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A review by kelly_e
The Maid by Nita Prose
hopeful
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
4.75
Title: The Maid
Author: Nita Prose
Genre: Mystery
Rating: 4.75
Pub Date: January 4, 2022
T H R E E • W O R D S
Refreshing • Uplifting • Quirky
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Since the recent death of her grandmother, Molly has been forced to navigate a complex world, she doesn't seem to fit into, all on her own. She takes pride in her work as a maid at the Regency Grand Hotel, and returning guest rooms to a state of perfection.
During one shift, Molly enters the suite of the infamous Charles Black only to find it in a state of disarray, and Mr. Black dead in his bed. Molly soon finds herself the target of the police as the prime suspect. In order to clear her name, she must take things into her own hands. What she will uncover is that not everything at the hotel is as it seems.
💭 T H O U G H T S
This book took me by complete surprise, in the best possible way! The opening prologue was fantastic, and I could not put it down. My entire reading experience was delightful.
Molly is a heroine unlike any other. She is unforgettable and loveable. She is naïve and eccentric. She is a kind soul. She speaks her mind. I felt her pain and was rooting for her from start to finish. Her relationship with her late gran wiggled its way into my heart, and would not let go. I empathized with Molly's grief, and loved the inclusion of her grandmother's wisdoms as her inner thoughts. Nita Prose has done an incredible job of really getting the reader into Molly's mind.
The hotel setting added to the atmosphere, and I loved learning some behind the scenes glances into what it's like working in a hotel.
This book is so much more than just a murder mystery. It is a book about finding your footing in the world, about being yourself, and about growth. The Maid was mismarketed as a thriller. Rather it's a cozy, well thought out murder mystery/whodunit with humour and heart. What a debut by Nita Prose! I am definitely looking forward to Nita Prose's next book.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• fans of the cozy mystery
• readers who enjoyed Don Tillman series
• anyone who has felt lost in the world
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"My truth is not the same as yours because we don’t experience life in the same way."
"That's the trouble with pain. It's as contagious as a disease. It spreads from the person who first endured it to those who love them most. Truth isn't always the highest ideal; sometimes it must be sacrificed to stop the spread of pain to those you love. Even children know this intuitively."
"There are times in life when we must do things we don't want to. But do them we must."
Author: Nita Prose
Genre: Mystery
Rating: 4.75
Pub Date: January 4, 2022
T H R E E • W O R D S
Refreshing • Uplifting • Quirky
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Since the recent death of her grandmother, Molly has been forced to navigate a complex world, she doesn't seem to fit into, all on her own. She takes pride in her work as a maid at the Regency Grand Hotel, and returning guest rooms to a state of perfection.
During one shift, Molly enters the suite of the infamous Charles Black only to find it in a state of disarray, and Mr. Black dead in his bed. Molly soon finds herself the target of the police as the prime suspect. In order to clear her name, she must take things into her own hands. What she will uncover is that not everything at the hotel is as it seems.
💭 T H O U G H T S
This book took me by complete surprise, in the best possible way! The opening prologue was fantastic, and I could not put it down. My entire reading experience was delightful.
Molly is a heroine unlike any other. She is unforgettable and loveable. She is naïve and eccentric. She is a kind soul. She speaks her mind. I felt her pain and was rooting for her from start to finish. Her relationship with her late gran wiggled its way into my heart, and would not let go. I empathized with Molly's grief, and loved the inclusion of her grandmother's wisdoms as her inner thoughts. Nita Prose has done an incredible job of really getting the reader into Molly's mind.
The hotel setting added to the atmosphere, and I loved learning some behind the scenes glances into what it's like working in a hotel.
This book is so much more than just a murder mystery. It is a book about finding your footing in the world, about being yourself, and about growth. The Maid was mismarketed as a thriller. Rather it's a cozy, well thought out murder mystery/whodunit with humour and heart. What a debut by Nita Prose! I am definitely looking forward to Nita Prose's next book.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• fans of the cozy mystery
• readers who enjoyed Don Tillman series
• anyone who has felt lost in the world
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"My truth is not the same as yours because we don’t experience life in the same way."
"That's the trouble with pain. It's as contagious as a disease. It spreads from the person who first endured it to those who love them most. Truth isn't always the highest ideal; sometimes it must be sacrificed to stop the spread of pain to those you love. Even children know this intuitively."
"There are times in life when we must do things we don't want to. But do them we must."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Ableism, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Death, Murder, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, Drug use, Addiction, Death of parent, and Drug abuse
Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, and Terminal illness
drug trafficking