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The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden is another explosive story!
McFadden's psychological thriller is suspenseful, slowly building up to an explosive situation.
A wonderfully written roller-coaster ride!
An all-consuming, completely engrossing story.
A thrill ride that keeps you guessing and is full of surprises.
With her characters that pulled me in and hooked me till the amazing ending.
Another brilliant piece of work written by an outstanding Author!
"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Fantastic. The fact that both books in this series are on kindle unlimited is amazing. Really great quality thrillers.
This book is absolutely genius. I did not put it down. It kept surprising me more and more. Such a great time reading this.
Freida has done it again! This book just gets better and better. Every time I thought I knew what was about to happen, I was shocked all over again. There were so many twists that left me wanting to keep reading. I read this book in 3 hours! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This book had me gripped from beginning to end as all McFaddens books do and I didn't want to put it down until I was finished!!!! Tons of tension and lots of true "McFadden twists" throughout the book building up to a mind blowing ending!!! McFadden is a masterful storyteller and I sincerely hope she NEVER stops writing these absolutely brilliant books!!! I highly recommend this book!!!
Much thanks to #netgalley and #bookouture for allowing me to read and review this ARC
All thoughts and opinions are my own
Another flawless hit by Frieda McFadden! This book continues on with Millie as she works for a new household. Not only does the book fill in the gasps from the last book, it brings on a whole new crazy story that will make this book hard to put down! Just like with The Housemaid, I constantly thought about this book when I wasn’t reading it. Warning: if you think you have it all figured out, think again and keep reading!
AMAZING. I can say without a doubt that anytime I read something of Freida’s that I will be shocked beyond belief. Thank you so much for allowing me to review this thriller as it did not disappoint at all! 5 stars!
This is filled with twists and turns. I wrote this sentence several times and deleted because I don’t want to give anything away!!
But believe you me when I tell you, this book’s got teeth and will grip you and so cancel all your plans!! This is a very quick ride…I mean read!
Freida is back at it again with a banger of a thriller. To say my socks are knocked off is an understatement. I’d give it a 100/10 if I could. It’s rare I like a sequel better but this will do it!
Oh my goodness! Freida has outdone herself again! I absolutely couldn’t put this down! My mind was racing the entire time and I found myself with an increased heart rate the whole way through the book! I did not expect the twists that it had, but was so excited that it played out like it did! This was a 5/5 for me and I can’t wait to buy a hard copy! 😍
Millie Calloway is back! In this book, Millie is also studying to become a social worker, but in order to make ends meet, she still works as a house cleaner for wealthy families in Manhattan. Looking for her next cleaning job, she receives a call from Douglas Garrick, who needed her services and clearly instructed to not bother his wife who is ill. Aside from her past that she has been keeping from her boyfriend, she also secretly known to these Manhattan wives her ability to help whoever is in need to get out of an abusive relationship.
I just love Millie’s character! She has a heart of gold, and while she helps women fight for their rights, she is not evil; although….you don’t want to mess with her either. I found some parts predictable, then you flip the page and it tells you that it’s not all that and another twist is coming. It’s a fun sequel where you find a some reference from the first book, The Housemaid.
You can get a copy of The Housemaid’s Secret on February 20th, if you are curious what our Millie is up to and how she is going to navigate her next secret mission.
Thank you Netgalley, Bookouture, and author Freida McFadden for granting me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I have read all Freida McFaddens books and this one takes the cake. The many plot twist. The smallest details that ends up being a bigger thing. The character development. It's unreal how amazing this book is. I hope Freida makes this in a series, I would love to see how Millie keeps helping others. Beautifully written book. The best of the best of Freida's so far.
Almost as good as the first!! Love McFadden and all her books have such fun twists. This one was no different. Although I thought the first was written a bit better I still thoroughly enjoyed this one and didn’t expect the ending. I’m really loving Millie and I hope there is more of her to come!
Well, Freida McFadden does it again! In true Freida fashion, the twists and turns are perfectly timed. I read this book in just a few hours. I can not get enough.
The Housemaid’s Secret brings the heroine Millie back. A fresh start with a new employer, or so she thought. Mrs. Garrick needs her help.
The shocking twists that follow will keep you reading and wanting more. We hear both sides from Millie and Mrs. Garrick. This is personally one of my favorite styles of writing.
If you loved The Housemaid, you will not regret reading The Housemaid’s Secret. In fact, it is a must. You will not be disappointed.
I really enjoy all of Freida’s novels. She truly brings thrillers back to where they deserve to be.
Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for sending this book for review consideration. I have been a Freida fan since I opened my first novel of hers. All opinions are my own.
4 🥦🥦🥦🥦
Oh my Lanta~ This... had a lot of unexpected twists! Just how I like my thrillers!
I have to say, a Dr. who writes psychological thrillers is just ingenious!~
The sequel to The Housemaid's Secret was phenomenal. Readers who haven't read The Housemaid, the first book in the sequel, can read this novel alone without missing a beat.
As always, McFadden never disappoints and handed me everything that I look for in a psychological thriller on a silver platter. Most of her novels are binge-worthy and can be read in a sitting or two. I couldn't put this down, and I was so excited I got approved to read this I couldn't wait.
Just like The Housemaid, the first chapter grasps your attention, and gives you a glimpse of the chaos that's about to unfold in your brain. You'll, absolutely, be drawn in. Per usual, I appreciate the short chapters, that's jam packed with events - another reason why this novel is a fast read. I found myself reading, and rereading sections thinking "oh my !@#$." Unlike other thrillers, I also found myself laughing at the comic relief (which I always appreciate). I had to remind myself to close my jaw at moments and the epilogue was just... *chefs kiss* 🤌🏻 Overall excellent.
Round of applause for Freida, Millie, and the guy who knows a guy for everything- Enzo
Cannot wait to see what you have brewing next in that brain of yours.
Thank you Freida, Bookouture, & NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you Netgally & Bookouture for the ARC of The Housemaid's Secret By Freida McFadden
This book is a sequel to The Housemaid, but feel like it can be read as a stand alone.
Definitely a 5 ⭐️ for me! Fast paced with so many twist and turns. Freida keeps you guessing the until the very last page..
The Housemaid’s Secret
By Freida McFadden
Release Date: Feb. 20, 2023
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Synopsis:
It’s hard to find any kind of employment with Millie’s past so she is extremely thankful when the Garricks give her a housekeeping job.
Things are going well but after some time, Millie still has not met Mrs. Garrick. She hides away in the upstairs guest room and never comes out when Millie is in the house. After Millie finally decides to knock on the door-everything changes.
Seeing what she sees and knowing what she now knows…Millie has to help Mrs. Garrick.
No matter what.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book is a sequel to The Housemaid and even though I’d strongly recommend reading the first book I think this one can be read as a stand alone.
The twists are strong with this one! If you typically like Freida’s work- you are going to enjoy this book too. If you are new to Freida, know that all of her books are reliable binge reads.
The Housemaid’s Secret has a suspenseful plot and is a quick read. I would definitely recommend this book if you are looking for a read with unsuspecting twists and characters who you can easily root for (their success and demise)!
I’d like to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this book.
This was an amazing book! I think I liked it better than The Housemaid. I ending was a twist I wasn’t expecting, yet I shouldn’t have been surprised! I really like how this book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone. I can’t wait for my next Freida McFadden read!
Millie is back in the second installment of this series. She is hired by a new wealthy family to clean and cook. Millie has only seen the husband, and she’s directed not to bother his very ill wife. She is trying to mind her own business but she’s hearing noises coming from the wife’s room…
I loved The Housemaid, which is the first book in this series. Though technically this book could be a standalone, there are definitely references and winks to the first book so I’d recommend reading them in order. It’s best to go into the books blind so you can enjoy the unpredictable twists and turns. Freida McFadden writes the best unreliable narrators. Millie is an anti-hero who you can’t help but root for. I really enjoyed how both books had multiple narrators to help explain the plot twists and help every piece fall into place. If you enjoyed The Last Mrs. Parrish and the Wife Between Us, you should absolutely read both of the books in this series!
I’m so grateful to Bookouture, Netgalley, and Freida McFadden for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
As always, Freida McFadden doesn’t disappoint with this sequel! I had no clue what direction this story was going, but I enjoyed every second. Millie (and Enzo!) continue to be favorite characters of mine. I hope to see more of them in the future.