Freida McFadden has done it again!!! I freaking loved every delicious page of this book and devoured it in a matter of hours! Packed with drama and fabulously cringeworthy moments, I couldn’t tear my eyes off the pages! I loved the way the parts were divided and I loved how the whole story unfolded! Absolutely recommend this book!!!

This story had a very interesting twist. Millie, recently released from prison, is pleased to get a job as a housemaid with the Winchester family. However, the situation and her employers aren't quite what she expected from the interview. It's difficult to describe the plot without giving anything away, but nobody is quite who they seem, and events take a surprising turn. There are some very tense moments., and some extremely twisted characters. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
I give this book 4.25 stars

“Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn that the Winchesters’ secrets are far more dangerous than my own…

This book hooked my interest from the first chapter and kept it going to the the end.Plenty of plot twists and surprises that unravel a little bit at a time.( don’t want to say too much about the storyline as you need to enjoy this for yourself) Fast paced,well written,it had everything l needed for a superb,thrilling and suspenseful read. I had a hard time putting this down and lm so glad l found this new to me author .Would l recommend this book …..absolutely!
With thanks to Netgalley,Freida McFadden and Bookouture for my chance to read and review this book

Twisted! The plot and the characters are all so twisted. When ex-con Millie, finally lands a job as a housemaid, things start looking up for her.
Her employers Nina and Andrew seem like a perfect couple with their 12 year old daughter Cecelia.
The house hides it's own secrets and as Millie discovers Nina's madness she knows it's time for her to look for another job.

The plot is in 3 parts, told by Millie & Nina. Another fast paced thriller finished in a day.

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC

I had a few issues with this book that are what caused me to rate it so low.
First of all, the book is roughly split into two parts, the first of which I did not enjoy in at all. The writing was simple, unassuming and unimaginative, and the plot itself, although didn't have holes like I found there to be in the second half of the story, was lacklustre and altogether not great.
The part of the plot I struggled to understand the most was the romantic subplot. Although the reasoning behind it was explained in the second half of the book, I felt it wasn't written well, nor entirely necessary in the way it was written.
The second half of the book takes a turn for the better. In this half, the plot was more interesting and there were some fairly well executed plot twists. Despite this, the second half of the book are where the plot holes started to appear. I can not say too much without spoiling the plot, however the resolution of the book seems rushed and altogether unrealistic even in a book of this genre.
Despite all of these negative points, I did enjoy my read of this book enough for me to recommend it. Personally, I felt it lacked a lot, but for people who are fans of Verity by Colleen Hoover, this has a similar vibe. This book definitely makes for an easy read for people who are looking for a book that they can read in one sitting and do not have to think too hard about.

This book had all the elements of a perfect thriller--interesting characters, excellent pacing, and a twisty plot. I absolutely loved this book, especially Millie's sense of humor and the way that the story kept me on the edge of my seat. The ending didn't surprise me, but the writing is so excellent that that didn't matter. Thanks for the advance review copy. Bravo!

4.5 stars!
Ok this book was hella crazy and I absolutely loved it. I just couldn’t put the book down! There are so many things that makes you upset in the book not in a bad way but because you feel everything’s so real and you want to slap some characters so badly. The twist wasn’t at all expected and it’s definitely a great thriller book that I have read in a long time.

Really enjoyed this book. It was very well written. Loved the cover too. The book had me hooked from the beginning, love when a book does that. The book is very fast paced which is great. Keeping you on the edge of your seat,

This was the first Frieda McFadden book I have ever read and I am eager to read more. The story line and writing reminded me of a B.A. Paris book and I couldn’t get enough. As you read you think you have it all figured out but there are some twists and turns along the way. This book stands out from others because as you read things seem all too predictable, and then Frieda throws in a monkey wrench to your idea. The ending leaves you wondering if there will be more to come in this story line. I hope there is.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily. Spine chilling and taut thriller are two things that come to mind when I think about how to describe this book! Wow! What a roller coaster ride! Freida McFadden has mastered the craft of unpredictable, twisted, addictive storytelling! This story is told through the two main characters' points of view - Nina and Millie. Nina is a very wealthy, spoiled woman who is in need of a housekeeper/nanny. Millie is a recent parolee in desperate need of a job, and needless to say finding a job for a convicted felon is not an easy task. After her interview, Millie is blown away by the job offer from Nina. After all who wants a convicted felon living in their house and taking care of their kid! Since Millie is living in her car, this is like a dream come true for her. However, she soon will feel as if she has been dropped into an alternate universe! Nina definitely has issues, but Millie really needs the job, so she will continue to bite her tongue. She can even bear living in the spooky attic (cue the creepy music). There are some strange characters in this story, but they will definitely serve their purpose in completing this wickedly disturbing psychological thriller. This is a twisted tale which will have you glued to your seat until the satisfying conclusion! Freida McFadden knows how to pull you into a story and leave your mouth hanging open with the turns and twists! I also appreciate that she does not "waste" words or pages going into great detail. She just tells the story and draws you in! Find a chair and prepare to read for awhile!

I found this to be a really speedy read thanks to the short chapters.

I didn’t really feel drawn to any of the characters but still found it an enjoyable read.

3.5 stars rounded to 4

Thank you to #NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

I was so so gripped by this book from the first few pages, I found it impossible to put it down.
The house is so dysfunctional, you really don’t know where the danger is coming from and it’s such a well thought out plot. I really didn’t expect the twist.
The characters are erratic and mysterious so you never quite know where you stand but all the same you are so invested in what is coming next that its really compulsive and gripping reading!
Its pacing is fast and covers ground quickly, it’s utterly packed with suspense and action.
I found the changes in perspective fabulous, as even though I groaned in suspense as I was on the verge of finding out what happens next those new spins really build the story as a whole.
This is a new author for me but I’m tempted to run out now and buy all previously written books, as this was a masterclass of a page-turner!

The Housemaid blew me away! When I first started this book I expected it to be like the other domestic thrillers I have read and let me say I was wrong to assume! Twist after twist with a wonderfully satisfying ending!

I found the first part of the book a slow burner, setting the scene and getting to know the three main characters. Luckily, I continued with the rest of the book and it turned into a dark thriller that kept me turning the pages. I really enjoyed this book, not too taxing on the brain so will be a great holiday read!
Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for this e – review copy.

Wow this was quite the thriller! You may think you can guess what will happen next but be prepared for many jaw-dropping twists and turns. This was unbelievably engaging!

I almost stopped reading towards the end of part 1 as I was starting to get tired of Millie and Nina's relationship and Andrew's passivity. But I'm glad I continued because the story picks up and becomes an unputdownable page turner after that.
The story is very dark and has very disturbing details. This is a story of domestic abuse and violence. The ending is unexpected but some twists are predictable.

I received an ARC from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!

4.5 stars! This book was a roller coaster ride I didn’t want to get off of (and I don’t even like roller coasters…haha). It was told from two points of view and although I didn’t really like the characters, I still couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to find out what was coming next. Fans of psychological thrillers should definitely add this book to their list. Thanks so much to NetGalley and Bookouture for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.
Expected publication date: April 26, 2022
Millie is fresh out of jail and homeless, so when she is offered a position as a housekeeper working for the very wealthy Winchester family, she jumps at the chance. After living in the backseat of her car for so long, even the stuffy attic the Winchester family offers her is a blessing. In fact, Millie is so desperate to start over that she tolerates the constant back-and-forth moods of Nina Winchester and the completely intolerable brattiness of Nina’s daughter, Cecelia. And although gorgeous and rich Andrew Winchester is accommodating and generous with Millie, he is almost never home. But there are dark secrets in the Winchester home, and soon Millie is right in the middle of it. Now she must give up the life she covets in order to have a life at all.
Freida McFadden’s new novel, “The Housemaid” was intriguing, entertaining and very, very disturbing. It has a lot of similarities to other novels in this genre, especially “The Wife Upstairs” (but perhaps that is because I just finished “Wife” a week ago). Unlike the other novels though, I enjoyed the characters in “Housemaid”. Millie is desperate, as opposed to naïve, and she is neither vapid nor shallow, falling into a life of luxurious wealth, instead of coveting and plotting to take it from the onset. Obviously, Nina is not immediately likable, and McFadden has written her that way, but she becomes more relatable as the horrible secrets she is keeping come to light.
“Housemaid” is told in three parts; the first part is narrated by Millie, from the moment she is hired on until the climax. Then we hear from Nina, whose haunting perspective starts at her relationship with Andrew and continues right on through their harrowing marriage. The third perspective is a combination of both women, once their stories have converged and the ending is being plotted. This alternating perspective helped to understand both women and their choices, while still managing to keep the plot’s thick tension and suspense.
McFadden is obviously a talented writer, and “Housemaid” proves it. As a novel with an overdone premise, the story itself still managed to be engaging and suspenseful, which speaks to McFadden’s storytelling skill. I loved all the twists and turns, and the ending delivered the right amount of retribution and satisfaction to all the characters. “Housemaid” was the first novel I’ve read by McFadden, and I am definitely going to put her on my watch list going forward.

Oh my goodness, what a gripping story this is. I was hooked from the very first page until the very end. I couldnt put it down ! It is so dark and twisty with some positively evil characters but a brilliant story. This is a new author for me but Freida, I will be looking out for more of your writing.
Many thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read the ARC

Ok, what to say...this was compulsively readable, I didn't want to put it down. I thought the twists were interesting and relatively unexpected so I definitely enjoyed that. I did find the writing slightly juvenile and often times repetitive however it didn't stop me from enjoying the wild ride with Nina, Millie, and Andrew. There's a fair bit of weight talk and judgement so if you're sensitive to that topic, just an fyi. Thanks so much for the opportunity to read this one!