*** This ARC copy was given to me through Netgalley for a honest review ***

This was the first time I read a book from Freida McFadden and let me tell you, I can’t wait to read many more of her books! The Housemaid is a fast pace thriller with surprising twists to keep the reader on edge! Definitely puts off Gone Girl vibes and reminds me of Riley Sager style. You will question the characters motives and shocked to learn the truth of each of them. This one is hard to put down and you’ll want to finish it in a day! The Housemaid will be a favorite with any mystery/thriller reader! This book is released end of April and I can’t wait to hear what other think of it as well!

Wow. I have read all of Frieda McFaddens books and this one didn’t disappoint. While it wasn’t my favorite of hers, I still enjoyed it. Some of it was far fetched, but I still managed to cruise though it started rapid pace. I would give it a solid 3 stars. Thank you NetGalley for the Arc.

What a read! Once I started The Housemaid, I could not put it down and ended up reading it in a day. This definitely got me out of a reading slump!

Told in the first person with multiple points of view, The Housemaid tells the story of Millie, a young woman living in her car, and desperate for a job. She ends up interviewing for an almost too-good-to-be-true live in maid/nanny position with The Winchesters - unpredictable Nina, enigmatic Andrew and their unusual daughter, Cecelia.

As time passes, and tensions rise in the house, it soon appears that Millie may be in over her head with the wealthy Winchesters.

The Housemaid was a wild, twisty ride with well written characters and was well paced, too. I felt immersed in this tale and was hooked from the very beginning - the author can certainly tell a great story. The writing itself was simplistic but still managed to create atmosphere and suspense as it was heavily driven by an intriguing plot and great dialogue.

This was my first Freida McFadden read, but it certainly won't be my last!

Billed as “an unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night”, The Housemaid certainly lives up to that and more. Part one was very good, part two was excellent and part three brought the whole book together. I could not put this book down. It’s gripping, shocking and the twists totally enhance the plot line. I need to read more from this author. Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for the chance to review.

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture Publishing for the advanced reader copy received in exchange for my honest review.

This book follows Millie after being released from prison and end up being a housekeeper in the Winchester's home. Nina is quiet the character and makes life a bit hard for Millie... And the the twists and turns start.

What an amazing book, part 2 had me jaw dropping. Great read if you like a little twisting and turning!

4.5 stars for the genre

Dang this was a wild ride! I really appreciate the short chapters as they keep me saying “just one more chapter” then all of a sudden im done with the book 😄
The twists were great, and their was likable and no so likable characters. Fast paced and suspenseful. I am definitely going to look up more by this author!

What a ride! Throughout Part 1 I was shaking my head at what Millie was going through- out of sheer desperation to keep her job. Then came Part 2, and I started to realize that all was not as it seemed. By the time I got to Part 3 I couldn’t wait to see how it all came together, only to be shocked at the final twist!!

Millie’s naivety was very frustrating at times, although her atypical journey into young adulthood does explain a lot of it. Nina was absolutely maddening, the epitome of the type of person I absolutely loathe. So how did I come to respect her?

Read and find out!

Thanks to #NetGalley and Bookouture for the advanced copy!

Let me say that everything I’ve read from Frieda McFadden had never disappointed and neither did The Housemaid!!

Nina and Andrew seem to have the perfect life. Nice cars, nice house and definitely money. So when Nina is needing extra help around the house with cooking, cleaning and taking care of Cecilia the daughter in walks Millie. Millie is down on her luck and can’t catch a break. She’s living out of her car and eating sandwiches for dinner. Did I mention she’s in this situation cause she just got out of prison?? Then she gets the call that she is hired as The housemaid if she wants it.

This book had twists and an ending that really came together and I was completely satisfied!! Such a grab you by the throat and delightful book!!

Thank you NetGalley and Freida McFadden for giving me opportunity to read this ARC!

Wow, I flew through this book in just 1 day. I felt like I should have seen some of the twists coming but I sure didn't. Likeable (and very unlikeable) characters with short chapters that kept me wanting more. Can't wait to go and scope out the backlog and devour more of her books

This was a fast and fun read, with lots of twists and great character development that really drew me in as a reader.

Millie is desperate. A young woman who has recently been released from prison, she’s lost her job and is now living in her car, fearful her parole officer will find out and have her locked up again. So when she has the chance to work as a live-in housemaid for Nina Winchester in her pristine suburban home, she’s willing to roll up her sleeves and work hard as she gets her life back on-track.

She’s not prepared for the animosity that quickly develops between the two women, the way Nina purposely destroys the house to create more work for her, and the constant berating by her new employer. There’s also the additional complication of the handsome, wealthy and tempting husband on the periphery. Most disturbingly, the attic room in which she lives only has a lock on the outside.

This story develops quickly, with the steady ratcheting up of tension. I enjoyed the dual POV storyline and the rapid page-turning pace.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this novel, in exchange for an honest review

Thank you to Net Galley and Freida McFadden for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
4.5 stars rounded up!
The Housemaid had elements of Verity and The Nanny Diaries.
Millie got out of prison a few months ago and needs a job ASAP. She had gotten a job at a bar, but was let go. Living in her car and off cold cuts, she's desperate to do ANYTHING. She accepts a housemaid position for a wealthy family in the hopes the wife will never do a background check on her and kick her out. As she works there, the wife, Nina, seems to become more deranged over time, her daughter, Cecelia, is a complete stuck up brat and the husband, Andrew, is such a handsome sweetheart that Millie can't comprehend why he won't leave them. Over time, things become out of hand, and Millie takes matters into her own hands.
The Housemaid has all the makings of a great psychological thriller:
Alarming (and preferably wealthy) setting? check.
Insane character? check.
Creepy children? check.
Unreliable main character? check.
It was no wonder I loved it!
Is it predictable? Of course it is. But as foreseeable as the ending was for me, I still had my doubts that it wouldn't end up exactly how I thought.
Keeping me guessing always entices me, even when I end up being correct. And there's more than one psychological twist in this book which is gratifying!
Without giving away too much, I loved the level of evilness in here! I've read quite a few psychological thrillers and a lot of them don't have that 'mean' factor. But this one certainly did! I also loved how it came around full circle and in the end I emphathized which each character-even the antagonist.
What bothered me was some of the repetition in the middle of the book. Millie kept droning on and on about how Andrew was so perfect and how she would be better for him that it felt a little naive, childish, and unrealistic.

I very much enjoyed this book! It starts with great a hook to reel you in, and the story progression keeps you wanting more, as you learn about the lives of the Winchesters' and their maid. I found the writing style very easy to read, and I love a story that keeps you on your toes. Thoroughly enjoyed the ending.

Thank you to Bookouture and Netgalley for the arc!

Omg!! This book made me stay up all night!! I highly recommend it and it’s one of my top fav reads this year!!

I thought that The Housemaid by Freida McFadden was going to be a good psych thriller just from the description. I did not expect to be blown away.
But I was. This is by far one of the best psych thrillers I have read in recent memory.
And yes, I may have said that few times recently, but this one really shoots to the top of the list.
I feel like I repeat myself about plot spoilers, but I also feel like I cannot stress enough how important it is to me to NOT give anything away. Especially with this one.
The action is divided into three parts. The first part is from Millie’s point of view. If there is a definition of “down on your luck” it can be found in her situation. She is desperate and knows that she has slim chances at success in anything she does due to a mysterious past.
It is the perfect set up for the action of the rest of the book.
Millie’s dream come true job soon turns out to be nothing what she expected. But, as she is hiding secrets, she has to stick with it no matter how bad it gets.
And boy, does it get bad.
Nina is a real piece of work. I can’t say why (because…spoilers). I spent a lot of time in the first part wanting to scream at Millie, “GET OUT WHILE YOU CAN!” I also wondered about Millie’s character…that she tolerated so much.
But the worse it got, the more I started thinking there had to be another reason for everything that was happening.
And boy, are there reasons.
The second part of the book gives the reader an alternative viewpoint on the action of the first part. It may sound convoluted, but it isn’t. It’s a genius way to show what was really going on.
The third part converges the first two parts and secrets are uncovered, wrapping everything up to one of THE most satisfying conclusions one could hope for.
And just when you think the author has given you everything about the characters you could possibly know, she hasn’t. She saves the final surprise for literally the last page in the book.
I am not exaggerating when I say that my jaw dropped, and I instantly thought “what a frickin’ amazing twist that was!”
(Side note: I don’t know if it was intentional, but the last character introduced in the epilogue has an epic last name (sort of NSFW) that is a clue to what may happen).
Honestly, I can’t believe this is my first book from this author – how have missed Freida McFadden’s other books?
I am headed to Unlimited right now, because The Housemaid was amazing, and I can’t wait to read more from this author.

Everyday I clean the Winchesters' beautiful house from top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my dirty room on the top floor. I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken everyday. But as I look into Andrew's handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it's hard to imagine what it would be like to live Nina's life, But I reassure myself: the Winchester's don't know who I really am. They don't know what I'm capable of....

This story is told from Nina and Millie's perspectives. Millie is the Winchesters housekeeper and it's not long before she discovers all is not as it seems. With nice short chapters and a steady pace, this psychological thriller had me gripped. When Millie is offered a job as a housekeeper for the Winchesters, she couldn't believe her luck. Filled with twists, I couldn't turn the pages quick enough. This is a thoroughly enjoyable book that held my attention throughout.

I would like to thank #NetGalley #Bookouture and the author #FriedaMcFadden for my ARC of #TheHousemaid in exchange for an honest review.

If you are looking for a modern psychological thriller this is a good one. When the very attractive heroine of this novel, Millie, an ex-con goes to work as the cleaning, cooking, childcare live-in maid for a couple of wealthy folks in New York she has no idea the twists and turns the future will hold. The woman she works for has a reputation for being crazy and spending time in a mental institution and she does some bizarre things. She is overweight, obsessed with some things, and very jealous. The husband of the family is very attractive, seemingly hardworking, honest, and in need of some love and comfort. The couple also has a weird brat of a child to contend with. The gardener has warned Millie on her first day there of "danger". The story takes a new turn when Millie steps into a friendship with the husband.
All the characters in this book are interesting. The plot is creative and engaging and the setting in the house adds to the story. I loved this book and highly recommend it as an entertaining read. I couldn't put it down. The Housemaid is a winner. Thanks to #NetGalley#TheHousemaid for the opportunity to read and review this 5-star book!

Enjoyed this, certainly kept me turning the pages! The reader can't help wondering why the housemaid in question would not have just left this job, but nevertheless a gripping read, with a twist at the end.
Thanks to the publisher for a review copy.

The Housemaid is a book that is hard to put down. The writing and plot both gripped me from the very first page.

The novel is about Millie, a young woman who is in desperate need for a job after getting fired from her last one. With a criminal record, Millie finds it hard to find decent work and she’s currently living in her car. So when she offered a position as Nina Winchester’s housemaid, which includes lodging and an adequate salary, Millie grabs the opportunity. She is determined to succeed in the role even when red flags start popping up from her first day on the job. These include the claustrophobic-inducing room that Nina has her sleeping in; the mercurial mood of her employer; and the whispered warning from the mysterious handsome gardener.

This was a fast-paced and scintillating read. I liked the author’s style of writing and the narrators were pretty likeable. Some of Millie’s thoughts and reactions to Nina made me laugh. There were cheesy moments and tropes, and the twist didn’t surprise me but I still appreciated the ride. I will definitely read another of the author’s novel in the future.

This thriller is one that really knocked my socks off. The plot was amazing it started off right in the middle of the story and had you hooked right on through. It starts with our main character getting a job as a new live in Nanny to a well off family. Things couldn't be going better for her she has a roof over her head, a steady job, and a direction, but when Millie starts to look closer at her new arrangement she really starts to see the cracks as things aren't always as they seem. And in the picture perfect marriage there might be a little darkness, but who is the one causing it? This is one story that will grab you from the beginning and take you on a roller coaster
of a ride. I loved the characters in this story especially our main character Millie. I can't imagine all of the stress that she had to go through in this situation. This is one of the best thriller suspense books that I've read in a long time. I loved this story and I found that I couldn't put it down because I just had to see what was going to happen next. With so many twist and turns in this book right when you think you know what is going to happen the author throws you a curve ball and you are left wondering again. I'm so glad that I got the chance to check out this book, and its always nice to discover a new author. I can't wait to get my hands on her other works if they are even half as good as this one I know I will be happy. Great read and I'm very glad I got the chance to check it out. This book the the type of book that makes readers for life and one that the thriller genre was made for. I cannot say enough great things about this book only that I can't wait for it to come to stores so
I can read it again and again until the pages fall out and I have to buy a new copy.

I am OBSESSED! This book was so well-written and the plot was immaculate. Freida is KILLING IT for me. I read this one in less than a day, because like her other books, I couldn’t make myself stop reading. 5/5 GLOWING STARS! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻