Freida McFadden has become one of my go-to authors when I’m in the mood for a twisty psychological thriller. I’ve read quite a few of her books, and my ratings range from three stars to five. This is my personal, spoiler-free guide to the ones I’ve finished so far.

I’m keeping the surprises under wraps, so you can browse the ratings without worrying about major plot details or endings being revealed.

The Housemaid books, in reading order

The Housemaid — 3 stars. I enjoyed getting started with the series, although this first book wasn’t quite a favourite for me.

The Housemaid’s Secret — 5 stars. This was a standout for me and one of the series entries I enjoyed most.

The Housemaid Is Watching — 4 stars. A solid four-star read that kept me interested.

The Housemaid’s Wedding — 4 stars. This is a short bonus story in the series, and I gave it four stars.

My other Freida McFadden ratings

The Witch — 5 stars. A definite five-star read for me. It’s one of the titles I’d happily recommend to readers who enjoy McFadden’s unsettling, twist-filled stories.

The Perfect Son — 5 stars. This was another five-star read for me and a book that left a strong impression.

Never Lie — 5 stars. I loved the tense atmosphere and found this one especially gripping.

The Devil Wears Scrubs — 5 stars. I had a great time with this one. It’s a five-star favourite for me.

The Teacher — 4½ stars. The ending worked particularly well for me, making this a memorable read.

Ward D — 4 stars. One of the most twisted psychological thrillers I’ve read so far. It kept me guessing.

One by One — 4 stars. A tense, unsettling read that I enjoyed, even if parts of it felt a little messed up.

The Devil You Know — 4 stars. A little less funny than the first book, but more emotional than I expected.

The Intruder — 3 stars. The shifts between past and present were confusing for me, so I felt less captivated than I’d hoped. I may give it another try someday.

Which Freida McFadden book should you try?

My five-star picks are The Housemaid’s Secret, The Witch, The Perfect Son, Never Lie and The Devil Wears Scrubs. If you’re choosing your next thriller, those are the titles I’d look at first.

Ratings are personal, of course, and a book that doesn’t quite work for me might become a favourite for you. Have you read any of these? Which Freida McFadden book would you recommend? Let me know in the comments.

You can find my individual reviews on Chapters on Wheelz. They’re spoiler-free too, so you can decide what to read next without having the surprises spoiled.