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11. The Maid

This was a very good book, I want to make that clear before I say anything else. The characters were both fascinating and endearing – or at least the ones we were meant to like. The plot was well thought out, and it contained a fascinating mystery and a good fun whodunit. However, the ending felt cheap…and unsatisfactory.

Okay maybe I should explain, be warned here there be spoilers from now on. First the book’s blurb:
I am your maid
I know about your secrets. Your dirty laundry. But what do you know about me?

Molly the maid is all alone in the world. A nobody. She’s used to being invisible in her job at the Regency Grand Hotel, plumping pillows and wiping away the grime, dust and secrets of the guests passing through. She’s just a maid – why should anyone take notice? But Molly is thrown into the spotlight when she discovers an infamous guest, Mr. Black, very dead in his bed.  This isn’t a mess that can be easily cleaned up. And as Molly becomes embroiled in the hunt for the truth, following the clues whispering in the hallways of the Regency Grand, she discovers a power she never knew was there. She’s just a maid – but what can she see that others overlook.

Spoiler Alert: She’s going to get accused of killing this guest. I would feel slightly bad about ruining this for me, but honestly this is when the book really got good for me. Suddenly everyone being a bitch to the main character wasn’t just unpleasant, but a direct threat to her well being. It’s also notable that this is the part of the story where she wises up and actually connects with people that care about her, and aren’t just looking to loose her.

Now it’s not just an interest to the reader to find out who killed Mister Black, it’s vital to Molly as well.
And they do.
Sort of.
Certainly someone is arrested for the crime.
But it’s made clear by the end of the book that it’s not the person that actually killed him.
There, I’ve ruined the twist for you.
I won’t tell you which party did which, I’m not that much of a jackass.
But I will say this – the reveal of who actually did it is actually really disappointing.
And like, just a bad writing – I mean, they’re mentioned maybe once, or twice in the whole novel before the reveal.
I’m just saying, the whole thing would have been just so much more satisfying for Molly to have been the killer.
As is, it’s a good book and one I would recommend – it’s just not the greatness it could have been.

Okay rant over, now onto the ratings.

My Mum’s Scores

• Story: 2
• Narration:3
• Production:3

• Overall enjoyment: 3
• Final Score: 11

Additional Notes: the maid did it! 

My Brother’s Scores

• Story: 4.5
• Narration: 5
• Production: 5
• Overall enjoyment: 4.4
• Final Score: 18.9

Additional Notes: The ending felt forced. That being said, it was a good story, until that darn epilogue. I liked the Molly-Jaan Manual Romance.

My scores

• Story: 3
• Narration: 5
• Production: 4
• Overall enjoyment: 4
• Final Score: 16

Additional Notes: Man, talk about a good book let down by a bad ending. I’m glad we read it, but I don’t think it’s something I’d go back to.Book’s Final Score:  45.9If you’ve enjoyed this wee Rant of Mine, why not hop on over to the original post and check out the first ten audiobooks that made our list. Also check out my Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, Tumblr, and Goodreads and  Kofiwhile you’re at it. Until next time Wee Subscribers, stay safe, stay sane, and have a very bonny day.