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A review by khaleesimod93
The Maidens by Alex Michaelides
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
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This was absolute insanity. I can't even wrap my mind around this book. I got to the end and thought everything was resolving itself, until Zoe came down with that plot twist. Through out the whole story, I didn't think that Fosca was the killer. Did I think he was shady and messing around with those students? Yes heck yeah. And I don't think he wanted Mariana to look closer. Glad she went ahead and did it. I honestly suspected Fred or Henry the entire time. Like I was genuinely shocked when Henry wasn't guilty. He was just crazy and needed more help that Mariana couldn't provide. And Fred. Fred was a freaking hero. I knew something was off either Zoe and wasn't surprised she was a part of the maidens. I just didn't expect what it truly was. Great story telling. Fast paced with some major plot twists.
This was absolute insanity. I can't even wrap my mind around this book. I got to the end and thought everything was resolving itself, until Zoe came down with that plot twist. Through out the whole story, I didn't think that Fosca was the killer. Did I think he was shady and messing around with those students? Yes heck yeah. And I don't think he wanted Mariana to look closer. Glad she went ahead and did it. I honestly suspected Fred or Henry the entire time. Like I was genuinely shocked when Henry wasn't guilty. He was just crazy and needed more help that Mariana couldn't provide. And Fred. Fred was a freaking hero. I knew something was off either Zoe and wasn't surprised she was a part of the maidens. I just didn't expect what it truly was. Great story telling. Fast paced with some major plot twists.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Pedophilia
Minor: Drug use