one on my top 10 reads of 2022 without a shadow of a doubt. Five massive stars.

First, let me say the cover on this book is great. It is a quick trip of a thriller. It is an easy read. The beginning starts off pretty cliched--down on luck attractive girl meet crazy woman, attractive husband and you can visualize that portion BUT then the writer switches perspective and the story shifts unexpectedly and it changes the whole tone of the book in a really great way. Although parts of the ending were not a shocker, I still enjoyed the writing style, ease of reading and ways the author shifted the perspective. All in all, a great thriller! Totally met my expectations of what of what I want in a thriller.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!
4.5 stars! Great read! I did feel as if it was slightly predictable, but that didn’t ruin it for me. Great plot!! The characters were written well into the story. Thouroughly enjoyed this one.
Millie has been down on her luck after a recent stay in prison. She’s finding it difficult to get back into the workforce after multiple employers are unable to look past her criminal record. Fortunately, she lands a phenomenal opportunity working as a maid for a well to do family.
Just as Millie thinks her luck is turning around, her new boss, Nina, makes sure to make Millie’s life interesting.

This is a really great read - lots of tension and twists and turns - I read it in one sitting. The characters were great and it is definitely a book that’s hard to put down.

Hook, line, and sinker from the very first page.

The twists just keep on coming in this fabulously sinister novel. The character development was incredible, the shock value was impeccable, and just when you think you’ve got it all figured out you’re thrown another curve ball.

There was never a lull and it was exciting from cover to cover. This was my first time reading any work by Freida McFadden and I’m sorry I didn’t start sooner!

This book will be loved by many!

Wow! I have heard some really great things about Freida McFadden and I cannot believe this is my first time reading her work. This was an excellent thriller and an unputdownable book. I read this book into the wee hours of the night to figure out what would happen to Nina, Millie and Andrew. The twists were jaw dropping in my opinion and I just loved putting all the pieces together by the end. If you love thrillers, you will absolutely enjoy this book. I don’t say this often, but I will definitely be picking up a physical copy of this one on its publication date!

I received an ARC copy for an honest review from#netgalley.

I've heard so much about Freida McFadden and how great her books are but I've never read one before. So When I saw it on net galley I thought I would see if my request got approved. And it did!

And holy cats why did I not read a book by her sooner?!?

Millie was in prison for 10 years and is currently living in her car struggling to find a job that will hire a convict.

When she sees an ad for a live-in maid/nanny with great pay AND scores an interview she's thrilled. And then she's hired! Is her luck changing?

But while the man of the house is cool calm and collected, the MRS might just be certifiably insane. But is she?

Millie can't quit though, given her history finding a job is tough. And she's making good money with free room and board. Who cares if her tiny little attic bedroom gives her bad vibes?

This story is a while ride from start to finish and I cannot wait to read more by this author!

WoW!!! The Housemaid by Freida McFadden Narrated by: Lauryn Allman, was a audiobook I did not want to end.
Blimey! What a roller coaster ride this was! it had me sitting on the edge of my seat! I loved it Superb book!
This was one of the Best audiobooks I have listened to in a very long time. The narrator I was not sure of at the beginning then I loved her and she was excellent for this audiobook.

“Welcome to the family Millie,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand, everything looks perfect around me, WoW, I've landed myself a perfect job Mille says to herself!.
Or has she?
Soon, Millie learns that the Winchesters’ have big secrets and are far more dangerous than her own. Everyday Millie cleans the Winchesters’ beautiful house from top to bottom. She collect's their daughter from school. Then, I cooks a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor........

Millie tries her hardest not to swear etc as Nina just trashed all her hard work cleaning the house and making it perfect for the Winchester's everyday and especially how Nina speaks to her and always puts her down. Millie knows she has to be careful and not upset Nina as she was lucky to find this job as a housemaid with a criminal record, that she has hidden from them.

Nina's husband is called Andrew and is very handsome, a perfect husband, Millie doesn't understand how he is still with Nina putting up her awful moods and personality etc! There must be a reason why he is still with her!? and its not because of the child!

WOW! Fantastic Ending!!!!

Just brilliant and excellent book and audiobook!

I highly recommend this book especially as Freida is a new author to me as well she is a fantastic author.
I will be reading more of her books in the future. Big fat 5 stars from me

Big thank NetGalley, Bookouture and the author Frieda McFadden for my ARC of The Housemaid in exchange for an honest review.

This was a crazy roller coaster ride! I couldn’t put it down! I definitely recommend this one if you are wanting an edge-of-your-seat thriller! A great domestic thriller that hooked me from the beginning!!

Satisfying twists and breath-stopping tension were exactly what I needed to not give up on the genre. Sympathetic but suspicious characters kept me engaged despite my mid-novel despair at the hint of an overused trope. There is so much more to this fast-paced story than what I thought I saw coming! I really want a sequel now….

Thank you to Bookouture, Netgalley, and the author, Frieda McFadden, for early access to this psychological thriller.