What a book! Very intense and the twist(s) were quite good. The ending was not expected and unusual. I am very curious to read more from this author.

Thanks Netgalley for the free copy in exchange of an honest review.

Wow! That was fun! This is the kind of book you think you have read before and still it is so entertaining and captivating that you are glued to it and turn the pages eagerly until you get to the very satisfying ending.

Millie has had not much luck in her life. She is living in her car at the moment after she lost her last job. Without much hope she applies for the job of a live-in housemaid for a very rich family. She is over the moon when she actually gets the job. Nina Winchester seemed like a nice woman when they met but soon it turns out she is a nutcase. Her daughter Cece is spoiled rotten. Only her husband Andrew seems so nice and caring and soon Millie has a huge crush on him. Millie fantasizes about changing places with Nina and living her life with a handsome and rich husband. But as always, you have to be careful what you wish for. And Millie herself has some secrets to keep.

During the first half I was sure I’ve read at least one book with a similar storyline. A young woman working for a rich family which seems to be dysfunctional and developing a crush on the husband. That does not sound like a brand new story idea. Nevertheless did the book not fail to entertain me. Especially when the second part begins it gets more interesting. At first Millie seems a bit flat as a character. She is swooning over handsome Andrew until I could not stand to read the word “handsome” anymore. But she has a much darker side which we get to see later in the book. The ending is quite satisfying and has a nice little twist to it.

This was an entertaining read. I enjoyed it and I would read another book from this author.

I absolutely loved this book but I'm a huge fan of Freida McFadden's. About half way through the book I thought I'd figured it out but woah! What a twist! I sure didn't see that coming. I highly recommend this book.

This book is fabulous! I couldn’t put it down after I started it. It’s the perfect domestic thriller with lots and lots of twists. One of my favourite reads this year and a must read for anyone who likes this genre.

This book was literally amazing! I’ve read other thriller books and they cannot compare. Unfortunately I don’t want to go into book details because i could ruin the book for others. It’s definitely a MUST read. It is chilling and at points made me think I was going to have to sleep with the lights on! It’s written so well that I could feel every emotion of each character and it was a wild ride. I’m still reeling from the ending. I cannot wait to read more from this author. Safe to say, I’d recommend this book to everyone.

Thank you to Bookouture and Netgalley for the ARC.

Not everything is as it seems in this suspense novel.

A slow burn, I held my breath through the first half filled with dread about what was to come of Mille, the housemaid. I actually had to pause before beginning part II! The suspense built to an ultimately satisfying twist, and just when I thought I’d figured it out, what was actually beneath the surface twisted even deeper and was more sinister than I could imagine! I was wickedly fascinated by the depths of darkness within each character. It added to the overall complexity of the story and I’m still wondering about them even after finishing.

As always, a satisfying “finish-in-one-sitting” read from McFadden. I clung to the pages until the very end.

This is a fast-paced read-in-one-sitting book if I've ever read one! That ending! This is my first Frieda McFadden book, but it won't be my last.

Thanks so much to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy.

Thrilling and keeps you guessing, this is another hit by Freida! Holy smokeballs I never figured out the twists and turns this book takes you down. If your into multiple points of view with unreliable narrators, grab this one. I also enjoy when chapters are not too long and you just keep thinking to yourself what’s one more chapter? I finished it in a day. This is my second book by this author and it won’t be my last. I got lots of Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware vibes and have been looking for a similar style since that one came out. This one did not disappoint.

Freida McFadden can always be guaranteed to deliver a domestic thriller with an extra sizzle! The author takes on a premise I’ve read before and changes it up to make a far better novel with several twists I really didn’t expect. Tightly written and fast paced to keep you reading well into the night. Excellent.

The characters in this 5-star read wear more masks than you’d find at a Venetian carnival!

Seinfeld fans will remember “The Bizarro Jerry” episode. On the surface, everything seems the same. Normal. In reality, it’s a Bizarro World where nothing’s quite right.

That’s kind of like Wilhelmina ‘Millie’ Calloway’s world right now.

This swanky Long Island neighbourhood is holding a secret….and it’s about to swallow another victim. Good thing she isn’t really who she pretends to be.

What an amazing ride! I jumped ship multiple times with who I trusted and who I thought was telling the truth. I was manipulated and deceived. My jaw was on the floor. My heart was pounding. THIS is what I love most about psychological thrillers!

I can’t believe I’ve never read a book written by Freida McFadden. She easily won me over with her clever, twisty and deliciously dark read. The characterization was superb. The plotting was exemplary. The ending was out of this world.

The best psychological thriller I’ve ever read!

I’m still smiling.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this masterpiece. I was thrilled to be granted access to this advance copy by Freida McFadden, Bookouture and NetGalley. I was under no obligation to provide this review.

4.5 stars

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to review the advanced readers copy. Umm I DEVOURED this book. I started it last night and when I went to bed I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I was able to finish it today. I loved the build of the plot and the twists. I was not expecting how things turned out!

I heard great things about this book so I couldn’t wait to read this. The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden.
Millie has just been fired from her job and is living in her car. She finds hard getting a job as she is an ex-convict. Who would give her a job? But she is surprised when she is offered a job by Nina Winchester as a Housekeeper/nannie to her, and daughter and her husband Andrew.
But when she starts things start to go wrong. Nina is a force to be reckon with and always a slob that just leaves everything lying around and quite nasty to her. But she takes it all her stride as she needs this job. She cooks and cleans for them and then goes to her little attic room which she notices locks from the outside. But she realises to late when she gets locks inside. There are secrets that the Winchesters are hiding. But little do they know that she has hiding secrets of her own.

Thank you Bookouture for a copy of the housemaid. Wow this is a brilliant mind-blowing story that I can’t wait to read more from this author. This is an intense thriller that you think you can predict what is going happen but takes a different turn that you didn’t see coming. Loved it. It kept me on my toes throughout. 5 stars from me.

Download this ARC and finished in a day...that's how much I loved this one! The Housemaid was high up on my wish-list after seeing it a lot on Instagram and I can totally see why there is so much hype about it.. The plot held my interest throughout and when I thought that I had it figured out, I was wrong. I love that in a book and this was a great psychological thriller that keeps the reader guessing and turning the pages to find out what happens next. Highly recommend! Thanks so much to the Author, Publisher and NetGalley for a copy.

What a roller coaster this book was! Wilhemina/Millie was hired for a job as a house maid that she never thought that she was qualified for. Nina and Andrew seem to have the perfect marriage, with a perfect house, so this was a dream come true for ex-con Millie to be hired, and to live in there.
The only bumps in the road seem to be their bratty daughter Cecelia, and the crazy mood swings Nina has. Millie can never seem to please her, no matter how clean she keeeps the house, and no matter how many gourmet meals she makes. The books is told from alternating points of view between the two ladies, and when you get to Part III, you will never believe the crazy twist it takes. There were a couple of plot gaps, but they were easy enough to get past if you love Frieda McFadden books like I do!!

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review! I have already seen a lot of good reviews on this book and it earned them. It isn't going to be a favorite thriller but it was a solid well done ride! Definitely worth reading for sure!

When Millie goes for a live in housekeeper interview she thinks there is no way she will be hired. Once she gets the call to start the job her life takes a difficult turn. A page turner that you cannot put down. A fast paced read that I loved.

This is my first time reading this author and it will not be my last! You know when you tell yourself...just one more chapter. Do not attempt that with this book. Every chapter ends with you wanting to read the next chapter. Although some things were a little predictable, I felt that the ride was one worth going into full speed. Happy reading guys. I think you will enjoy this one. Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for this advanced copy.

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This is the quickest book I’ve read in awhile! Millie applies for a live in Nanny/Housekeeper position at Nina Winchester’s house. Nina house is stunning and she’s quite pleasant, it’d be a dream for Millie! Millie’s struggling to find work and is living out of her car; her luck changes and is offered the position. But all isn’t what it seems! The twists are crazy! Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for a gifted copy.

Thank you Netgalley and Bookature Publishing for this advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

Freida McFadden has just solidified her spot as one of my favorite authors. The woman can do no wrong in my eyes. This book was fantastic. Well written, characters you love to hate, an unreliable narrator and a few jaw dropping twists left me giggling with delicious delight.

Millie has secrets. Millie just got out of prison. When she scores an unbelievable job as a maid to a rich couple, she thinks she must have won the lottery, but Nina and Andrew Winchester are not necessarily as they seem.

I can tell from her writing that Freida McFadden puts a lot of research into her books. The descriptions she uses really display that. Possible spoiler: *The way she describes being pepper sprayed immediately made me think she actually had experienced that before.* I cannot wait to read all of Freida's other books and I will eagerly await her next novel. This book was definitely a 5 star, fast paced thriller which gripped me from the first page. I had a wicked smile all throughout part three. Loved it!

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5\5 star's wow what a ride, I really enjoyed this book, it is dark and creepy,gave me chills all over, if your looking for a physcological thriller Freida McFadden is your girl