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adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Drug abuse, Murder, Toxic friendship
Minor: Ableism, Death of parent
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If this hadn't been such a quick read, or a whodunit, I would have abandoned this book early on. The main character clearly seems neurodivergent, but the author doesn't share that identity - AND - her differences are frequently exploited by other characters. Not a favorite.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Drug use, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Classism
Minor: Domestic abuse
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
The main character is just an autistic stereotype rather than a fully fleshed out character.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism
This is terrible autistic representation and feels a lot like mockery.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Drug use, Murder
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Title: The Maid
Author: Nita Prose
Genre: Mystery
Rating: 4.75
Pub Date: January 4, 2022
T H R E E • W O R D S
Refreshing • Uplifting • Quirky
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Since the recent death of her grandmother, Molly has been forced to navigate a complex world, she doesn't seem to fit into, all on her own. She takes pride in her work as a maid at the Regency Grand Hotel, and returning guest rooms to a state of perfection.
During one shift, Molly enters the suite of the infamous Charles Black only to find it in a state of disarray, and Mr. Black dead in his bed. Molly soon finds herself the target of the police as the prime suspect. In order to clear her name, she must take things into her own hands. What she will uncover is that not everything at the hotel is as it seems.
💭 T H O U G H T S
This book took me by complete surprise, in the best possible way! The opening prologue was fantastic, and I could not put it down. My entire reading experience was delightful.
Molly is a heroine unlike any other. She is unforgettable and loveable. She is naïve and eccentric. She is a kind soul. She speaks her mind. I felt her pain and was rooting for her from start to finish. Her relationship with her late gran wiggled its way into my heart, and would not let go. I empathized with Molly's grief, and loved the inclusion of her grandmother's wisdoms as her inner thoughts. Nita Prose has done an incredible job of really getting the reader into Molly's mind.
The hotel setting added to the atmosphere, and I loved learning some behind the scenes glances into what it's like working in a hotel.
This book is so much more than just a murder mystery. It is a book about finding your footing in the world, about being yourself, and about growth. The Maid was mismarketed as a thriller. Rather it's a cozy, well thought out murder mystery/whodunit with humour and heart. What a debut by Nita Prose! I am definitely looking forward to Nita Prose's next book.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• fans of the cozy mystery
• readers who enjoyed Don Tillman series
• anyone who has felt lost in the world
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"My truth is not the same as yours because we don’t experience life in the same way."
"That's the trouble with pain. It's as contagious as a disease. It spreads from the person who first endured it to those who love them most. Truth isn't always the highest ideal; sometimes it must be sacrificed to stop the spread of pain to those you love. Even children know this intuitively."
"There are times in life when we must do things we don't want to. But do them we must."
Author: Nita Prose
Genre: Mystery
Rating: 4.75
Pub Date: January 4, 2022
T H R E E • W O R D S
Refreshing • Uplifting • Quirky
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Since the recent death of her grandmother, Molly has been forced to navigate a complex world, she doesn't seem to fit into, all on her own. She takes pride in her work as a maid at the Regency Grand Hotel, and returning guest rooms to a state of perfection.
During one shift, Molly enters the suite of the infamous Charles Black only to find it in a state of disarray, and Mr. Black dead in his bed. Molly soon finds herself the target of the police as the prime suspect. In order to clear her name, she must take things into her own hands. What she will uncover is that not everything at the hotel is as it seems.
💭 T H O U G H T S
This book took me by complete surprise, in the best possible way! The opening prologue was fantastic, and I could not put it down. My entire reading experience was delightful.
Molly is a heroine unlike any other. She is unforgettable and loveable. She is naïve and eccentric. She is a kind soul. She speaks her mind. I felt her pain and was rooting for her from start to finish. Her relationship with her late gran wiggled its way into my heart, and would not let go. I empathized with Molly's grief, and loved the inclusion of her grandmother's wisdoms as her inner thoughts. Nita Prose has done an incredible job of really getting the reader into Molly's mind.
The hotel setting added to the atmosphere, and I loved learning some behind the scenes glances into what it's like working in a hotel.
This book is so much more than just a murder mystery. It is a book about finding your footing in the world, about being yourself, and about growth. The Maid was mismarketed as a thriller. Rather it's a cozy, well thought out murder mystery/whodunit with humour and heart. What a debut by Nita Prose! I am definitely looking forward to Nita Prose's next book.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• fans of the cozy mystery
• readers who enjoyed Don Tillman series
• anyone who has felt lost in the world
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"My truth is not the same as yours because we don’t experience life in the same way."
"That's the trouble with pain. It's as contagious as a disease. It spreads from the person who first endured it to those who love them most. Truth isn't always the highest ideal; sometimes it must be sacrificed to stop the spread of pain to those you love. Even children know this intuitively."
"There are times in life when we must do things we don't want to. But do them we must."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Murder
Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, Terminal illness
drug trafficking
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Bullying
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse
Minor: Infidelity
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Deportation
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Domestic abuse
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism