I really enjoyed this book. I liked starting with the murder from the beginning as a little foreshadowing. I also enjoyed the main character and her connection with her boss. I thought that was a very interesting dynamic between the two that I thought really worked.

The dynamic of all the workers and of the people in the hotel was really fun. I enjoyed seeing all the layers be pulled back the further into the story we got. The plot twist with June and Mia didn't necessarily surprise me as I was expecting it throughout the book but it still worked in some capacity for me even though it wasn't a huge surprise.

I wasn't the biggest fan of Tess as a character. I don't think she added what I needed her to for the story.

Overall, I really enjoyed this read and would recommend it to people who like thrillers.

The Hotel Maid has an interesting premise and location. I loved the hotel vibes; there’s a dark, twisty plot here. That being said, the plot won't be for everyone (check the trigger warnings).

There are a lot of characters thrown at you right away, which was a bit overwhelming, and some of the timelines didn’t feel super clear. It’s a complex story, and I often wondered where it was all going. Mia was the highlight—easily my favourite and the most likable character in the mix.

Thank you, Storm and NetGalley, for the gifted e-arc.

Did anyone else do a second look at this cover?

It sure is stunning.

I had never heard of Michelle Dunne, before and I was truly ashamed, so I high tailed it over to amazon and purchased, "The Good Girl" .

Well, my first instinct was correct, we have an auto buy author right here and I feel as though it is my duty to hype of Michelle Dunne. This showstopper is going to have people chatting for years to come. If you don't know of her yet, you need to take my word for it and pick up one of her three publications.

I am addicted to this little lady.

The Hotel Maid, exceeds all expectations and will have you salivating over each thrill and chill.

Don't take my word for it, check out this teaser :

I straighten the apron wrapped around my waist and swipe the key card in the guest room door. As I place the cleaning bucket by my feet, I see the woman lying unmoving on the plush carpet, her eyes frozen.

Each morning, I arrive at the luxury Cedarwood Manor hotel, put on my crisp maid’s uniform and clean the rooms. I take great care in my work as I slip from one floor to the other.

Most guests barely know my name. I’m invisible to them. That’s ok. I prefer people didn’t know my secrets.

But today a woman has been found dead in her room and a ten-year-old little girl has been reported missing from the hotel.

Today, someone has left me a note saying they know who I am.

But they must be mistaken. I’ll make sure they are.

I loved the good girl so was excited to read this book by the same author. June is a maid that comes in, does her job, and falls into the shadows. This is why she is requested as the only maid to serve Ms Kelly, a famous actress and elite guest. Her daughter, Mia, is also a frequent guest.
When June finds Ms Kelly dead and Mia goes missing, a mystery unfolds as June shares her past and present.
The book has multiple POVs and plenty of twists and turns. I did both ebook and audio for this. Both were fast paced, the audiobook narrator was expressive and did great. Mia’s perspective from my favorite and I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would !

I was initially really drawn into this by the main character who is very quirky and enjoyable. As the story continued on the suspense built with her "father" and her and I was afraid I knew where it was headed. Where this lost me was last 20% of the book. I just didn't think the energy matched the rest of the book and I was left a bit unsatisfied. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I had high hopes for this novel, but in spite of lots of twists and multiple storylines, I just did not connect with the main character & found it too similar to others in the genre. That said, it did keep me up late to find out what the final twist was.

A dark tale. That leads you one way then after discovering a dead body you get led astray.
Very good & well written

Mia enjoys the annaminty of being a hotel maid. She prefers to be obscure and inconspicuous. Mia doesn’t not want anyone to discover that she has secrets …. secrets that are deadly.
But when anonymous notes appear claiming that they know what Mia’s secrets are, she must do whatever it takes to keep those she is protecting safe including herself.

This book reminded me of The Maid, but it was written in a way that kept me hooked until the final page. The unpredictable twists had me constantly questioning Mia’s true identity and motives. I restlessly wanted to uncover how the two storylines connected and discover the mystery behind the little girl. A wonderful page turning thriller!

*Thank you to Elizabeth Lowham, Shadow Mountain Publishing | Shadow Mountain and Netgalley for the ARC copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.

I enjoyed this book a lot, it had me guessing the whole way through... Its my first book by this author, I'll definitely source out her other books!

June works at a hotel as a maid where she goes about unnoticed like a ghost, just the way she wants it. All goes well until someone leaves a couple notes stating they know who she really is & she quickly has to find out who it is so that she’s not exposed. There are a lot of moving parts & triggers in this book so you have to pay close attention especially because there are several characters & goes back and forth to past & present. This book is a fast paced thriller & all ties everything and everyone in the end but unfortunately for me it was a miss. I definitely plan to check out more from this author because the plot was interesting but this book just wasn’t for me. Grateful for a complimentary copy for my honest review.

The Hotel Maid was a really good read. I think the book had a slow start but was well worth the read. The book is well written, I enjoyed the characters, and the mystery and twists are perfect. This is the first book I've read by this author but I look forward to reading more of her books.

A really enjoyable read packed to the brim with damaged characters and their secrets. Some disturbing scenarios. Fast paced and with lots of twists.

This was such a good mystery. There are twists and turns everywhere that you won't see coming. I really didn't want this story to end. So good!

Maids should be seen, not heard, and June is good at fading in to the background. Quiet and unassuming, she is good at her job. It's always the quiet ones you have to watch though...

This is a reaaaal dark and twisty book. And I love a twisty book!

There is some darker content (self harm, suicide, child abuse) so it’s definitely not for everyone.

There were maybe a few too many twists for my liking, but it kept me on my toes throughout. It’s a solid 3 stars for me!

I absolutely loved this book!! Twists throughout the story that were completely unexpected. The multiple person perspective was incredibly fun and gave a full picture of the story without giving anything away. This story was full of emotion from each person's perspective that pulled you into their life and had you feel like you were right there with them. Highly recommend!! 5/5 stars for sure, and I cannot wait for another book from Michelle Donne.
Huge thank you to Michelle Donne, NetGalley, and Storm Publishing for this advanced copy.

3.5 stars for me. I will say that there are a few topics that may be upsetting for some listeners/readers, such as: self-harm; mental phsyical & emotional child abuse. The repeated use of the R-word as well was quite jarring but I understand in the context of Mammy/Erica Kelly's usage it is meant to be cruel and I highly doubt she is worried about being politically correct. The whole vibe of the book is dark and twisty and does keep you intrigued from the first page to the last. I do think that the several POVs switching between past and present was a little messy at times and particularly at the beginning of the book there was certainly a host of characters introduced quickly that I had to try and distinguish a few times before continuing. I do think, however, that the multiple POVs do help move the book along and keep a better pace. Overall, I do think that this was a good thriller, but not necessarily one I will read again.

Thank you, NetGalley and Storm Publishing for my copy.

An enjoyable read that kept you guessing throughout, good character depth. Decent overall, would recommend!

I really enjoyed this book and felt it really pulled me in! Brilliant writing! I liked the characters and really liked the different perspectives from June and Mia. Would recommend this book!

June excels at blending into the background, embodying the quiet and unassuming maid archetype. However, it’s often the quiet ones you need to watch…

This thriller delves into dark themes, including suicide, self-harm, and child abuse, which may be distressing for some readers. A content warning would have been appreciated.

I found June relatable, and my heart ached for young Mia. The other characters are largely unlikeable, intensifying the emotional impact of the story. The pacing kept me engaged, and I finished the book quickly, eager to see how it unfolded.

3.5/5.

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This book starts off being about the maid at a hotel, but it soon ventures into dark spaces. The subject matter is difficult and dark. I enjoyed this book. I was interested and intrigued. I found myself very curious about what would happen at the end. A convoluted story that was full of secrets, lies, and twists! The characters and their secrets created such depth to this dark and twisted thriller. I will read more by this author in the future.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.