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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
funny
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:
Complicated
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fantastic! Rarely do you see a main character with neurodivergence. Couldn’t put it down.
What a great read (or listen since I did the audiobook version). As I stated in one of my earlier posts, the narrator had the perfect voice for Molly. It drew me into the story even further.
The author does a great job of telling the same story but then keeping us guessing my reviewing it in different ways.
I also really enjoyed the perspectives and perceptions of people.
The EPILOGUE THOUGH! Wow. I didn’t see that coming. It makes me question morality but also I can definitely see why it happened.
For the book club, I’d be interested to know how people feel about that ending.
The author does a great job of telling the same story but then keeping us guessing my reviewing it in different ways.
I also really enjoyed the perspectives and perceptions of people.
The EPILOGUE THOUGH! Wow. I didn’t see that coming. It makes me question morality but also I can definitely see why it happened.
For the book club, I’d be interested to know how people feel about that ending.
I liked the main character but there was no real shock factor. Good base writing but need more impact
adventurous
funny
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
A fun and lighthearted take on the murder mystery genre. Loved Molly as a narrator and that the ending was neatly tied up - maybe not everyone’s favourite but I liked the fact that this had more of a happy ending.
This book was a solid 3-star read for me — until the final chapter completely derailed it.
I actually enjoyed most of the story. Yes, it was fairly predictable, but that didn’t bother me too much. I appreciated the inclusion of a neurodivergent main character and found Molly to be quite endearing. I liked her strong moral compass and how she stayed true to herself; which, unfortunately, the ending completely undermined. That final twist really soured the experience for me.
While I appreciated the intent behind Molly’s characterization, the portrayal of autism felt a bit surface-level, more cherry-picked traits that served the plot rather than a fully nuanced, lived-in depiction.
The last portion of the book was where things truly fell apart for me. Plot holes began piling up, and the final twist just didn’t make sense. It felt like an attempt at shock value that sacrificed consistency and character integrity. What could’ve been a clever and heartfelt mystery ended up feeling sloppy and unearned.
Ultimately, I can’t give The Maid more than 2 stars. Disappointing, especially because I was genuinely enjoying it until the final pages.
I actually enjoyed most of the story. Yes, it was fairly predictable, but that didn’t bother me too much. I appreciated the inclusion of a neurodivergent main character and found Molly to be quite endearing. I liked her strong moral compass and how she stayed true to herself; which, unfortunately, the ending completely undermined. That final twist really soured the experience for me.
While I appreciated the intent behind Molly’s characterization, the portrayal of autism felt a bit surface-level, more cherry-picked traits that served the plot rather than a fully nuanced, lived-in depiction.
The last portion of the book was where things truly fell apart for me. Plot holes began piling up, and the final twist just didn’t make sense. It felt like an attempt at shock value that sacrificed consistency and character integrity. What could’ve been a clever and heartfelt mystery ended up feeling sloppy and unearned.
Ultimately, I can’t give The Maid more than 2 stars. Disappointing, especially because I was genuinely enjoying it until the final pages.
A unique voice, lots of plot build-up. I felt that the denouement was a slight letdown.
I love Molly!!! she's so sweet and one of the good autistic representations I've seen out there. wonderful cozy mystery book perfect for a vacation read :)