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The Maid (Molly the Maid, #1)
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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
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
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I think faboosh is my new favorite word Michael! 🤣 After you and Jayme both raved about this one, sounds like I absolutely need to add it! Wonderful review! 🤗
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❤️ Glad you loved Molly and her 🥒ok-that may be a cucumber but that’s all they had! 😂 Faboosh review!
Wonderful review, Michael! Yay, for the 5 stars! Makes me that much more excited to read this one. BTW - what's the meaning of 'faboosh'? This one is not in the dictionary....
Catherine wrote: "I think faboosh is my new favorite word Michael! 🤣 After you and Jayme both raved about this one, sounds like I absolutely need to add it! Wonderful review! 🤗"
Glad you love that word, Catherine! 🤣😂 Thank you so much! You are going to love Molly, so definitely add it PRONTO! 🤗
Glad you love that word, Catherine! 🤣😂 Thank you so much! You are going to love Molly, so definitely add it PRONTO! 🤗
Tina wrote: "You make me want to read this even more!! Still waiting on NetGalley! A wonderful review Michael! 😁"
Thanks so much, Tina! I hope they get back to you soon with an approval!!🤞
Thanks so much, Tina! I hope they get back to you soon with an approval!!🤞
Jayme wrote: "❤️ Glad you loved Molly and her 🥒ok-that may be a cucumber but that’s all they had! 😂 Faboosh review!"
A cucumber works too, and is a faboosh choice of emoji!! 🤣😂
A cucumber works too, and is a faboosh choice of emoji!! 🤣😂
Linda wrote: "Excellent review, Michael. So happy to see the 5 Stars. Have this one coming up soon. ;)"
Thanks, Linda! I can't wait to see what you think! :)
Thanks, Linda! I can't wait to see what you think! :)
Terrie wrote: "Wonderful review, Michael! Yay, for the 5 stars! Makes me that much more excited to read this one. BTW - what's the meaning of 'faboosh'? This one is not in the dictionary...."
Thanks so much, Terrie! I think you're going to love it too! Faboosh is definitely not in the dictionary. 🤣 One time, Blair and her snooty best friend said it on "The Facts of Life", and sometimes I use it too. 😂😂 It's another way to say fabulous!
Thanks so much, Terrie! I think you're going to love it too! Faboosh is definitely not in the dictionary. 🤣 One time, Blair and her snooty best friend said it on "The Facts of Life", and sometimes I use it too. 😂😂 It's another way to say fabulous!
Holly wrote: "Wonderful review Michael! I think Molly would appreciate faboosh!"
Thanks so much, Holly! I would love to hear her thoughts on the word.😂
Thanks so much, Holly! I would love to hear her thoughts on the word.😂
Debra wrote: "Fantastic review, Michael! Happy to see how much you enjoyed it!"
Thanks, Debra! I hope you love it too! :)
Thanks, Debra! I hope you love it too! :)
Christina wrote: "What a fun review, and I love to see the five stars!"
Thanks so much, Christina! I think you'll adore Molly!
Thanks so much, Christina! I think you'll adore Molly!
I can't wait to meet Molly. All of our friends seem to love her so I know I will too. Wonderful review, Michael! 💕
Fab review Michael! I'm pending for this so fingers crossed! A shame about the epilogue, it seems every book must have one these days!
Faboosh review, Michael! (You taught me a new word, by the way. Hopefully I've inferred the meaning correctly.) :)
Michelle wrote: "I can't wait to meet Molly. All of our friends seem to love her so I know I will too. Wonderful review, Michael! 💕"
Thanks, Michelle! You will definitely love her too, and I can't wait to see your thoughts!🤗
Thanks, Michelle! You will definitely love her too, and I can't wait to see your thoughts!🤗
Ceecee wrote: "Fabulous, Molly and your review! 😁🤗"
Thank you kindly, Ceecee!🤗 I'm so glad you loved the book (and Molly) too!
Thank you kindly, Ceecee!🤗 I'm so glad you loved the book (and Molly) too!
Kat (Books are Comfort Food) wrote: "Exemplary review, Michael. It sounds fun and interesting. I cannot wait to read this. 💕"
TYKK! 🤗 I think you're really going to enjoy this one! :)
TYKK! 🤗 I think you're really going to enjoy this one! :)
preoccupiedbybooks wrote: "Fab review Michael! I'm pending for this so fingers crossed! A shame about the epilogue, it seems every book must have one these days!"
Thanks, Fran! I hope you get it and love it too! 🤞 The epilogue, in general, is good and informative. Just a few last minute reveals that didn't sit right.
Thanks, Fran! I hope you get it and love it too! 🤞 The epilogue, in general, is good and informative. Just a few last minute reveals that didn't sit right.
Melissa wrote: "Faboosh review, Michael! (You taught me a new word, by the way. Hopefully I've inferred the meaning correctly.) :)"
Thanks for your faboosh comment, Melissa!! 🤣 You used it perfectly! 😊
Thanks for your faboosh comment, Melissa!! 🤣 You used it perfectly! 😊
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Love this review, Michael! Adding this!"
Thanks, Jennifer! Hope you love it too! :)
Thanks, Jennifer! Hope you love it too! :)
Dorie - Cats&Books :) wrote: "Great review Michael, welcome to the Nita Prose fan club :)"
Thanks, Dorie! I love being in this club! :)
Thanks, Dorie! I love being in this club! :)
Jen wrote: "Fabulous review, Michael! Such warm enthusiasm:)"
Thanks, Jen! I think you will love this one too! :)
Thanks, Jen! I think you will love this one too! :)
Still trying to work out Jayme's cucumber emoji ... 🤔 ... 🤣. I can't wait to read this, Michael! Love your review and bonus points for reminding me of "Faboosh!"
Fantastic review Michael! This book seems to be real popular right now! I'm excited to read it sometime!
Michael...this one is on my TBR and I will bump it up based upon your stellar review. "A cozy mystery with depth"...yay...👍😁