THE HOUSEMAID IS WATCHING - Freida McFadden

“𝑩𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒆, 𝒔𝒐 𝑰’𝒎 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒕.”

Goodreads rating - 3.92/5 
My rating - ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 

Genre - Mystery, Thriller

It invites readers into the life of a woman who’s finally achieved her dream of a perfect family home in a quaint suburban neighborhood. After years of saving and hard work, she and her family are eager to embrace their fresh start. The charm of their new house and the promise of a better life seem to be everything they hoped for, but the warmth of their new surroundings quickly gives way to an unsettling chill.

As the protagonist tries to settle in, she begins to sense that something is amiss. Her seemingly friendly neighbor, Mrs. Lowell, and the cold, mysterious maid create an atmosphere of suspicion and unease. The protagonist’s initial efforts to make friends and fit in are overshadowed by her growing paranoia, especially as she notices strange occurrences—her husband’s secretive nighttime absences and the unsettling presence of a shadowy figure. The once perfect dream home starts to feel like a cage as her fears grow.

McFadden skillfully portrays the protagonist's mounting anxiety and desperation to protect her family while grappling with her own haunting past. The novel deftly explores the tension between the safety of the new home and the lurking dangers of the neighborhood, leaving readers questioning what lies beneath the surface. By blending psychological suspense with a deeply personal struggle, McFadden crafts a story that keeps readers engaged and makes them ponder the true cost of leaving one’s past behind.