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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
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
Over-the-top and a little ridiculous at times also the neurodivergence portrayed is on shaky ground but I find these audiobooks addictive. Lauren Ambrose is a great narrator.
This story was very smooth with how it switched between timelines and how everything tied back to her & her grandma’s past.
What I loved about the first book was Molly’s ignorance and how she unknowingly kept putting herself in dangerous situations, but in this book she was much more socially aware. I was happy for her own character growth… but it didn’t connect with me as much.
Still planning on continuing the series though!
What I loved about the first book was Molly’s ignorance and how she unknowingly kept putting herself in dangerous situations, but in this book she was much more socially aware. I was happy for her own character growth… but it didn’t connect with me as much.
Still planning on continuing the series though!
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book was good, but definitely not as enjoyable as the first book. The first 75% of the book was okay, but I felt like there was a lot of information about Molly’s connection with the victim that wasn’t necessarily needed. It’s possible the excess information about Molly’s past was a way to distract the reader from figuring out who committed the murder too early, but it just felt pretty fluffy with little bits of helpful information. Despite this, I definitely didn’t see it coming when the murderer was exposed.
(Read on Kindle with Libby)
(Read on Kindle with Libby)
lighthearted
medium-paced
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
challenging
funny
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:
No
I loved The Maid, and I was nervous this book would not be as great as the first. However, when I started reading with Molly’s narration again, it felt like putting on a comfy tee shirt. This book brings Molly and her Gran to life in a new way, and I loved learning more about their lives as Molly grew up. The mystery was fun and had some interesting twists. One thing I was confused about was why Grimthorpe’s ghostwriter didn’t quit. I understand she was afraid to leave and didn’t want to risk financial struggle, but that was an interesting choice. A great read! I can’t wait to pick up the next book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Death of parent
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Excrement
Molly continues to relive past memories with her grandmother and often feels moments of grief for her loss.
A character is seen with needle marks on their arms and is later revealed to have a drug addiction.
One character is a recovering alcoholic.
A character is groped and sexually harassed.
A scene is described where Molly is forced to stand in the corner of a classroom as a child until she wets herself.
The book centers around a murder. The murder is described in detail.
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This one is a loser. First, as I've regularly pointed out, this much flashback is a lazy crutch. Second, in the real world, Cheryl would have been fired after the first story and definitely after this one. Third, it's just a bit too soap opera for me.
Molly's hotel hosts a famous author who is about to make a big announcement. He's poisoned and dies. The book's author spends
Molly's hotel hosts a famous author who is about to make a big announcement. He's poisoned and dies. The book's author spends
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes