THE HOUSEMAID - Freida McFadden

“𝑯𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒏𝒐 𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒂 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈.”

Goodreads rating - 4.33/5 
My rating - ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 

Genre - Mystery, Thriller

This is an enthralling psychological thriller that pulls you into the eerie world of the Winchester family through the eyes of Millie, their new housemaid. The story quickly escalates from a seemingly perfect job opportunity to a tense and suspenseful unraveling of dark family secrets. Millie's growing unease in the luxurious but isolating Winchester home is palpable, especially as she contends with the manipulative and enigmatic behavior of Nina, the matriarch. The stark contrast between Millie's confined attic room and the opulence around her amplifies the suspense, making readers feel her claustrophobia and paranoia.

As Millie delves deeper into the Winchesters' lives, the tension mounts with each disturbing discovery, particularly when she finds herself locked in her attic room. The psychological complexity of the characters, especially the broken yet compelling Andrew and the increasingly erratic Nina, adds depth to the narrative. McFadden masterfully crafts a chilling atmosphere, keeping readers guessing and glued to the pages. Fans of psychological thrillers like "The Woman in the Window" and "The Girl on the Train" will find "The Housemaid" an addictive, twisty read that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end.