A review by ginalucia
The Maidens by Alex Michaelides

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 The Maidens was absolutely brilliant, until it wasn’t.

In general, I had a lot of fun listening to The Maidens as an audiobook. I was immediately hooked and enjoyed the dark academia vibes immensely. It made you feel on edge right from the get-go. Like you’re unsure who the threat actually is.

The writing is beautiful, with a very thoughtful inner monologue that draws you in. You really feel like you know the character, almost as if you are her.

It's sad, deep, unsettling, and slightly scary. Crime fiction but for the dark academia lover. Plus, with a whole host of Greek Myth references, you know I had fun.

I just didn’t vibe with the end, like at all. 

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