homeinthemargins 's review for:

The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden

3.5

dark tense 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: Complicated

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While I really enjoyed The Housemaid, The Housemaid’s Secret was just a little lackluster in comparison. It was arguably a lot less predictable, but this time around I found myself asking “Why, Millie?” way more times than in the first one. For all the deception she faced in the previous book, she’s awfully trusting and easily manipulated in this one.