mythicca 's review for:

The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden

2.75

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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The first half of this book really dragged and Millie was insufferable!

I was glad when someone finally died and the pace picked up.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gun violence, Racism, Rape, Deportation