I found The Silent Patient to be predictable but I decided to give Alex Michaelides another try. I called this one very early on as well. I found myself wanting to skip to the end just to see how it finished so I could move on to my next read.

When I discovered the sampler for the maidens available as READ NOW, I jumped with joy. Because I knew if I read the first five chapters there's no way I'm going to stop at that and go about my day. I guessed it right because I went ahead and placed my order of the book right away. Thankyou Netgalley for steering me in the right direction lol. If the first few chapters are any indication as to how thrilling this book is going to be I'm pretty sure this will land in the bestsellers list in no time. Its so good.

Boy do I wish this sample were longer because from what I've read alone, I am so eager to get my hands on the full book. I loved Silent Patient when I read it last year, and so far this book seems similar in that it grips you from the very beginning. It's fast-paced with short chapters and very accessible prose, and I've audibly gasped already, so I hope that attests to how quickly Michaelides jumps right into the suspense. Can't wait to read the rest of it!

I can't wait to read the full book. The premise is so interesting and caught my interest right away.

I cannot wait to get my hands on the full book. This author has an awesome way of reeling the reader in on the first few pages. I was unable to quit reading this sampler.

The main character, Mariana is a widowed group therapist who gets a call from Zoe. Zoe is convinced that her friend, Tara has been murdered and Mariana agrees to go to Cambridge to investigate.

That’s where the sampler ends.

I loved, “The Silent Patient”, by this author and I can tell already I’m going to love this book just as much.

This is my first book from this author, though I have heard about him because of The Silent Patient which is on my TBR. I started reading the sampler knowing nothing except that this involves a murder mystery, and after 4 chapters I am excited to learn what happens next! As a big fan of murder mysteries, this piqued my interest because of how the mystery was building up and how there are discussions that involves psychology/psychiatry which I also love. Will definitely read the book when it comes out next week!!!

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I cannot wait for the book to come out! The setup is so interesting and the writing style is simply effortless and easy to read.

Well, the sample did exactly what it was meant to. I am hooked! There are a couple of things that start to happen already in the first 5 chapters and I love a book that just jumps right in! I am so excited to learn more about Henry, Zoe and her friend, and of course our main character Mariana! What a good 5 chapters!! I can’t wait for it to come out!

What I read I throughly enjoyed that I can't wait to read the entire book. Wish my request was accepted but oh well, I got something to look forward too

After “The Silent Patient”, I was hoping for another fast paced thriller and I jumped at the chance for the sampler! It starts with Mariana (a group therapist) dealing with the loss of her husband, and then immediately cuts to her past and “her” group whom she leads for therapy and her patient Henry who seems to have an obsession with her. Cannot wait to read the rest of the book!! I give it 5 stars for the first 5 chapters !

I really enjoyed The Silent Patient, and was excited to read the preview for The Madiens. The first few chapters are gripping, and I’m looking forward to reading this upon release.

The Maidens: Chapter Sampler
by Alex Michaelides

Thank you for a sampler of this book.

I really enjoyed the sampler. Seems like it will be a great novel. Wish I had more then a sample but was glad to have the chance to get a taste of what it is about.

Five chapters in and I'm already entranced by Alex Michaelides' writing. His words flow really well while maintaining tension as the story begins to unfold. Already forming theories in my head! Can't wait to read the whole thing!

I I just read the chapter sample for The Maidens and I can see why this book is getting all the buzz!

We are introduced to Mariana who is a therapist and more importantly grieving the loss of her love Sebastian. The chapters go into Mariana’s upbringing and also into a group session where we meet Henry. I am thinking there will be more to Henry’s story than what we were exposed to. As the sampler ends, we learn a young woman’s body has been found & how it may be a friend of a friends.

My mind is already wondering if the death of Sebastian is connected to Henry or even to this young lady? Also I need to know who are The Maidens?

Also can we talk about how the cover just grabs your attention immediately. Coming off of just reading Song of Achilles, the statue head attracts me.

I will definitely be looking to read this when the book is released on June 15th.

Those 5 chapters weren't enough. From what I read, I loved it, it intrigued me to continue, and I didn't want to stop reading it. I don't know what will happen next, and it's a very good thing. I love that this book as the first one is surrounded by psychology. I want to read this book ASAP.
I didn't love the ending in "The Silence Patient" so I hope in this book the ending will not disappoint me. But from what I read, I loved it.

Oh my! Shades of The Secret History jump out at me from the intro to The Maidens, which is why I snapped up the chance to read it (I actually thought this was the book at first, clearly not paying enough attention). Anyhow, I read this sampler and am hooked, I cannot wait to get my hands on the whole thing.

I went in already knowing this was the kind of story I would easily fall in love with. I was hooked on the very first line in the prologue. The writing, from what I could tell in the sampler, was gripping and has me currently preordering the entire book. I cannot wait to continue and complete this story. So far, I feel the book will be a four star rating on, but I also believe it could potentially be a five star.

Loved the start and so excited to read the rest! Loved the Authors first book and this is showing great promise to be just as good!

I loved The Silent Patient so I was thrilled when this book was announced! In the sampler, I loved the quick chapters and how quickly the plot hooked me in! I can't wait to read the entire book