Michael David (on hiatus)'s Reviews > The Maid

HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY!

Looking for the perfect maid? Look no further than Molly. Unfortunately, she only works out of a luxurious hotel...and she’s about to get herself into a bit of a pickle when she finds a dead guest.

Molly isn’t like other 25-year old women. She is a perfectionist when it comes to her job, but doesn’t know the social normalities that many do. Coworkers find her eccentric and straight up weird. She takes everything literally, and responds in the same way...which can be socially repellent.

So imagine when she finds the dead body of Mr. Black when she is cleaning his room. She is questioned, gives literal answers that don’t make sense to detectives and staff, laughs inappropriately while reminiscing about a joke, etc.

Molly soon finds herself at the center of a murder investigation, but there’s no way she would kill anyone...so why is she quickly becoming a person of interest?

This is a cozy mystery with depth, and Molly is truly a memorable character that you can’t help but love. Just check the other reviews for proof. The scandalous mystery and its players aren’t that shocking, and yet it is fun figuring everything out through Molly’s POV. It was a joy to see her blossom throughout the 1-week timeframe. This provided laughs, intrigue, and a locked room-style mystery where anyone could be guilty.

The last 25% is unputdownable (ok, the whole thing basically is!!) as Molly forms unlikely alliances. It truly brought me much joy, and I think every reader is going to love her.

4.5 stars, because I loved everything about it until the epilogue, where a few revelations didn’t ring true with the characters and their actions. Other than that, this is a complete winner and the cast of characters are faboosh!

Thank you to Ballantine Books and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Expected Publication Date: 1/4/22.

Review also posted at: https://bonkersforthebooks.wordpress.com