A review by aflatoxicosis
The Maidens by Alex Michaelides

dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Alright so this was a really good book, like I love mystery books that can make me think like a detective and have a couple of possible culprits. The writing was amazing and felt very fast pace but in a good way. The only complaint that I have is the whole
Sebastian part??? Like, I figured that Zoe was the culprit near the end but like what the hell? Sebastian being the person who wrote the letters, Zoe and him being in love or whatever, Sebastian planning on doing this before, and him being the mastermind??? It seemed like it was such a last minute idea you know, like it doesn’t make any sense and it’s really weird or whatever.
Other than that, it was good. The mystery and thrill was definitely there and I actually liked how it was kind of a book about going insane over something. Like you can tell that Mariana was spiraling really badly. I also loved the psychology through out it, I love it. 
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