I can still remember when I first read The Housemaid. I was blown away by just how twisted the characters/story was. I absolutely loved it. So I was thrilled when the series continued. Now as for The Housemaid’s Wedding, it’s kind of a curveball in relation to the other books in the series. It’s not really a thriller and it’s honestly unnecessary, and yet that doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoyed it because I did. It kind of feels like a behind the scene or a DVD extra or a thank you McFadden has gifted to fans of the series. It’s short, a single sitting read or in this case listen, and Edoardo Ballerini and Lauryn Allman (who also narrates the rest of the series) deliver solid performances. Like I said, it’s kind of unnecessary and yet I’m sure many fans of the series will enjoy the story. I’d like to thank Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to and review an audio ARC of The Housemaid’s Wedding.

3.5 rounded up

I realized only after claiming the audio ARC that this is a short story (not my thing), but as far as short stories go I enjoyed it.

Premise - our favorite murderous housemaid is getting married to her beloved Enzo and she has invited her estranged parents to attend the wedding. The ceremony becomes the least of her worries when she starts receiving threatening notes.

I would have preferred this as a full length novel with more depth, plotting, etc. but it was a fun little teaser in between full length Housemaid stories. I hope there's another Housemaid adventure in the books! The voice shines through as wonderfully here as always, even if the format is too brief for all the twists, turns, and development I love.

I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Edoardo Ballerini and Lauryn Allman. Allman is a star! She's forever the Housemaid to me (and I'm sure many other Housemaid fans) so it feels like coming home to hear her do a read.

Thanks, NetGalley and Dreamscape Media, for the audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Title: The Housemaid’s Wedding
Series: The Housemaid #2.5
Author: Freida McFadden
Format: 🎧
Narrator: Lauryn Allman and Edoardo Ballerini
Publisher: Dreamscape Select/Dreamscape Media
Genre: Mystery
Audiobook Pub Date: June 24, 2025
My Rating: 3.5 Stars!!

Millie “the Maid” Calloway is getting married to Enzo the man of her dreams, True there have been some bumps getting here but the day promises everything she has ever wanted.
There's only one problem:
Someone out there doesn't want her to live long enough to say vows.

Since this is ‘Short story is doesn’t have the typically psychological thriller twists.
We learn early on who is threatening Millie.
However, it was still enjoyable,

Additionally narrator Lauryn Allman has performed other Housemaid stories and it seems she is Millie. I also love Edoardo Ballerini! – He is always GREAT!

It is suggested that short story be read between books two and three ~"The Housemaid " and "The Housemaid’s Secret". I did read both and enjoyed them. I have Book #3 "The Housemaid is Watching" on my TBR list!

Want to thank NetGalley and Dreamscape Select/Dreamscape Media
for this audiobook.
Audiobook Publishing Release Date ~ scheduled for Tuesday ,June 24, 2025.