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The first half of the book leads you to believe Millie is the victim of a madwoman. The second half reveals that Nina isn’t crazy—she’s a prisoner. Andrew is the true monster, having trapped Nina in a cycle of medical gaslighting, forced medication, and psychological torture. And Millie? She isn’t just a random ex-con. She was deliberately hired because of her violent past—to become Andrew’s next weapon. The Housemaid
Critics are divided. Some dismiss The Housemaid as popcorn fiction—implausible, pulpy, and over-reliant on the “villainous husband” trope. Others celebrate it as a masterclass in accessible suspense. On Goodreads, the novel holds a 4.25+ star rating with over one million reviews. On TikTok, the hashtag #TheHousemaid has hundreds of millions of views. Have you read The Housemaid