A review by katiescott
The Maidens by Alex Michaelides

dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Thank you Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the advanced audio copy of The Maidens by Alex Michaelides. 

I really enjoyed The Silent Patient and was ecstatic to receive The Maidens. I really try not to compare books to each other, but in this case I just couldn’t read The Maidens without also thinking of The Silent Patient. 

Unfortunately, with my high expectations and the comparison between books, The Maidens fell flat for me. I didn’t get the thriller I was hoping for and the dark academia vibe that seemed sure to be interesting was just plain boring. The twists were obvious and the ending was too frantic. 

I enjoyed the bits and pieces of mythology weaved throughout the story, although I will say I wanted more even of that aspect, and I look forward to future books by Alex Michaelides. However, I can’t say that I would recommend The Maidens as a “must read” for thriller fans. I will say that one bonus is that the narration of the audiobook is superb.
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