Reviews with content warning for Domestic abuse - La femme de ménage

I know I'm definitely in the minority here because most people love this book and I'm honestly so happy for you. I love when people love books regardless if I like them or not. 🫶🏼 and my opinion on this book doesn't actually mean anything about this author's talent. and I hope she keeps thriving with her success. ❤️

okay with that, I'm going to explain my thoughts on this book. they are definitely complicated.

I'll start with the things I liked. the ending. it was actually great.

now to the things I didn't like as much. the first half of the book. I wanted to give up on this book so badly but I pulled through it because I was hoping it got better and it definitely did, especially on the third part.

my least favourite thing about it were the characters. I hated every single character even tho some of them got their redemption in the end. the only one I didn't completely hate was the Italian gardener, Enzo. but even him, I had some issues with.

so yeah, I have no idea if I'll ever read the second book.

(also, I got it from the library. support your local libraries!!!!)

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jeeprn's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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eejala92's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was a great book. I started this hating a certain character so much. She was driving me crazy. I almost wasn't sure if I could finish it because of this crazy woman! I am so glad I did. The twists!? Holy cow I didn't see it coming.

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ablakey's review against another edition

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

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mummamyers's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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zastudiln's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

pretty similar to verity, and also reminded me a little bit of hidden pictures with the sense of having a babysitter/maid with a questionable background. i really enjoyed this book, and do think it was very fast paced. it was super easy to get through. i did see some of the twists coming, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. i do highly recommend this book if you want a fast paced thriller to knock out your reading goals :)

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ymrana's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

If Freida writes it, I'm reading it.

I originally bought this as my first Freida McFadden novel because of the buzz and reviews on TikTok. BookTok delivered. My introduction to FMcF was actually Never Lie (audiobook) and I was an instant fan. I finally got around to reading this and yep, I was engrossed from page 1.

I just learned this became a trilogy so guess I'm headed to the bookstore to buy the next two books.

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keberwick's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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