A review by melissavb
The Maidens by Alex Michaelides

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

Like I think this was a fun and quick read, but also nahh??? That plot twist actually was one step too far for me tbh. It was a bit too wild and a bit too unfunded? Like I have too many question… 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Grief, and Mental illness