Book Club - The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden

In this episode of Literature on the Rocks…

Sunny, Rox, and Rachel explore The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden from every angle—together with YOU, our listeners! In this episode, we read through your insightful (and spicy) comments and tackle the book prompts, unpacking everything from first impressions to dream cast adaptations.

We debate unresolved plot points, discuss alternate endings that might have made things even more twisted, and dream up a perfect movie or TV cast for this suspenseful thriller. Did The Housemaid meet our expectations, or did it catch us by surprise? We also dive into morality—were the characters’ actions justified, or did they go too far? There’s no holding back in this lively discussion!

And because book club is always better with a drink in hand, grab a our cocktail recipe from last week here or our perfect non-alcoholic creation shared below!

The Secrets in Bloom Mocktail Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 oz blue butterfly pea tea (cooled)

• 1 oz fresh lemon juice

• 1 oz lavender syrup

• 1/2 oz coconut water

• Sparkling water to top

• Lemon wedge for garnish

Directions:

Brew and cool your butterfly pea tea, then mix it with the lavender syrup and coconut water. Add the lemon juice slowly to watch the drink transform from blue to purple (just like the surprising twists in The Housemaid). Top with sparkling water and garnish with a lemon wedge for a refreshing, floral finish.

Tune in for a dynamic conversation full of your thoughts, questions, and wild theories about The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden.