The Housemaid’s Secret By Frieda McFadden

My review below does mention briefly about some spoilers, trigger warning wise this one has a almost SA scene, fat phobic remarks, and eating disorders. I may have missed a few trigger warnings, if you’re interested in reading please google all trigger warnings.

I put off reading this for a while because a lot of people were saying that the second book is better then the first and I have to say that I disagree, Millie’s character in The Housemaids secret isn’t as interesting as in The Housemaid. She came off as annoying at times and I just didn’t care for her character in this book. I didn’t really enjoy any other character other then Enzo, Enzo is my all time favorite character from this series, I’m glad he was brought back and I’m happy we are going to be getting more Enzo content in The Housemaid is watching.

Something’s that annoyed me about this book is the repetitive way in which Millie says she being watched, I think it pops up like six times, surely their is another way you can say she feels she being watched or show that she is being watched. There are some trigger warnings for this one, a scene where Millie is almost Sa leads to an officer implying that it was because of the way she was dressed (pg 69) during part two of the book there is fat phobic comments and eating disorders.

The romance with Brock feels a little unnecessary until the end but the way that Millie was leading him on all while knowing that she wasn’t ready for more and still loved Enzo is one of the reasons I didn’t particularly like her, Enzo leaves to take care of his mother who had declining health and Millie states multiple times that she is mad that he left but it’s literally his only family.

The mystery/thrilling bits are different from the first story but at the same time they are still kind of similar, the mystery in general while interesting just wasn’t as hard hitting as the first book, I think I was just expecting a bit more after hearing so many comments about this book, Im hoping Millie’s character gets redeemed for me in the third book but at least I’ll get some more Enzo content. I hope we get some chapters from his perspective.

I’ve been in a reading slump for some time now and decided to pick up the housemaid. I read it in two days and immediately ordered the second one and it was just as addicting as the first! I couldn’t put it down. If you’re someone who likes playing detective and predicting plot twists, you will love this series. It’s fast, interesting, and has some wild turns! There is a love interest for those who prefer to have one, and some small character development. I haven’t read the third book yet but I will be soon. I’d like to see if Millie develops more as a character. These books are like crack!

The book skillfully builds on the foundation laid in the first installment of the series, deepening the exploration of Millie’s character while introducing new complexities. McFadden’s writing style keeps readers engaged through carefully timed revelations and misdirections, creating a compelling psychological thriller that examines the blurred lines between right and wrong.

Freida has done it once again! Shocking twists after twists! Of course I was hooked by the first book in the series, The Housemaid, but I completely devoured this one. This book war gripping and hard to put down. The ending though, I thought I had it figured out and knew how it was going to wrap up, but boy was I wrong, I love Millie’s character and wanting to help, however home girl continues to get herself caught up in some creepy and even dangerous situations. I can’t wait to read the next one! If you enjoy thrillers with some shocking twists, I definitely recommend this series.

The first book, “The Housemaid”, is one of my favorite books I’ve ever read. I was hoping this sequel wouldn’t be a rehash of the first, and it was not. Sure it has its similarities, but it’s a new story with new twists. I never saw any of it coming. Then just when I thought things were wrapping up, there was one last twist at the end that really threw me for a loop. It did take a little longer for the story to amp up compared to the first book, but once it did, it didn’t stop.

This series keeps getting better and better! You must read it immediately!!!!! The twists are insane!!! Great writing as usual from freida! I read this one in under 24 hours! Onto number 3!

I loved the first book, The Housemaid, and was eager to read more. This book did not disappoint. It is NOT just another retelling of the first book with different clients. It is a whole new story with new twists and turns. When you finally find out one of the major plot twists, you still have another few chapters left to see how it will resolve, and it doesn’t go the way you’d think. (I will not spoil the twists for you.)
Witty and well written. This is only my second book by Freida McFadden, but I am now a fan, and have added more of her books to my Kindle to read. I’m grateful that she doesn’t describe intimate situations in graphic detail (at least in her Housemaid series so far). She only alludes to it in most cases and leaves the details to the imagination. She isn’t relying on the “spice” to sell the book, the story does that for her.