The Housemaid's Wedding: A Short Story Paperback – 4 Nov. 2024

I read this after reading all 3 main books in the Housemaid series. It was much shorter but had the usual plot twist. So cleverly written! I would definitely recommend this book if you are a fan.

The Housemaid’s Wedding, is a short story from the Housemaid series, by Freida McFadden. Millie and Enzo are due to get married on what should be the happiest day of their lives, but the clock is ticking and Millie might not survive her happy-ever-after.Millie, once the housemaid with a dark past, is finally on the verge of a fresh start. She’s about to marry Enzo, the man who knows her secrets and loves her anyway. The courthouse ceremony may not be a grand affair, but for Millie, it’s everything, freedom, love, and hope rolled into one.But as the big moment approaches, Millie begins to sense something is wrong. Sinister warnings, unshakable paranoia, and a growing sense that someone wants to stop this wedding, permanently, put her on high alert. Could her past be catching up with her? Or is there a new threat lurking just out of view?I enjoy this series but I am not a big lover of of short stories. This is a decent read but lacks the in-depth plot a full length novel offers. Well written and good characters but I wanted more.

I thought this was a fun, thrilling novella, perfect for any The Housemaid series fans. It focuses on Millie and Enzo’s wedding day, but unfortunately, someone is threatening and stalking Millie. I was keen to find out who this was and what would happen. It also had some heartwarming moments, as well as some emotional moments dotted throughout, and I really felt for Millie in this short story. Overall, a quick, fun read!

I love all of fredas books and although said short story I assumed it would be more than what it was. Took me under an hour to read, maybe I'm a fast reader but quite disappointed for the price how long it took me. Good story though but disappointed with it overall.

The beginning of the book describes a specific scene. Once the story starts you would expect the book to lead to what is described right at the start; however that does not happen. It's confusing and leaving me to wonder how it's supposed to link up.

"They say rain on your wedding day is good luck. Death threats on your wedding day? Probably not so much." 👗I've just finished The Housemaid's Wedding by Freida McFadden, and I must say, it was a perfectly adequate little read. As someone who's already devoured the rest of the series, I found this short story provided a bit of connective tissue, filling in some of the gaps between the main books. It was nice to catch up with Millie and Enzo and see what they were up to in that interim period. However, and this is where the 'just okay' feeling creeps in, not a great deal actually happened. It felt more like a gentle pause in the overall narrative rather than a story with a significant arc of its own. There was a side plot introduced, which I thought had some potential, but it ultimately felt rather unresolved, leaving me a tad deflated. It was like being promised a little surprise, only for it not to fully materialise. I do think my experience might have been different had I read this novella nestled between books two and three. I can imagine it would have served as a welcome little bridge then, keeping the world and characters fresh in my mind. Reading it after the fact, it felt a touch less essential. The plot itself lacks the gripping twists and turns we've come to expect from Freida McFadden. It’s a pleasant enough diversion, but perhaps not one that will linger long in the memory. So, a solid three stars from me – enjoyable, but not quite the page-turner I was hoping for.

A good little instalment for the housemaid series. Really easy and quick read, I read this after book 3 and wish I had read this after book 2, before book 3 as it would have made more sense to me but it didn't really matter. Not as "thrilling" as the other books in the series but follows the same kind of style and themes.

Good read.