Holly B 's Reviews > The Housekeeper

3.5 STARS

Jodi Bishop has come to the conclusion that her parents can no longer manage on their own. Her dad is caring for her mom who has Parkinson’s while maintaining their creaky old house. He is nearing eighty years old himself. She finds the perfect housekeeper, Elyse. She is a spry sixty-two year old, short blond hair, slender with toned arms and an engaging smile.

Things were amazing for awhile......

Jodi blames herself for what transpired. The subtle clues, the red flags waving, the missing jewelry and abrupt phone calls. If only she could take it all back.

A tale of how someone can take advantage of the elderly. How things can get out of hand before you realize what is happening. Throw in a highly dysfunctional family, some super angsty characters who like to ruffle up feathers for fun and you have a recipe for disaster.

Much of the story focused on Jodi and the issues in her marriage. Everyone playing a game. I just never felt much tension or suspense. ALL the twists were all very predictable for me, but I still wanted to finish and see who would win the battle of deception.

This is the second book I've read by Fielding, and they both rated 3.5 for me, but I'd still pick up her next because there is something engaging about her writing that keeps me turning the pages and curious.

Thanks to publisher for granting my wish! OUT August 16, 2022