10 Best Books Like The Housemaid
If you loved The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Housemaid are:
- 1Never Lie by Frieda McFadden0
- 2The Coworker by Frieda McFadden0
- 3Want to Know a Secret by Freida McFadden4.2
- 4You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes0#3
- 5The Locked Door by Frieda McFadden0
- 6The It Girl by Ruth Ware0
- 7The Teacher by Frieda McFadden0
- 8Verity by Colleen Hoover0
- 9Yellowface by R.F. Kuang3.9
- 10The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose0

Every day I clean the Winchesters' beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor.I only try on one of Nina's pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it's like. But she soon finds out… and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it's far too late.But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don't know who I really am. They don't know what I'm capable of…
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Detailed Recommendations

You Love Me
Joe Goldberg #3 (works standalone)by Caroline Kepnes
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a disturbing and unnerving tone that will resonate with The Housemaid fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Housemaid
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Never Lie | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2022 | — | Closest match |
| The Coworker | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2023 | — | Similar vibes |
| Want to Know a Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2026 | 288 | Same author |
| You Love Me | Caroline Kepnes | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Locked Door | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2021 | — | Similar vibes |
| The It Girl | Ruth Ware | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Teacher | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2024 | — | Similar vibes |
| Verity | Colleen Hoover | 0 | 2018 | — | Similar vibes |
| Yellowface | R.F. Kuang | 3.9 | 2023 | 319 | Similar vibes |
| The Perfect Divorce | Jeneva Rose | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Housemaid?
The most similar books to The Housemaid are Never Lie, The Coworker, Want to Know a Secret.
What should I read after The Housemaid?
After finishing The Housemaid, readers most commonly pick up Never Lie next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Freida McFadden, such as Want to Know a Secret.
Who writes books like Freida McFadden?
Authors similar to Freida McFadden include B.A. Paris, Shari Lapena, Ruth Ware.
What genre is The Housemaid?
The Housemaid is a Thriller novel by Freida McFadden, published in 2022. It features elements of Domestic Setting, Class Differences, Unreliable Narrator.
How long is The Housemaid?
The Housemaid is 332 pages long.
About The Housemaid
“Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn that the Winchesters’ secrets are far more dangerous than my own…Every day I clean the Winchesters’ beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor.I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew’s handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it’s hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina’s life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband.I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it’s like. But she soon finds out… and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late.But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don’t know who I really am.They don’t know what I’m capable of…An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train won’t be able to put this down!Read what everyone’s saying about The Housemaid:“I could NOT put it down!… An incredible roller-coaster ride… This book left me hungry for more and I could not believe the ending!!” Goodreads reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“One wild ride!… So many twists and turns… I was hooked right away - I even read my Kindle while waiting in my kid’s school pick-up line so I wouldn’t have to put this book down!… addictive… pure perfection!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Terrific! Finished The Housemaid in one night, totally compulsively readable… the ending packs a wallop!” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“You will NOT believe the direction this book takes… A jaw-dropping twist… A truly stunning thriller that I could not read quickly enough.” @carriereadsthem_all, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow what an amazing book! I couldn't put this down until the very last page… a perfect five stars. This one is by far my favorite book by this author yet.” Bookishfirst, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I've yet to read a book by Freida McFadden that didn't blow me away! I finished this in one sitting, couldn't tear my eyes away… I did not see the plot twist coming at all! The ending was so satisfying but left me wanting even more.” @bookscoffeemorebooks, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Unbelievable! Unreal! Fan-Freakin'-Tastic!!… A HIT out of the proverbial ball park!… Absolutely scrumptious with a dark side of delectable. It's everything AND more!” @caffeinereadrepeat, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow!… I binged it in one sitting… yikes… The Housemaid's plot took a completely different direction than I expected, and I loved every minute of it. Dark and twisted, you'll be turning the pages until the deliciously eerie ending. Five well-deserved stars for this chilling read!” @thebookishsnow, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Omg! Wow!… I absolutely loved it… I highly recommend reading this book!… And a big thank you to Freida McFadden for your amazing words! I look forward to more from you!” Goodreads reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐









