The Housemaid Review: The Thriller Everyone’s Reading… But Should You?

Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid has taken TikTok, BookTok, and every library hold list by storm, but does this psychological thriller actually live up to the hype? In this episode, we dive into the wild plot twists, questionable character logic, audiobook chaos, and why this book feels like the literary equivalent of junk food… in the best (and worst) way.From Millie’s “fresh out of prison but still somehow naïve?” behavior to Enzo absolutely stealing the show, we get into everything that worked, everything that absolutely didn’t, and whether The Housemaid deserves its bestseller status. We also talk reading slumps, social book club picks, and the upcoming movie adaptation starring Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney, and Michelle Morrone.✨ In this episode:Spoiler-free recap of The HousemaidAudiobook thoughts (including that Brooklyn accent)Why this book is so bingeable — and so frustratingPlot holes, cliffhangers & popcorn-read energyCharacter deep dive: Millie, Nina, Enzo + the restWho should read this book (and who absolutely shouldn’t)Movie adaptation casting hot takesOur final ratings & book club potentialIf you loved Verity, The Last Mrs. Parrish, or fast, twisty psychological thrillers, this episode is for you.✨ Follow @bookbitsclub on Instagram & TikTok for more book club chaos, recaps, recs, and reviews.

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