Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

The Maid by Nita Prose

176 reviews

memoirsofabooklover's review against another edition

inspiring sad 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

4.0

really easy to read. did not realise mc was going to be on the autism spectrum. whilst it’s not said explicitly it’s heavily implied and it hurts having to watch her get manipulated by those around her but it was soothing to know she had others around her that did genuinely care about her
i loved the plot, really enjoyed

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Gaslighting, Grief, Blood, Bullying, Chronic illness, and Death

Minor: Abandonment, Deportation, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Police brutality, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, and Death of parent

marissasa's review against another edition

hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Although this book wasn't what I expected going into it, I still found myself rooting for Molly the maid and hoping for the best for her. Rather than a deep murder mystery or even cozy mystery, I found this book to be more of a cozy character study of an obviously neurodivergent/autistic young woman (although it is never outright stated) with a small murder and crime subplot in the setting of a bustling, grand hotel. There were times when it was hard to read this book because the main character was so sweet and naive and so many people in her life took advantage of her or judged her for being different. The mystery part of the plot was also very predictable and the twist at the very end didn't feel like a huge reveal at all. Despite these parts, I still enjoyed seeing Molly gain a new found family and wanted her to get a happy ending. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, Violence, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Gaslighting, Ableism, Murder, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Drug use

briannagriffin567's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Murder, Death, and Ableism

danikajoan's review against another edition

dark lighthearted mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

I had assumed that the author of this book was neurodivergent, like her main character, and when I found out she wasn’t it seemed like such a weird choice, especially with the way she chose to write Molly, who reads like Amelia Bedelia most of the time. The mystery itself isn’t anything especially interesting, and if I wanted a charming British whodunnit I should have just re-read Thursday Murder Club 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Grief, Abandonment, Deportation, Drug abuse, Death, Ableism, Chronic illness, Cancer, Classism, Medical content, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent

toomanytbr's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Addiction, Abandonment, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Grief, Death of parent, Drug use, and Murder

cnannery19's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Grief, Addiction, Bullying, Medical content, Murder, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abandonment, Drug use, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity

morgankailackerman's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is going to become one of my favorite books of all time. The story was so clever, full of twists and turns that I couldn't predict. But the highlight of the book was the narration. Molly Gray is such a well-written character. I feel like I know her as a friend. Her point of view was such an interesting way to view such a great story. This book has so many layers - and I already want to reread it. I already ordered the second book - I can't wait for more Molly Gray.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Bullying, and Domestic abuse

anacecylopez's review against another edition

mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Violence, Death, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Murder, Infidelity, Abandonment, Alcohol, Grief, and Alcoholism

laurenellisx's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death

Minor: Cancer, Bullying, Grief, and Death of parent

nialiversuch's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad 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? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Mental illness, Cursing, Gun violence, and Death of parent