2024 the best mystery books review

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“Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn that the Winchesters’ secrets are far more dangerous than my own....

Every day I clean the Winchesters’ beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor.

I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband, Andrew, seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew’s handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it’s hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina’s life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband.

I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it’s like. But she soon finds out...and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late.

But I reassure myself: The Winchesters don’t know who I really am.

They don’t know what I’m capable of....

Reviewer: marilyn
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: MUST READ
Review: Started this on the plane and could not put it down. It’s truly been forever since I have read a book that I was completely into. I use to be a huge book lover but, it’s been a while since I read something that could keep my attention. This book was shocking, entertaining and incredibly well written. I can’t wait to read the next 2 and for the movie to come out.

Reviewer: Levin Zhao
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Book
Review: I liked this book. It is probably one of the better thrillers/mysteries I've read recently, and I did finish it quite fast. The writing style is extremely readable, but don't expect imagery and beautiful language -- this book is very plot-based from start to finish. In the middle, some aspects got a bit repetitive but I guess we needed to have some understanding of Nina, Andrew, and Millie. The book itself also veers off into a bit of romance towards the middle, if you're into that sort of thing this would be a great read, but if not it may get a bit boring. The twists, however, are quite strong. We get a few clues, although I would say that in this book they're actually less subtle than the second one. Definitely didn't expect the ending. For anyone planning on going into this book, you need to know that it's a thriller first, everything else second. The character development is mediocre, especially with Millie (imho), which is why I don't think I could give it any more than 5 stars. Overall, solid, I understand the hype and it's worth the read.**spoilers**I didn't really understand all that was going on with Nina's daughter, Cecelia. The whole idea of her being allergic to peanut butter and overall being a brat didn't work that well plotwise, unless she was just meant to be an annoying character all around. I know in Nina's pov she talked about Cecelia always having to be perfect for Andrew, still there was some confusion I had while reading. If someone could clear that up for me that'd be great.

Reviewer: Gracie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good read + good plot twist!
Review: The HousemId was recommended by a friend. It did not disappoint!The author has a way of drawing you into the story from the first page. I found myself not wanting to put the out down, wanting to read what comes next.The plot twist was unexpected f fun to watch unfold!

Reviewer: Desiree P
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: DIDN’T PUT DOWN.
Review: I knew this would be great leading into a film adaptation, but it was a spark I needed to start reading again. Super simple reading with great twists, nothing I felt too overwhelmed with plot wise. A perfect amount of suspense to keep me reading. Highly recommend to get out of a dry spell of reading!

Reviewer: Helena
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Suspenseful and twisted
Review: Well written and kept you guessing till the end. Very much a feminist story that embodies the idea that women need each other to get rid of monsters. I loved that the author wrote multiple points of view it helped make the story and the plot so much clearer.

Reviewer: Kim Singley
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excuse me?? What?? Nina needs to explain some things.
Review: This was the best introduction to Freida McFadden. I was hooked!Millie Calloway is en ex-con living out of her car in need of a job. Nina Winchester is a rich house wife with a secret. Her husband, Andy Winchester, also has a secret.Nina hires Millie to be her housemaid, but she has an ulterior motive. Millie soon realizes that her new boss is psychotic and feels bad for Andy. Millie and Andy form a bond that drives Nina even crazier and things turn sour.This books is a true thriller! You get to read Millie’s and Nina’s perspectives which gives you a well rounded story. I was utterly shocked when I got to read Nina’s perspective. I felt like I was missing something until her section of the book. I definitely did not expect Nina’s ulterior motives or the ending of this book! If you love thrillers then I highly recommend this book.

Reviewer: Kim Boehler
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fantastic book!
Review: This is a great book! A good suspenseful mystery with a fantastic heroine ending. The last 1/3 of the book I could not set down and finished in 4-5 hours. Absolutely love fiction like this. I started this series with the 3rd book (got at airport) and had to get the first and second books. I will definitely be getting more from this author!

Reviewer: BeckerT
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: wow
Review: I read a lot. I read this book at one setting I couldn’t put it down. Only time I got put down was when I had to make a trip to the restroom. It has so many twist and turns some of it you can guess but in the end, it’s just fantasticif you like a good twist and turn psychological thriller, you need to read this one

Reviewer: Anna Braibant
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: The Housemaid completely rekindled my love for reading! It’s such an easy and captivating read that pulls you into the story and doesn’t let go. I couldn’t put it down. Since reading this book, I’ve devoured several others by Freida McFadden, and I can confidently say her work is filled with gripping twists and turns. If you're a fan of psychological thrillers with unexpected plot twists, her books are a must-read!

Reviewer: Dana Sofía
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Amé la historia y mis opiniones sobre los personajes cambió múltiples veces a lo largo de la historia, muy bien escrita y tan interesante que te engancha desde las primeras páginas

Reviewer: Lore Alcantara
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Um dos melhores thrillers que ja li na vida. Como leitora assidua de livros dos mais diversos generos, posso dizer com tranquilidade que esse é um dos livros que vai ficar marcado na estante especial da memoria. Eu nao sou muito de recomendar ou avaliar coisas (acho que gosto é igual **, cada um tem o seu) mas ESSE LIVRO eu recomendo pra todas as pessoas que gostam ou que estão começando a ler.

Reviewer: Noha Borhan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Good book

Reviewer: karen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This was my first novel I had read by Freida.It was an easy read, without too much detail on characters I find in many books.Fairly short chapters, with the story moving along at a good pace.The kind of story that you cannot wait to see what happens next. Very enjoyable.Can't wait to read more books by Freida McFadden.