A review by shadymist
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

dark emotional mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Honestly this is the best book I have read so far this year! So many twists and turns that make the reader keep going. I finished the book the same day I started it. That should tell you how much worthwhile this book was to read! Frieda Mcfadden is a truly gifted author.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Grief, Mental illness, and Torture

Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Rape

Minor: Body horror, Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Death