Book Review: The Housemaid 

By Freida McFadden 

4 Stars 

The Housemaid is one of the best thriller books I've ever read. Millie is determined to find a job after she loses her bartender job, because if she doesn't, she will have to face major consequences. When she sees the opportunity for a live-in maid at Winchesters', she doesn't hesitate to apply despite her past, which is the very obstacle that keeps her from getting a job and the very reason she has to live in her car. In her job interview with Nina Winchester, she really hopes she gets the job because she can't remember the last time she had a proper meal and a good sleep. Plus, Nina Winchester seems like a very kind person. Surprisingly, she gets the job, and on her first day, the gardener, Enzo, tries to warn her. Not too long later, she realizes that her room in the attic can only be locked from the outside, which apparently has no key. This gives Millie an eerie feeling, but what can she do? If she doesn't keep this job, she is doomed, so she sets her thoughts aside and starts working for the Winchesters, which is where all the horrors start to unravel.  

This book had a very good plot and many plot twists. When I first started reading this book, I remember reading only the first chapter and setting it aside because I found it boring. But I was very wrong. So, in my second attempt, I finished the book in a breeze; the chapters were very easy to read through, and the tension screamed through the book. I loved how the main character is an emotionally and mentally strong person despite her struggles. I really liked the ending, even though I felt it was a bit rushed. Nonetheless, I recommend this book to anyone who loves reading thrillers. I rate this book 4.5/5. 

Reviewed by Vihanga as part of the Teen Reviewer, opens a new window program.

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