Such a great read! I loved the writing style and the characters, especially Molly. She is a complex character with some social issues and quirks that indicate she may be neurodivergent, though this is not specified. Some readers take issue with this, but for me it makes sense given Molly's living condition and the way she was raised by her grandmother that she would not have been given any kind of label. I love that she is accepting of herself and that she finds ways to make her situation work.

The plot is very creatively written and the tension developed along the way was fantastic. This was a lighthearted mystery to some degree and I had a lot of fun with it. It was a book that I didn't want to put down.

There were some moments that felt a little overly stereotypical, where the writing could have used a bit more subtlety or finesse, but for a debut book this was magical. The Maid is a great, cozy read with a very lovable protagonist and fabulous discussions about inclusion, independence, and social invisibility. Loved it!

* Disclaimer: I received a copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. *