This is my first Alex Michaelides book and I was a little apprehensive because I don't typically read thrillers, but the suspense that this book has going for it just within these first few chapters is unreal. I cannot wait to continue reading it!

The preview made me so excited to see what’s to come in The Maiden’s! I will definitely be picking it up as soon as it’s available.

Michaelides definitely knows how to write thrillers. I was terribly excited to get an audiobook ARC (as well as a preview of the e-book) since I loved The Silent Patient so much. I feel that I can't say much ... almost anything could be a spoiler. Towards the end, there was one thing about the letter that bugged me ... Some of the language used there is used elsewhere and that was hard to suspend disbelief for, but otherwise this is a great thriller.

I'd recommend this to anyone who loves a good psychological thriller. A big thanks to the author, the publisher, and net galley for a copy of this ARC.

What a tease! Now I absolutely have to get my hands on a copy of this as soon as possible. What an intriguing book...

The Silent Patient was one of the best books I have ever enjoyed and the Maidens looks like it will follow suit.
The intro tells us the narrator, a therapist, will go back through her memories to see how to prove that a man murdered two people, though it appears he might be getting off free from what she tells us. Then the story starts at the beginning with a therapy session that occurred immediately prior to the murders.

Though the alleged murderer has not played a role in the story yet, we get to hear a little from those who are or will be affected by these acts. What a tease! Give us more!

Thank you NetGalley for an advance reader copy of the sampler in exchange for an honest opinion.

Intrigued! I am hooked already..with just the five chapters..I can't wait to get to the rest of it..thanks netgalley!!

Can I say that this was such a teaser? I have been waiting for anything by Michaelides since I read The Silent Patient. I cannot wait to have this book in hand. (pre-ordered it already)

Those chapters were captivating to read and I am already attached to the characters.
Cannot wait to find out more and get the chance to properly talk about it.

I am so sad that the book wasn't available completely. I do want to read the whole book now that it was so gripping. This author did it again. The writing will draw you in.

With only reading the sample of The Maidens by Alex Michaelides it was just enough to peak my curiosity for more.

This is my most anticipated book of 2021 and this chapter sampler did NOT disappoint. After reading the authors previous book, The Silent Patient, I can’t wait to see what twists and turns are in store this time around.

After reading The Silent Patient, I was excited to see a new release from Alex Michaelides. I received an ARC of the first five pages of The Maidens from Net Galley and was drawn in by the suspenseful character building and story telling. I am excited to continue reading the book upon release in June and can already tell it will be another best seller!

I am so excited for Alex Michaelides' new release, The Maidens. Thank you, Netgalley, for the 5 chapter sampler. Each chapter ended with me wanting more. I'm already hooked, can't wait for the release date!

After reading an excerpt of The Maidens by Alex Michaelides, I am hooked! Mariana, a therapist, runs group therapy meetings in her home. The characters in a group are introduced in these first few chapters, and are suitably idiosyncratic. I look forward to this book’s publication in mid-June to dive into the rest of the story!

This is a fantastic excerpt and I am just thrilled to read the whole book!! This has been one of my most anticipated reads of the year. Michaelides debut thriller Silent Patient was outstanding in my view and I can imagine The Maidens will live up to the hype! Thank you for an excerpt to review!

Thank you NetGalley and Celadon books for the chapter summary of the first 5 chapters of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is one of the most anticipated books of 2021 among thriller lovers. The first few chapters did not disappoint and I look forward to being able to finish the book. Mariana is a very relatable character who is grieving her dead husband and rushes to help a family member. The story takes off and is fast paced and I can’t wait to finish it when given the chance. It will be. Great summer read of 2021.

This story captivated me from the first sentence with its poignant descriptions of grief and love. I can’t wait to read the rest of this book.

I loved this author’s first book and can’t wait to get my hands on this one. This sampler left me with so many questions and I look forward to finding out the rest.

I was really excited that a sample of The Maidens was offered. I read The Silent Patient, and while I enjoyed it, it was outside my typical reading genre. I was torn about whether or not I would pick up The Maidens as I typically lean towards lighter reads when given an option. I picked up this sampler and I did not stop reading until I ran out of pages. I can't wait until I can purchase a copy of this book to finish reading it.

I need to know more....who did they find by the water? Who is Edward Fosca? Why does it feel like Henry is going to do/has done something bad? All of these questions need to be answered.
This chapter sampler of The Maidens was fast paced and intriguing. I can not wait until this book comes out to find out what happens!

I was so impressed with Alex Michaelides' first book, The Silent Patient, that when I learned about his sophomore book, The Maidens, I knew that I had to read it. I was excited to read the chapter sampler... it solidified my need to read this book. I love his style of writing, how it pulls you in, revealing just the right level of suspense to pull you through the rest of the book. I cannot wait to read the rest of The Maidens!