Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of this book.

June is the best maid the manor has ever had. Attention to detail and nothing is too much trouble. She has a secret though. And she dislikes repeat guest Mrs Kelly.

This was one I enjoyed. June was a character I really believed in. The descriptions of her dedication to her job, and to Tess her room mate (with unclear relationship status) made me like her. She had a secret too, and I really wanted to discover it as June seemed really vulnerable.

Told from the point of view of June, but also Mia Kelly, the daughter of the infamous Mrs Kelly. It was hard to see how the worlds of these two characters could collide.

As the suspense was drawn out, things took an unexpected dark turn. A sting in the tale!

This is one of those wonderfully-convoluted books that had me saying, "what???" every few pages! June is a maid at the Cedarwood luxury hotel and cleans like there's no tomorrow! But when strange things begin happening, she becomes frightened as she receives notes saying, "I know what you did. Keep your mouth shut" and it terrifies her! We also witness her cutting herself and wonder why she would mutilate herself. "Roommate"and boarder, 80-yr-old Tess may be hiding something but she has no idea what. Of course it all boils down to earlier years where there are secrets and lies everywhere you could imagine! This may make you think twice about staying in a legendary hotel, but it's a great novel!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for providing me with an advance copy of this book to review!

feels a little weird to be the first two-star review for this book on Goodreads, period, but oh well. while this book did keep me reading and guessing, it became extremely outlandish even for a suspense thriller. don't want to get into spoilers but it seemed like characters were suddenly developing entirely new personalities left and right, especially at the climax, which made it more goofy than anything. it also had a lot of Villain Monologues which always seem completely ridiculous when you think about anyone ACTUALLY saying them.

I do think it also relied on shock value quite a bit. again, if a book is good and well-written, I am willing to forgive a lot. but this book seemed to pad out the run time to the climax with a lot of graphic self-harm and very liberal use of the r-word. if these aspects wanted to make the book gritty and dark, I get why the author would want to do that, but again it's really let down by the extreme goofiness of the constant over-the-top evil speeches.

idk! did not work for me but if you like darker thrillers and can suspend your disbelief a bit it may work for you.

June is the perfect maid. Discreet and unassuming, she goes about her work and people hardly know she is around. Cleaning rooms, she is privy to lots of secrets that the guests and staff in the luxury Cedarwood Manor Hotel would rather she did not know, if they were aware. She keeps her private life very private, she does not interact much with other staff, and never gossips.
Then, June starts receiving anonymous notes, saying someone knows what she has done. A guest has been found in her room, dead, and a young girl has been reported as missing. Has someone found out that the perfect maid has secrets of her own?
A twisty plot keeps you guessing until the last page, I really enjoyed this book. A great psychological thriller.

Thank you for the opportunity to preview The Hotel Maid. June is a maid that works in an exclusive hotel. She is quiet and keeps to herself She loves her job and enjoys the comfort she gets from being invisible to the staff and those who stay at this resort.
Things change when she receives a mysterious note and June realizes someone knows her secrets. Secrets June has worked hard to keep to herself. But now only time will tell if June can remain invisible or will she be exposed.
Great beach read. 3.5 atars

📖The Hotel Maid
✍️Michelle Dunne
🗓️Aug 23 2024
📝Storm Publishing

Genre:
Thriller, mystery

Series or standalone:
Standalone

Tropes:
🏩 luxurious hotel/manor
🏩 maid
🏩 secret past

POV
Multiple, past and present

💭 Summary 💭
June is a maid at Cedarwood Mansion. Supposed to be invisible, she still knows everyone’s secrets. Unfortunately, she has secrets of her own. When she starts receiving mysterious notes, she fears that someone has discovered the past that she is trying to hide. The. A guest is discovered dead. Are June and her secrets in danger?!

Heroine:
June Calloway

Side cast:
The killer , a variety of hotel guests and staff

Location:
Cedarwood Manor,

Fluency/Writing:
The writing is fluent and colourful. Due to the descriptive nature of her writing, one can envision the settings really easily.

The pacing of the book is quite fitting, not too slow and not too fast. It was just right. The story got quite complex.
I’m usually really lenient when reading, but I think I’ve found some plot holes which makes things a bit difficult? But I could be wrong.

The author did a real good job weaving the two timelines together. All in all this is a solid thriller with an interesting storyline. There have been quite some. Ovens with the maid trope but I found myself really enjoying this one .

Range of emotions: 🤷‍♀️😬🤔😨
😱:4/5
⭐️: 4/5

Do I recommend:
Yes, as I did enjoy this one quite a bit!

⭐️Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my advanced copy. All opinions are my own, I was under no obligation to review.

This book is about maid called June Calloway. She works at Cedarwood Manor hotel from past 6 years. Though she is invisible to the guests there she has secrets of almost all the person working there including a special guest who comes to stay at Manor every now and then.
There are many characters in this book and it gets mixed up which causes confusion in the middle.
The story could have be written in a better way avoiding confusion and the ending too did not live up to a mark.
Lastly, i would like to thank Netgalley and Storm Publishing for giving me this ARC in return for my honest opinion.

I was completely captivated by this well-written book and couldn't put it down. When I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it...

Thank you to the publisher for gifting me a copy. It is my pleasure to write an honest review.

Another fantastic read by Michelle Dunne

A fast paced read that keeps you hooked. You won't want to put it down once you start!!!

I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the editor for sending me an advance copy of this upcoming title. Your hard work and dedication to this project are truly commendable, and I am incredibly honored to have the opportunity to review it before its official release.

The depth and quality of this work are a testament to your meticulous attention to detail and your passion for bringing exceptional stories to life. From the engaging narrative to the well-developed characters, it's clear that a tremendous amount of effort has gone into every aspect of this book.

I am genuinely excited about this title and eager to share my thoughts and insights. Having the chance to read it in advance has been a wonderful experience, and I am confident that readers will be just as captivated by it as I am.

Thank you once again for this incredible opportunity. Your support and trust in my feedback mean a great deal to me. I look forward to continuing to work together and witnessing the success of this fantastic book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it kept me engrossed. It was well written with no typos! I will definitely keep my eyes open for books from this author again.

Wow! I loved this! I couldn’t put it down and read during every free second I could spare. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

High end hotel maid, Jane, keeps her head down and mouth closed, and does her best to not be seen or heard as she tends to the guest rooms. She knows this is the best way to learn peoples secrets. But Jane is hiding secrets of her own. When she starts finding mysterious notes left for her, she realizes someone else knows about her past. When a hotel guest is found dead, will all of Jane’s secrets come to light?

Told from different perspectives in the past and present. I was a bit confused at one point with the cast of characters, but it all comes together by the ending. Good, quick read with unexpected twists.

📖 Review:
Michelle Dunne's The Hotel Maid is a thrilling mystery that kept me guessing until the very end! If you enjoy suspenseful stories with unexpected twists, this book is a must-read! 📚💥

Every day, the unassuming hotel maid quietly goes about her duties at Cedarwood Manor, unnoticed by the guests. But when a woman is found dead in her room and a young girl goes missing, the maid finds herself thrust into a web of intrigue and danger. Someone knows her secrets and leaves her cryptic notes, but she's determined to keep her past hidden at all costs. 🔑💼

Dunne expertly weaves together a suspenseful narrative, drawing readers into the maid's world as she navigates through suspicion and mystery. The tension builds with each chapter, as clues are uncovered and the stakes get higher. The portrayal of the hotel atmosphere adds an eerie backdrop to the unfolding drama. 🌟🔎

The characters are well-developed, each with their own motivations and secrets that intertwine with the maid's own hidden past. From the enigmatic guests to the hotel staff, everyone becomes a potential suspect in this gripping whodunit. The maid's determination to clear her name and protect herself adds a layer of depth to the story. 👀🔓

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Michelle Dunne’s The Hotel Maid was a thrilling psychological thriller that I couldn’t put down once I started it.

Could you plan an elaborate revenge plot à la Comte de Montecristo/the Count of Monte Cristo twice in your life?

This book was stunning in its cunning and creativity! I was totally taken aback when little truths were revealed, and absolutely floored when the actual truth was revealed to everyone in the book.

In this dual storyline, we learn about the lives of Mia, a 10 year old, who is constantly reminded of her learning disabilities in the harshest way possible; and Jane, the invisible hotel maid, who is living slightly less than paycheck-to-paycheck. Both of their lives are affected tangentially by the luxurious Cedarwood Manor hotel. Both have disturbing things that they have to deal with daily that are unfair, but each compensates differently.

Will either end up vindicated with a happy ending for themselves?

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this amazing, and so engrossing, ARC!!

3.5/5

Fast paced quick read.
There’s so many twists and turns.
There’s multiple perspectives which help keep the book moving. There’s a lot of moving parts so you have to pay attention to all the names.

Jane is a maid in a hotel. She likes it because she can be invisible. She deals with a difficult guest a lot. She has more connections with that guest than she knows.

Always love a good murder mystery. This was really well paced like I didn't feel lke any part of the book felt rushed. Also loved all the different personalities

A brilliant fast paced thriller with dynamic protagonists in Mia and Jane. I loved the dual timeline and how they seamlessly weaved together into an exciting climactic reveal.
This was such an emotional read full of twists that left me breathless and i thoroughly enjoyed the journey. I'd love to read a sequel and see what happens to her now.

What a fantastic read - my favorite book so far this year - edge of the seat all the way. Such a brilliant read - could not put it down. Highly recommended, cant wait to read Michelle's other books. Superb.

This took me a while to get into but so glad i did.
Well written characters but i did get confused on the timeline.
Creepy, sad and tense pretty much sums it up
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my early copy.