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A review by sfbookgirl
The Maid by Nita Prose
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely LOVED The Maid! Occurring over the course of five days, we learn that main character Molly Gray, a lovely maid for the Regency Grand Hotel, has been accused of murdering a famous guest - Charles Black. Even though she clearly has nothing to do with Mr. Black’s death, Molly finds herself wound up in a web of deception in which multiple characters attempt to use her mental disability to their advantage. I fell in love with Molly’s authentic character and her relationship with her grandmother.
The Maid has the perfect amount of sweet character development and murder mystery vibes. I rarely read cozy mysteries but I think The Maid has pushed me to pick up more from this genre. Reviews for The Maid vary are across the board, but this one is a winner in my book. This debut novel is easy to read in a couple of days and curled up on the couch with a glass of wine.
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity and Physical abuse