This was such a good read! I took to Molly and her atypical approach to life immediately. She was so charming and likeable and I rooted for her the entire book. The suspense was more subtle than a typical thriller, definitely more of a mystery. It had hints of Agatha Christie and old but dark Hollywood glamour, which I loved! I had no idea who the culprit was and I was so swept up in the story that I really didn’t see the twist coming.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Interesting and makes you look at the maids that clean you room in a totally different way. there must be some compensations for doing such a mundane job surely? Still living at home and unlucky in love our maid gets more than she bargained for but finds that the results are worth waiting for

The Maid was a total “bookstagram made me do it” request and unfortunately The Maid just didn’t “do it” for me. While there were some sweet moments, I just found the plot to be boring and predictable. I felt this even more so because when I requested there were eye-catching words/phrases like “thrilling” “tension” “instantly gripping” and “darkly beguiling”… even “I know about your dirty laundry” sounded intriguing, but I found it to be anything but intriguing. It would have been a DNF for me, but I owed a review and I hate to DNF any book. I don’t believe it was a horrible book, I just feel catfished. I thought I was getting a juicy, thrilling mystery but instead I got a feel-good cozy mystery. I don’t care for cozy mysteries and never would have requested it if it would have been billed differently.

What a lovely heartfelt story this was. Throughly enjoyed the story of Molly the Maid. It was poignant, funny and had a great feel-good vibe to it.

Highly recommended to all

Thank you Netgalley.

I had so much hope and expectation for this and it just didn’t hit the spot. I didn’t like the main character at all; her neurodivergence is clear from the beginning, however it is not consistent throughout. Sometimes she is oblivious to life, other times she is really clued up. I also wasn’t a massive fan of the plot as I found it very predictable (with the exception of Mr Preston - I liked that, but found there were too many loose ends).

Overall, a bit disappointed, but I am excited to see how the film adaptation tackles it.

Unfortunately I did not enjoy this. The plot is overly simplistic and the 'hints' given towards the start are very obvious. It was easy to see where this was going. I was also not a fan of Molly's character. She is very obviously neurodivergent, I assumed from the way she was written that she is meant to be autistic. Unfortunately she is quite inconsistent, not being able to understand basic social cues and conversational nuances and generally written as a bit simple, yet somehow knowing what information to omit when speaking to police and if and when to reveal things and in what way to get the result that she wants. Also, the thing with the Gran at the end? What on earth was the purpose in that, aside from as an awful red herring? There were also a number of unresolved issues towards the end that I felt a bit odd, the money, her family, I don't know what the point of introducing at least one of those was if it was just ignored for the most part.
I understand why it was written in the style it was, but I found it very dry, boring at times and everyone was quite one dimensional.

I LOVED this book! Molly was such a brilliant main character and the story was told in such a way that the reader could see what Molly couldn't yet I was still surprised by certain aspects as the story unfolded.

The way this book was told was so intriguing I read 90% of it in one sitting. I loved the way the twists were revealed and the end made me so happy.

I would recommend this book to everyone and will definitely read more from this author.

I found this debut novel by the author to be a real page turner and I was hooked from start to finish. Heroine of the story, Molly the maid, works at the Regency Grand Hotel, her day consists of dusting, cleaning, plumping pillows, and wiping away both the grime and the secrets of the guests passing through. Molly knows all her guests secrets but they hardly even notice her, she’s invisible, however, when a rather infamous guest, Mr Black is found dead in his bed, Molly is rather unwillingly thrown into the spotlight. Molly becomes involved in the hunt for the truth and as she follows the clues it takes her along the hallways of the Regency Grand, and Molly discovers she has a power. She may be just a maid but she can see things that others often overlook. This is a gripping story with an unique and original main character in Molly, her character is so well defined that I felt engaged with her, and therefore the storyline. The authors descriptive narrative of the hotel made the setting come vividly to life making me feel immersed in the story. I recommend this enjoyable and entertaining read.

I adored this book and the character of Molly! I read it a few months ago, now but it still sticks with me.

Molly is a lovable and interesting character but I actually found her naivety off putting and quite irritating as the book went on. However I adored the concept of her character and a look into an ‘invisible’ worker at a grand hotel.

Excellent read and I’m super interested in whatever Nita writes next!

Oh Molly! Molly is delightful! And The Maid is a delight to read.

Reviewers are crazy about Molly and so am I. I can't think of fresh adjectives: charming, quirky, original, escapist, refreshing, heartwarming, etc. etc. All true. And if that makes you squirm, no it's not mawkish or sentimental or yucky. (Well I suppose it is, but only in a few places). It's a genuinely good book and a great read. Is it overhyped? Yes, it's that too. Read it on the wrong day and it's no doubt irritating and unbelievable. It has more plot holes than a bowl of macaroni.

I get the (few) negative reviews. But I also get the rave reviews. In these sad and scary times, we all need a dose of Molly.

If handled right, it's going to be a blockbuster movie.

A great murder-mystery, told from Molly's perspective, giving an interesting view of someone who is kind, conscientious and principled, but who sees the world differently.

Molly loves her job as a maid working at the Regency Grand Hotel in New York, following in the footsteps of her gran and relishing the routine and attention to detail.

These traits carry into her personal life and she likes everything to be done properly and with the correct etiquette. However, she struggles to read expressions and pick up on social clues, leading a solitary life with no real friends beyond her work acquaintances and her gran.

The situation becomes even harder for Molly when she discovers a dead body in the hotel, and judged for being different, finds herself the prime suspect.

Molly is a very interesting and strong character. She goes through a lot and is underestimated but copes with everything that is thrown her way, and stays true to herself.

The Maid by Nita Prose is an intriguing storyline about Molly the maid. Molly is a little different from other people, she is very honest and says what she thinks and has no concept of boundaries but knows the difference between right and wrong. The storyline is fascinating and entertaining and the characters are a mixed bunch of people. Some good, some bad and some become friends of Molly.. There are many twists and turns to this story and the ending is absolutely phenomenal.
I enjoyed reading this book., it is one of the best books I have read this year..
Highly recommended.

I have heard so much hype about this book that I knew I had to read it and see what all the fuss was about – I’m really happy to say that I loved it and it definitely lived up to my high expectations. Molly is a maid at a posh hotel and she really cares about doing her job properly and well. One day she finds one of the guests dead in bed and somehow the finger of suspicion starts to be pointed at her. Molly isn’t great at reading people so the reader definitely sees more of what is going on around Molly than she is aware of which led to me being anxious about how much trouble she might unwittingly end up in. She’s a great character though and I was rooting for her the whole way through the novel. I still think about her and wonder how she’s doing now! I recommend this one!

I loved The Maid by Nita Prose. There. I have said it. It was one fine murder mystery.

The story centres on Molly, a hardworking maid with exacting standards who works at the Regency Grand Hotel. The more you learn about Molly, the more you see that Molly sees the world in a different way and this makes her colleagues judge Molly. She doesn't quite fit in. The problem is that this leaves Molly vulnerable.

Alone in the world, Molly has no sounding board and has to judge social situations by herself. When this leads her into serious trouble Molly is left without anyone to rely on. Or does she…

The Maid is an absolute corker of a story. It is, in theory, a cosy crime novel but there were times during this novel that made my heart actually ache. I cared so much for Molly that I hated that she was going through this and I had to remind myself that she is a fictional character.

Honestly, The Maid is one of the best books I have read this year. An absolute must-read for anyone who is a fan of crime.

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The Maid by Nita Prose
“I don’t cut corners, I shine them.”
Molly Gray, twenty five, is a maid at the Regency Grand Hotel. She loves her job – She delights in in donning her uniform, stocking her cart, and returning guest rooms to a state of perfection. Molly is not like everyone else. She struggles with social skills and misreads the intentions of others. Her gran used to interpret the world for her, codifying it into simple rules that Molly could live by but since her Gran died a few months ago, Molly has been navigating life’s complexities all by herself. But Molly’s life is upended the day she enters the suite of the infamous wealthy Charles Black only to find himself dead in his bed. Before she knows what’s happening, Molly’s unusual demeanour has the police targeting her as their lead suspect. She quickly finds herself caught in a web of deception; one she has no idea how to untangle. Fortunately for Molly, friends she never knew she had unite with her in a search for clues to what really happened to Mr. Black—but will they be able to find the real killer before it’s too late?

This charming debut brings a new unique perspective to your typical murder mystery. This isn’t a typical thriller; I did find it slower paced but it was so wonderful to read about Molly and her individuality. I loved her development across the chapters and recollection of ‘life lessons’ instilled in her by her grandmother.
“Gran used to say, Never mind what others think; it's what you think that matters. And I agree. One must live by their own moral code, not follow like a sheep blindly.”
The last quarter of the book was wonderful, and I couldn’t put it down. Molly forms unlikely alliances and through these social interactions she leans a lot about herself and the difficult situation she is in. It was hear warming to read.

This isn’t your typical fast paced shocking thriller – it had a lot of depth and character development and I highly recommend it!

I really enjoyed ‘The Maid’ because the central character, Molly, is so endearing and unique. I think the last time I was so surprised in this way was when I encountered Eleanor Oliphant who also intrigued me from the very first page.
Prose’s novel has elements of a cosy, murder mystery but also a fresh spin on the traditional whodunnit. Very early on in the story Molly finds the wealthy, businessman Mr. Black dead in his hotel room and despite an array of suspects, Molly is the police’s main focus. Molly’s inability to grasp people’s underlying intentions and social cues, makes her an easy scapegoat for the crime and I actually felt emotional when I could see all the things she was being manipulated into. However Molly gains friends she never knew she had as they begin their own investigation into Mr. Black’s death.
I loved the little twists and turns and found the book overall a very comforting read although the pacing towards the second half of the book tapered off a little for me, rather than picking up pace, as we learn the truth. The slow down was a personal downside for me but what I really loved about Prose’s novel was the vivid cast of characters who were so well rounded and each had their own specific role to play, as in true mystery tradition.

A murder mystery whodunit style novel with an endearing main character. Twists and turns keep the plot moving along and kept me rooting for Molly as she fights for the truth.

Monday, floors and chores. Tuesday, deep cleaning to give meaning. Wednesday, bath and kitchen. Thursday, dust we must. Friday, wash-and-dry day. Saturday, wild card. Sunday, shop and chop.

I enjoyed this novel to all its honesty. The maid is Author Nita Prose's debut novel and being an editor herself, her choice of words are excellent and spot on. The book is a mystery thriller but has a comedy ring to it as well.

The Maid is the story of Molly Gray, also told to us by Molly herself. Molly is a Maid at the Grand Regency hotel, who's obsessive love for cleaning, orderly life and proper etiquettes, makes her an ideal fit for the job. But her orderly life is upended one day, when she finds Mr. Black, an wealthy businessman dead in his suite. Soon Molly find herself caught in a web of deception, when she is targeted to be one of the lead suspects. Will Molly be able to untangle herself from this mess and will she find who really killed Mr. Black before its too later...

The character of Molly the Maid is quite quirky and a bit of a weirdo, her colleagues call her all sorts names. Molly is a sort of character that struggles with social skill, sometimes she also comes across as childish. She sometimes doesn't understand the meaning of things too. But behind all this uniqueness, I bet Molly the Maid is one such character you can't fail to love and admire to its fullest. Throughout the book you will across other beautiful and interesting characters like Mr. Preston, Juan Manuel and Charlotte.

I also loved how the story is told to us over a period of a weeks time starting from Monday to Friday, narrating all the events happening on that day. Initially, I did feel that the book was a bit slow paced but mid ways I was totally hooked on because of the twist and the turns the book took.

A highly recommended heartwarming thriller with lot of twist and turns mixed with a bit of comedy.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher Happercollins and Author Nita Prose for this ARC.

I read this ARC for an honest review
All thoughts and opinions are mine

Loved this

Loved the characters
Couldn't put this down

I loved this book - A very endearing, cosy mystery whodunit with a lovable main character. The writing is very engaging , simple and page- turning. I liked how it dealt with grief and the challenges the main character faced with understanding social cues. The ending was quite 'tidy'. but overall it was a charming read which I would highly recommend especially for some escapism. I would love to read more from this author!
*Thank you Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review*