10 Best Books Like The Housemaid

If you loved The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.

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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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Quick Comparison: Books Like The Housemaid

BookAuthorRatingYearPagesBest For
Never LieFrieda McFadden02022Closest match
The CoworkerFrieda McFadden02023Similar vibes
Want to Know a SecretFreida McFadden4.22026288Same author
You Love MeCaroline Kepnes0Similar vibes
The Locked DoorFrieda McFadden02021Similar vibes
The It GirlRuth Ware0Similar vibes
The TeacherFrieda McFadden02024Similar vibes
VerityColleen Hoover02018Similar 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,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐