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cassiecat's review against another edition
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I’ve loved the previous housemaid books so was keen to read this one asap. I enjoy the writers quick easy going reads with some wild twists.
That prologue certainly drew me in.
After the prologue it dropped to a disappointing slow start. Interesting that it’s jumped several years, good though as I couldn’t remember how the last one ended. Then the burners kick in and it’s a ride and a half! Just when you think you know what’s happening the rug is pulled from beneath your feet. I do enjoy the surprises that the author manages to achieve.
Freida has pulled it out of the bag again, I’m sure her fans will love this latest instalment. It’s one I recommend. The books are best read in order for the character development arc.
annagwritesandreads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
4.5/5 Stars
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for early access to one of my most anticipated reads, and it did NOT disappoint.
Note: This is the 3rd book in the series, so there will inherently be spoilers in the description/review. Scroll at your own risk!
General Description:
Millie's back, but in her mom era. With two kids and luck in the market, Millie gets her family out of a small apartment to her dream home on Long Island. However, the cul-de-sac is not what Millie expected. One neighbor relentlessly flirts with her husband to the point where Millie is shocked her husband is allowing this, while the other wants nothing to do with her and keeps her kid on a leash (literally). However, once a dead body is discovered in the cul-de-sac, Millie has to bring back her old ways to figure out how to protect her family while finding the true murderer in the cul-de-sac. Will Millie be able to do it?
All the goodies:
- The callbacks to the other two books in the series were amazing, I loved seeing some surprising characters in this novel.
- Freida is the queen of plot twists and this is on par with the twists in the other Housemaid books.
- I like the personalities of Millie's children. They really added to the story in a way I was not expecting.
- This definitely has a lot of tensions filled, creepy vibes that kept me turning the pages until I was sad it was over. Such a fast-paced book (as always with Freida).
The loss of a half-star:
- I was expecting our most intense book yet. However, I felt it was not as intense/violent as the previous books. Which made it a bit lackluster in that aspect.
Overall, if you're read the other 2 books in the series, I don't see how you could NOT want to continue!!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for early access to one of my most anticipated reads, and it did NOT disappoint.
Note: This is the 3rd book in the series, so there will inherently be spoilers in the description/review. Scroll at your own risk!
General Description:
Millie's back, but in her mom era. With two kids and luck in the market, Millie gets her family out of a small apartment to her dream home on Long Island. However, the cul-de-sac is not what Millie expected. One neighbor relentlessly flirts with her husband to the point where Millie is shocked her husband is allowing this, while the other wants nothing to do with her and keeps her kid on a leash (literally). However, once a dead body is discovered in the cul-de-sac, Millie has to bring back her old ways to figure out how to protect her family while finding the true murderer in the cul-de-sac. Will Millie be able to do it?
All the goodies:
- The callbacks to the other two books in the series were amazing, I loved seeing some surprising characters in this novel.
- Freida is the queen of plot twists and this is on par with the twists in the other Housemaid books.
- I like the personalities of Millie's children. They really added to the story in a way I was not expecting.
- This definitely has a lot of tensions filled, creepy vibes that kept me turning the pages until I was sad it was over. Such a fast-paced book (as always with Freida).
The loss of a half-star:
- I was expecting our most intense book yet. However, I felt it was not as intense/violent as the previous books. Which made it a bit lackluster in that aspect.
Overall, if you're read the other 2 books in the series, I don't see how you could NOT want to continue!!
bookedwithkyianna's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
3.5
this is the 3rd book in the housemaid series and we follow Millie And Enzo years later, married for 11 years, and have two children together! they just bought their first home, their dream home, in a wonderful neighborhood, but Millie soon starts to get a feeling that the neighborhood isn’t as “wonderful” as she had hoped.
I finished this book in 24 hours and it was a page turner but I just had so much more hope for this. nothing “crazy” happened until the last 20% of the book and I thought it would be a similar storyline from the first two but it was not and I was a little disappointed by that.
I enjoyed Enzo & Millie’s relationship and seeing how far they came and learning about their kids & family life but I also was expecting more. regardless, I did enjoy it, it was a page turner & a quick binge able read!
thank you to NetGalley & Poisoned Pen Press for sending me an ARC copy 🖤
I finished this book in 24 hours and it was a page turner but I just had so much more hope for this. nothing “crazy” happened until the last 20% of the book and I thought it would be a similar storyline from the first two but it was not and I was a little disappointed by that.
I enjoyed Enzo & Millie’s relationship and seeing how far they came and learning about their kids & family life but I also was expecting more. regardless, I did enjoy it, it was a page turner & a quick binge able read!
thank you to NetGalley & Poisoned Pen Press for sending me an ARC copy 🖤
corinne82's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
🎧 This is the third in The Housemaid Series and it didn’t disappoint. I love a good book series and seeing how individual characters progress. I was lucky to have access to the audiobook and the ebook and it’s a great read in any format. The start off is slow paced but it does build the suspense. Freida McFadden is a queen at weaving an intriguing storyline and there is many the twist and turn along the way. The characters are really loveable and there individual relationships with each other is something I really liked. If you have read the other 2 you will enjoy this one also.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture Audio for the opportunity to listen to and review #TheHousemaidIsWatching
zasou_reads's review
4.0
Millie just moved into her fixer upper with her husband, Enzo, and two kids, Ada (11 yo) and Nico (9 yo). Their new neighbours seem judgemental and nozy, but she finds no reason to turn down dinner invitations and play dates. But things start getting weird real quick. Why were they able to get the house so cheap if nothing is wrong with it? What are the noises Millie keeps hearing at night? Why can't Millie trust their new housemaid? What's happening with Nico? What kind of hardships are the neighbours going through?
This psychological thriller is book 3 in the Housemaid series. Not my favorite in the series, I have to admit, but still a quick and entertaining read. Was it predictable? Absolutely (I have cracked the Freida McFadden code). Was the first third way to slow paced? Yes. Did the ending fall a bit flat? Yes. Are there several plot holes? As per usual. Did I still enjoy it? Also yes.
I received an advance review copy of this book for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This psychological thriller is book 3 in the Housemaid series. Not my favorite in the series, I have to admit, but still a quick and entertaining read. Was it predictable? Absolutely (I have cracked the Freida McFadden code). Was the first third way to slow paced? Yes. Did the ending fall a bit flat? Yes. Are there several plot holes? As per usual. Did I still enjoy it? Also yes.
I received an advance review copy of this book for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
whatsamreads_'s review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Our Thriller Queen Freida has done it again. She has given us another novel full of twists and turns.
This time we are 11 years down the road, Millie & Enzo have moved to Long Island (ON Long Island if you need corrected), with their 2 beautiful children, hoping to leave the past far far behind them. They move into a huge house compared to their tiny apartment in the Bronx and begin to live their new life, But little do they know the secrets that this house has in store for them and remember, nosy neighbors are always watching.
In this book we are met with several different story-lines and Freida has intertwined them so perfectly. The twists and turns we are presented with will have you turning the pages faster and faster. Just when you think you have it figured out, in true Freida fashion, she throws in another curve that will leave you reeling.
I love that this book is a perfect exploration of the idea the seemingly perfect neighborhood can harbor hidden dangers adds a layer of psychological depth that elevates this thriller above the rest.
I am a huge Freida McFadden fan & read every books she puts out. I absolutely love that she gives us 5 star book after 5 star book while still working a full time job as a doctor specializing in brain injury. I truly think her background gives her the perfect space to create these amazing books.
Thank you NetGalley, Freida McFadden, & Poisoned Pen Press for this ARC of The Housemaid is Watching. I cannot wait for Freida’s next book!
This time we are 11 years down the road, Millie & Enzo have moved to Long Island (ON Long Island if you need corrected), with their 2 beautiful children, hoping to leave the past far far behind them. They move into a huge house compared to their tiny apartment in the Bronx and begin to live their new life, But little do they know the secrets that this house has in store for them and remember, nosy neighbors are always watching.
In this book we are met with several different story-lines and Freida has intertwined them so perfectly. The twists and turns we are presented with will have you turning the pages faster and faster. Just when you think you have it figured out, in true Freida fashion, she throws in another curve that will leave you reeling.
I love that this book is a perfect exploration of the idea the seemingly perfect neighborhood can harbor hidden dangers adds a layer of psychological depth that elevates this thriller above the rest.
I am a huge Freida McFadden fan & read every books she puts out. I absolutely love that she gives us 5 star book after 5 star book while still working a full time job as a doctor specializing in brain injury. I truly think her background gives her the perfect space to create these amazing books.
Thank you NetGalley, Freida McFadden, & Poisoned Pen Press for this ARC of The Housemaid is Watching. I cannot wait for Freida’s next book!
booksbytheglass's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
this was my least favorite of the housemaid series, and I think it mostly has to do with the fact that it was very unnecessary and felt disjointed from the first two…
millie and enzo are now married twenty years after the events of THE HOUSEMAID and THE HOUSEMAID’S SECRET with two kids, and they feel like completely different people?? millie is now a straight laced mother while enzo seems like he doesn’t give a flying f- about anything (super out of character) 🤪
when they move into a new neighborhood, it definitely gives the same vibes as the original story with nosy annoying neighbors - and I 100% wanted to strangle every single character at the same time
however, millie and enzo’s children were the most interesting part for me as they were barely mentioned in the first half but took up a major portion of the second half in their growth and development 🫡 I was here for childhood trauma y’all
while I was SO SURE about the plot twist, in pure freida fashion, I was slightly off 🙃 but it still felt lacking comparing to her other novels… and the resolution of the entire story was way too neat for a messy thriller…
still, it was a fun bingeable read! was it necessary to develop the housemaid story? nope, but was it still super addicting to read? absolutely
rating: 3 stars
wine pairing: southern california cabernet sauvignon
millie and enzo are now married twenty years after the events of THE HOUSEMAID and THE HOUSEMAID’S SECRET with two kids, and they feel like completely different people?? millie is now a straight laced mother while enzo seems like he doesn’t give a flying f- about anything (super out of character) 🤪
when they move into a new neighborhood, it definitely gives the same vibes as the original story with nosy annoying neighbors - and I 100% wanted to strangle every single character at the same time
however, millie and enzo’s children were the most interesting part for me as they were barely mentioned in the first half but took up a major portion of the second half in their growth and development 🫡 I was here for childhood trauma y’all
while I was SO SURE about the plot twist, in pure freida fashion, I was slightly off 🙃 but it still felt lacking comparing to her other novels… and the resolution of the entire story was way too neat for a messy thriller…
still, it was a fun bingeable read! was it necessary to develop the housemaid story? nope, but was it still super addicting to read? absolutely
rating: 3 stars
wine pairing: southern california cabernet sauvignon
meghan_w's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
👁️ Spoiler-free ARC Review for The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden 👁️
The third and final installment in Freida’s viral Housemaid series! Taking place more than a decade after the events of The Housemaid’s Secret, Millie just wants the simple suburban family life she’s always dreamed of with her husband and children, but most of all to leave her past behind. With a nosy neighbor on one side and a judgmental neighbor on the other, Millie begins to wonder if this life she dreamed of is all it’s cracked up to be.
Such a beautiful ending to a great series! I loved to see Millie begin to live her dream life as a wife and mother. Freida is so excellent at hooking readers. I started it this morning and next thing I knew, I’d finished it in one sitting. She’s the only author that happens with basically every time 😂
Character development is huge in this novel. We see characters we already loved grow into even better characters. We meet new characters that we love and others who get under our skin. Of course it wouldn’t be a Freida without some amazing plot twists! My mouth was gaping in surprise more than once. If you’ve read her other Housemaid books (if you haven’t, why?!) give this one a go! 👏 It releases on June 11th in stores and on Kindle Unlimited!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The third and final installment in Freida’s viral Housemaid series! Taking place more than a decade after the events of The Housemaid’s Secret, Millie just wants the simple suburban family life she’s always dreamed of with her husband and children, but most of all to leave her past behind. With a nosy neighbor on one side and a judgmental neighbor on the other, Millie begins to wonder if this life she dreamed of is all it’s cracked up to be.
Such a beautiful ending to a great series! I loved to see Millie begin to live her dream life as a wife and mother. Freida is so excellent at hooking readers. I started it this morning and next thing I knew, I’d finished it in one sitting. She’s the only author that happens with basically every time 😂
Character development is huge in this novel. We see characters we already loved grow into even better characters. We meet new characters that we love and others who get under our skin. Of course it wouldn’t be a Freida without some amazing plot twists! My mouth was gaping in surprise more than once. If you’ve read her other Housemaid books (if you haven’t, why?!) give this one a go! 👏 It releases on June 11th in stores and on Kindle Unlimited!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
readwitherica's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.5