Somewhat disappointing

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3.5 🌟 rounded down. The twist in this book was way overhyped, maybe if I read it when the book first came out I’d feel differently. I kinda saw where the plot was heading towards the beginning of the book so I wasn’t that shocked. And to be honest, I found the first 2/3 of the book pretty boring.

If you choose to read this book, go in as blind as possible and don’t read anything about the plot!

I work in mental health and one of the main characters was infuriating at how unethical he was throughout the story: being obsessed with a patient, following people almost to the point of stalking, as well as contacting family members for someone’s history that seems irrelevant. I have heard that the authors new book has an Easter egg from the silent patient but not sure if I have the energy to read The Maidens.

If you aren’t familiar with mental health you may enjoy this book more than I did.