A review by annagwritesandreads
The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden

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

5.0

Freida honestly does it again for me. I adored the first book, was a little nervous the series would be a bit repetitive, but I was WRONG. I would definitely check the content warnings before reading, but if you can handle The Housemaid, you'll really enjoy this book as well.

We follow Millie, who is in NYC properly, not a suburb, as she goes to school for social work, dates a lawyer, and still works for the upper class. After getting fired from her latest gig, a man named Douglas Garrick contacts her for help. However, Douglas's wife, Wendy, seems to be trapped in the upstairs room. Mille, of course, thinks this woman needs her help ASAP.

Millie doesn't necessarily want to hurt Douglas and wants to help Wendy escape, but without Enzo around to help Millie, she's stuck between a rock and a hard place. Can she save Wendy or will her string of helping women end with Douglas?

I could not predict the majority of twists in this book, I was left wondering what happened until the VERY last page. I cannot recommend this book enough for thriller lovers.
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