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sierraclimbs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I saw the main “twist” from the first 50pgs. I did not appreciate people thinking with their sex drive rather than their brain. The ending was so convoluted & unrealistic. I have so many tabs throughout the entire book noting things that make no sense (to me).
I dunno… I’m sad it didn’t work for me because so many people love it.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Torture, Emotional abuse, Confinement, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Violence, Sexual assault, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, Body horror, and Sexual content
Minor: Blood, Infertility, and Child abuse
abicaro17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, Drug use, Infertility, Alcohol, Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Confinement, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, and Violence
sophieamreacher's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Murder, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Deportation, Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Forced institutionalization, Violence, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Domestic abuse, Rape, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Infertility, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Child abuse, Classism, Gore, Grief, Vomit, Misogyny, Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Kidnapping, Self harm, Racism, Medical content, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
rioreadsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was the first thriller I have read in quite a while, and I genuinely feel like it was the perfect reintroduction to the genre. It was a fast paced, edge of your seat read. I won't say too much because I don't want to give any spoilers, but this book had me trying to figure out how it was going to end the whole time. It had so many reveals, twists, and turns that I was constantly thinking of different scenarios and avenues the plot could take, as well as possible outcomes/ending to the novel. I did find some of the plot a smidgen predictable, but it was still extremely enjoyable. I found the ending to be the perfect set-up to book 2, which I will absolutely be reading! If you are looking for an easy mystery/thriller this is it!
⚠️Warning⚠️
language, no-low spice, cheating (brief), death, delusions (mentioned), depression (mentioned), emotional abuse, drugging, hostages, mental health hospitalization, murder, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual assault (mentioned), suicide (mentioned), torture, verbal abuse
Moderate: Sexual content, Suicide, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Torture, Murder, Death, Kidnapping, and Sexual assault
alis143's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Confinement, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Infertility, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Sexual content
nikkilerae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Death, Domestic abuse, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Blood, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting
telepathyjmin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
The characters + their backstories are all so complex, and it's so interesting to things unfold throughout the book.
Can't wait to read more of her works!
Graphic: Torture, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Confinement, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Child abuse, Murder, and Death
Minor: Vomit, Sexual assault, Infertility, Death of parent, and Sexual content
abby_can_read's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was fine. I can see why it's popular, but it's not really for me. I figured out several of the twists early on and I kept reading to see if I was correct. Personally, I thought the book was boring in several places when I think it was supposed to be suspenseful and some level of exciting, and what I assume were supposed to "the big reveals" didn't really phase me since I had it figured out.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Torture
Moderate: Infidelity, Mental illness, Infertility, and Murder
Minor: Rape, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
samantha914's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Murder, Violence, Torture, and Mental illness
Minor: Infertility, Sexual content, and Child abuse
michellewords's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The Housemaid is mainly told from Millie's perspective, she's fresh out of the slammer and just got fired from bartending. She is desperate for a job after living in her car. Somehow she lands a fantastic job as a housemaid for the Winchester family. The family is stupid rich, but their house is in absolute disarray in more ways than one. Millie initially thinks she finds a friend in the Italian groundskeeper and he warns her of impending danger. Then Millie notices Nina beginning to exhibit some concerning signs of mental illness. Millie has some hard choices to make with her job and the safety of the Winchester family.
While I felt like this book was fairly predictable with some decent red herrings, I enjoyed the story. It's compelling enough in it's style and character development to keep me listening. The audiobook made it really easy. The different voices/accents were so much fun to listen to.
I love the very last part of the epilogue so much. What an interesting way to set up a series.
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse