Wow wow wow!! This book was sooo good. It really made me remember why I love thrillers. This book had all the thrills and then some. This book had me guessing from the beginning. I was hooked and I didn’t want to put this down. I’ve read one other book by this author and that was good as well. I found this one to have a lot of twists and turns. The only thing I wish was different was the ending. I wanted more from it but still a pretty solid book in my opionion. I highly recommend!

Millie's new job is too good to be true. The salary is beyond her expectations, the house she'll be living in is gorgeous, and even if the attic room is cramped and dark it's a huge improvement over sleeping in her car. AND her new employers apparently didn't both with a background check. By the time she realizes just how erratic Mrs. Winchester's behavior is, she's determined to hold onto the job at all costs.

I can't get enough of Frida McFadden's domestic thrillers. They're fast paced and entertaining and a great way to spend a couple of hours. In this one, the plot shifts, then twists, then twists again. Millie is a likable protagonist and I genuinely cared what was going to happen to her in the end.

I absolutely loved this book. McFadden one of my favorite writers. She has outdone herself again. I would give this 5 stars.

This book follows two different points of view Millie a woman who was just released from prison who is looking for a new job as she is currently living in her car. And then we also follow Nina who becomes Millie's employer. The story picks up quickly as Millie gets hired to work for Nina and her family cleaning, cooking and taking care of their daughter but we quickly learn that things are not what they seem.

This story had me hooked from nearly the first page. Although I did see the twist coming and it is something that I've run into a few times I can say that I love this trope. I found myself unable to put this book down as I just had to see how this story would end. I really enjoyed reading from the point of view of Mille as I found her to be a good person, who was just trying to do the right thing and help herself get ahead after being released from prison. I enjoyed watching her personality unfold and watching her progress through the story. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would give it 4 stars.

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Great thriller with twists and turns right up till the end. Chapters alternate between the point of view of Millie (the HouseMaid) and Nina (her employer) which brings layers of information and meaning to the story. Most satisfying ending I have read in a while. Will definitely be reading more by this author!

I am a huge fan of Freida McFadden, so I couldn't WAIT to read her latest novel "The Housemaid"! Imagine how thrilled I was when it popped up on Netgalley and my request was approved within the hour! (Fastest approval ever!) So a HUGE thank you to Netgalley, Bookouture and Freida McFadden for providing me with the eARC for a sneak peek a month before the publication date! (Read this one IMMEDIATELY when it is released on April 26, 2022!) I was so excited to read Freida McFadden's latest release, that I "paused" the book I was currently reading to dive into "The Housemaid", because I just couldn't wait! And I was not disappointed!

If I was going to describe The Housemaid, I would say that it is a combination of two other 5-star books I've read. I won't name them specifically as to not give away any spoilers, but let's just say fans of B.A. Paris and Liv Constantine will LOVE this book!

You know how at the ending of a book there can be a big climax where the reader is shocked and surprised? In THIS book, that's the ENTIRE SECOND HALF of the book!!! The first 50% of the book, I thought I knew what was going on, and what was going to happen - but in true Freida McFadden style, I was wrong, and all my questions were answered! No lingering "but what about this" situation here!

Standing ovation from me, Ms. McFadden! I could not put this book down! I LOVED "The Housemaid"!

Millie has pretty much hit rock bottom. She lost her job and her apartment and is now living in her car. A job as a maid for the wealthy Winchester family might not seem glamorous, but it comes with a room, and a bed, and Millie is desperately hoping they don't check her references because she needs this job. She feels like the interview with Nina went well and she is thrilled to be offered the position.

She's a little disconcerted to find that Nina is an unpleasant slob, her daughter CeCe, a spoiled brat, and Andrew is too good-looking and too good for Nina. But she bites her tongue because, without this job, it's back to her old car or worse. Scrubbing all day, and dreaming of Andrew all night, Millie soon learns that money isn't what makes a happy family. Something is wrong under this roof, but it just might present an opportunity for all of Millie’s dreams to come true.
The majority of the story is told from Millie’s POV, and when it changes to Nina’s, it does it with a bang. Yep, right at the really good part, I'm zipping my lips shut, because of spoilers. Short chapters that led me to read just one more because I had to know what would be the catalyst to blow this household apart. My first book by this author and it was indeed a wild and crazy ride. 4.5 stars.

I just got done reading an ARC of “The Housemaid” and all I can say is WOW!! If you’re a fan of psychological thrillers with shocking twists, you will love this book as much as I do! I’m a huge fan of Freida McFadden and have ready every one of her books. This one is the best yet!

This was an amazing read to that kept me hooked right to the grisly, jaw dropping end. Well developed characters and a twisty, unpredictable plot this is a well deserved five stars.

Millie is an ex con living in her car just trying to change her situation. Enter Nina. A wife/mother who needs a maid. Millie thinks she’s hit the jackpot and quickly accepts the position. What she doesn’t know is that she will be living in a house of horrors.

This book was AMAZING. The best from Freida McFadden as of yet. The twists and turns are superb and keep you guessing until the very end where she lays yet another twist on you. Highly recommend!

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden is easily a five star read from an author who has very quickly become a personal favourite.

Millie is struggling, having recently been released from prison. Living out of her car, she is desperate to secure some kind of employment, and becoming a maid to the Winchester family seems to be the answer to her prayers. But as the days pass, the toll of taking care of a recalcitrant child, and dealing with the demands of a woman who seems to suffer from some kind of personality disorder, begin to catch up with her, and Millie must reassess the job that keeps her from living in her car. What secrets does the Winchester home harbour, and is Millie's mounting paranoia about Nina justified, or simply a figment of her imagination?

This is a thrilling and chilling tale that had me hooked from the opening lines. If you are new to the writing of Freida McFadden, you are in for a treat.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for an ARC.

The cover of The Housemaid by Freida McFadden says the book is an absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist. Yes, this is true and more! Wowza, what an intense ride. There were times I wanted to throw my Kindle across the room at how Nina treated Millie. The story unfolds beautifully with intense and cringe-worthy scenes.

The story was heart-pounding, and I was screaming at the characters to not do some of their actions.

The Housemaid ended so well and was quite satisfying. This is such a good book and written so well that I didn't want it to end and leave the characters!

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Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. IYKYK, my reviews are always honest.

Writing: 3? 2? idk out of 5 | Plot: ????2???/5 | Ending: 5/5 tbh

This is a ???2.5???? rounded up...??? Idk.

THE PLOT

Millie is living in Casa Nissan aka her car when she's hired as the maid for the Winchesters, a ridiculously wealthy family. She's over the moon to have a job and a bed, but she quickly realizes something funky is happening in the home. And she's not sure if she'll make it out alive... dun dun dunnnnnn!!!

MY OPINION

Honestly... I'm confusion. This is how I felt after I read The Trapped Wife by Samantha Hayes. On one hand, this was garbagio, on the other hand, it had some things that kept me reading and enjoying myself. It's a book I love to hate and hate to love all at once. Ok, let me try to make sense of thoughts:

- Millie's POV is straight up "dear diary" style. As in, "I spent 7 hours cleaning the house and I thought about Andy Winchester's bangin bod the entire time. He is so dreamy. Does he like me too????" It's also giving me "rages to riches" fanfic written by a tween vibes. BUT AT THE SAME DAMN TIME... the book was legit funny in parts???? Like great dark humour throughout????

- Millie's character makes no sense. Not a spoiler—she spends 10 years in jail. Yet she has zero survival skills and seems relatively unbothered by the fact she was locked up for an entire decade. I'm telling you right now I can't last 10 MINUTES in jail unscathed, so a whole ass decade would have me coming out on some Rambo shit.

- I did not like Nina. She was over the top, selfish, and illogical. I can't feel sorry for what she went through because .... No spoilers.... but if you read it, you'll know.

- The "mystery" is kinda obvious. It's like The Wife Between Us mixed with... idk, Gone Girl? There wasn't really any suspense. You know what's gonna happen. From Part II onward I was speed reading like a mf. But I was invested in the whole revenge vibe like ok girl go OFFFFFF.

- I gave the ending 5/5 because it's women's history month and that's all I can say without spoiling it

- I've read Locked Door by this author and this was a totally different vibe. Good for her for going in a totally different direction with no projection of her medical career/knowledge in the story. I'm not sure if it worked, but at least the ending was better than Locked Door.

Anyways. I really think this is more of a 2 star... but for now I'm throwing this a 3 because I appreciated the ending and the dark humour. I can see people really enjoying this or really hating it. Do not expect this to be a literary masterpiece. You will not be mentally stimulated in any way. This is your standard popcorn thriller but not as annoying as Unmissing, Stay Awake, etc because of the dark humour. This is the type of book you read after something like My Dark Vanessa that shatters your soul.

PROS AND CONS

Pros: you'll keep reading because you don't know if you like it or hate it, awesome dark humour, great ending

Cons: vapid plot and characters, rags to riches fanfic written by a 14 yo vibes, dear diary ass writing,

I just finished this book in 2 days and all I can say is Wow!!! This book did not disappoint! It was hard to put down. I had to know what would happen next. It’s a devious tale of revenge that will keep you guessing up until the end. And the last few chapters will definitely surprise you. This author never fails to deliver on suspense!

Name of Book: The Housemaid
Author: Freida McFadden
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Publisher: Bookouture
Pub Date: April 26, 2022
My Rating: 4.7 rounded up

I am a big Psychological thriller fan! When I read [Freida McFadden’s book "The Wife Upstirs", I knew I had to read another!

Millie Calloway needs a job. She is living in her car as she has been let go of her recent job. She is in her early twenties but has already been in prison (we don’t have the details on this but it does get in the way of her getting employed.)
She gets the opportunity to work as the Housemaid for Nina and Andrew Winchester a very wealthy couple. Millie and Nina hit if off in the interview and Millie is hoping she won’t do a background check. Turns out both the cook and house cleaner just quit and Nina jumps at hiring Millie.
Millie is thrilled as this is a live-in position.
Nina is a high stressed, spoiled rich lady and her young daughter Cecelia is a spoiled rich little girl with an attitude. Worst of all Nora seems to have mental issues perhaps bi-polar. She makes a mess of everything in a matter of minutes so Millie’s housemaid position turns into being not only the maid but the cook and house cleaner as well.
Andrew is very wealthy, handsome, and is very tolerant of Nina; he seems just perfect!

This was GREAT Freida McFadden does not disappoint.

Want to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for this eGalley. This file has been made available to me before publication in an early form for an honest professional review.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for April 26, 2022.

This was such a good book. It was well written with a gripping storyline and characters that were really well developed. It was fast paced, suspenseful, full of tension and had me on the edge of my seat. Twisty and unpredictable with an ending that blew me away, Iloved it.

Cant say enough great this about yes this Author and this book!!! Had me loving it so much I couldn't put it down. Such a great twist that you might think but not sure..just jaw dropping great.

Thanks to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for an early release of this book.

Best psycho husband book I have read since “Behind Closed Doors” By B..A Paris. This is exactly what I love to read and I could not put it down! If you like revenge you will love this.

Thanks NetGalley for giving me this copy.

I was totally hooked on the plot. Never judge the story by its cover....!

Twisty, creepy, page-turning thriller!

Totally shiver down my spine when I was reading the book. Keep guessing the reason behind of each move and I promise this is the thriller you want to read this year!

A housemaid, a happily married couple with a little daughter and a landscaper in a luxurious house….what can be happened in this house? I can feel their distinct emotions in each character.

There’s no doubt that I highly recommend The Housemaid to all my thriller friends!

This is a fast paced domestic thriller. There are three main characters.
Millie - the newly hired housemaid who is just trying to be polite and keep this job, so she doesn’t have to go back to living in her car
Nina - the snarky wife who you’ll be rolling your eyes at a lot
Andrew - the doting husband
This story has a lot of twists and turns and is definitely a “read in one sitting” type of book. Loved it.