THRILLER READING VLOG 2023 | freida mcfadden taste test, a book haul + controversy… don't sue me pls

[@alwaysreading]

Mother is feeding ❤❤❤

[@Iamsera21]

Frieda’s book is so addictive !! I can’t stop thinking about her stories! It’s so good

[@ReadingWithMeg]

I am HERE for the rant and the TEA! My rant will be coming tomorrow I love this for us

[@haileyhughes]

OMG OUR MINDS….. i can’t wait for your thoughts 👀💕

[@EmilyRose1]

I highly recommend you read Never Lie by Freida, it's just as good as The Housemaid !

[@aPageinTime]

Totally agree

[@zuglymonster]

I didn't care for it at all. In fact I disliked it so much I came looking for ppl who agreed

[@flamurajdini1496]

@@zuglymonsterI loved it! It’s nice how we all have different opinions and still can talk to each other 😊

[@zuglymonster]

@@flamurajdini1496 If you refused to take suggestions you'll miiss out on sso mcuh. People who get offended if uyou dont like a book they do they're probably not a good friend or person

[@charliescozycorner]

I do think authors should be called out for ripping off other authors

[@haileyhughes]

👏👏👏

[@jerricalynngeho]

Why do I feel like I’m watching a commercial when I just want to hear about books lol …….

[@haileyhughes]

i genuinely don’t understand these kind of comments. i have to accept sponsors to pay my rent. i won’t apologize for that. do you realize you have free will? you can skip any part of a youtube video you don’t like. no one is sitting there forcing you to watch it…… lol …..

[@cmeeki4]

I just finished The Housemaid and the ending was fantastic. Now I have to read The Last Mrs. Parrish.

[@desfrvr6073]

I love love love Never lie from freida mcfadden, I have never read something like that before.

[@jayymack1993]

She's a master of twists! I've read nearly all her books at this point lol. I have an affinity towards her because I have never been a particularly avid reader. Verity was the first book that encouraged me to start reading, but The Housemaid sent me into a nearly daily spiral of binge-reading FreMc!

[@Theshadaej]

I haven't read The Last Mrs. Parrish, but I loved the The Housemaid. So, now I have to go read it so I can compare the two!!

[@Zeldawilliams23]

The locked Door Reminded me of a flicker in the dark. Except that when I researched the publishing dates, freida had published hers first???

[@asparagusisreading]

28:53 black author thriller vlog? Yes!!!!

[@makima1105]

Omg you just read my mind! I can't tell you how desperately I needed this ! No one seemed to make a Freida review like this! After watching your Riley and Jennifer Hillier rank vids, I wanted to see a Freida one too😇

[@jmbo6261]

I love Frieda Mcfadden. Quick reads.

[@claudiasmith039]

Love the vibes of this video. I'm here for it.

[@cassandraweatherwax3679]

"this is alleged, this is not true, I'm just a girl" 😅😅😅 Best defense ever!

[@sarahnoel186]

i literally thought i was the only one who clocked the similarities "allegedly " borrowed from other books! i feel so seen

[@smithadana60]

Yes the wife upstairs by Frieda mcfadden is a carbon copy of verity! It was a good book but is basically verity. I was reading it and was sooo shocked I was like ughh what’s going on here??!

[@mama2boys_]

Check the publish dates.

[@carissa1446]

@@mama2boys_ according to Goodreads The Wife Upstairs was 2020 and Verity was 2018.

[@jennarusso9382]

You need to spill the tea on how you make that s’mores latte!!!

[@haileyhughes]

i’m honestly so fake for not including that 😭 it’ll be in the vlog next week 🥰

[@caffeinatedreader_]

I also recommend reading The Inmate, Do Not Disturb and The Perfect Son from Freida!

[@maryskillerreads]

I see this a lot with thrillers especially. It's rare to come up with original ideas anymore so a lot of authors recycle old ideas from other authors (or movies, shows, etc.), but put their own twist on it. It's how well they pull it off that makes the book unique though. I'm not validating what McFadden supposedly did or anything, but I see this subject talked about a lot in writing & publishing so I wanted to share. People can legally take someone else's story idea and even if the only change is the name of a few characters, they'll never get in trouble for it. It sucks, but it happens all the time.

[@samira4737]

The wife upstairs by ferida mcfadden is exactly like verity too

[@ramen8760]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS YES. Also literally I remember commenting on Ashley little library’s channel after she finished the housemaid, and I said that I enjoyed the housemaid too but it was so similar to one other book, and I was talking about The Last Mrs Parrish. I’m literally so glad someone else agrees I thought I was going crazy lmfao😂

[@KatieColson]

Okay now I HAVE to read the Last Mrs Parrish

[@deesjourney213]

I have read a lot of Frieda McFadden books recently and I felt the same way. Like I already read this story but I couldn’t remember what book!

[@mariarutz9842]

Hailey, I learn so much from you! I started reading thrillers last year in large part because of you-THANK YOU!! THM was the last book I read in 2022 and I enjoyed it. I've never read The Last Mrs. Parrish. Hmmmm. I love the rant girl!

[@rebeccasummerhill8010]

I’m sorry but I’m dying at your impression of Millie 😭

[@haileyhughes]

had to pull out the accent 😭😭

[@AvidMari23]

My sentiments exactly on the Housemaid. I read the Housemaid first and then the Last Mrs Parrish and had to check publication dates. Small little difference in the end but most definitely a copy and paste. I didn’t pick up any more of her books because of it. I’m interested in hearing about your experience with the other books from that author.

[@ashtonrayedavis]

I read The Last Mrs. Parrish in February and loved it so much. I read this one in March (had no idea there were any similarities going into the book) and when I finished I was like, “Wow ok. So same plot but not nearly as good.” But it also kept me flipping pages and it was a fast read.

[@haileyhughes]

my exact thoughts 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@ashtonrayedavis]

@@haileyhughes I know it’s been a while since you read The Last Mrs. Parrish, but no, you’re not wrong 😂

[@Paradise217]

Have you read The Wife Stalker by Liv Constantine? I thought it was quite similar to The Ex by Freida.

[@asparagusisreading]

I saw a Goodreads review that The Wife Between Us, The Housemaid, and The Last Mrs Parish are all the same👀

[@courtneyyloves]

I've only read Never Lie by her!!! I read a mix of kindle unlimited and physical books!

[@bailiemckay2842]

Yes!!! Just read the housemaid and randomly decided the last Mrs parish would be my next read and I was like the housemaid ripped this book off!! 😂

[@thejeswith1s]

If only this review was a week earlier lol I just read The Housemaid and The Last Mrs. Parish back to back. Tbh, I preferred The Housemaid! It’s like a shorter more straight to the point version IMO. The main character is way more likable because she’s not a horrible con-woman.

[@dannimason2708]

This finally pushed me to start reading TLMP on my kindle, so ready for it ✨

[@cherylNA]

It’s also crazy considering The Last Mrs Parrish was a Reese Witherspoon book club pick. Maybe Reese should come to Liv Constantine’s defense!😂

[@milenaandonova6291]

I read the Housemaid and am reading the Last Mrs Parrish now. I do think that Freida got her ideas from The Last Mrs Parrish book. There can't be so many similarities, it is just not possible.

[@patriciacannon4242]

I've been watching to read the last mrs parish for years but just forgot about it. I was gonna start the housemaid cause it's been blowing up, but now I'm definitely gonna skip it. Maybe I'll read both back to back to see the similarities

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Great vlog and for the tea and rant.🌈💐📚☕

[@miranda8776]

i am so happy to have found your channel!

[@sasapejcin3568]

I liked Never lie! Lana is one of the best artists today!

[@haileyhughes]

she is Mother

[@margogreen8619]

You should read Freida McFadden's "The Gift", that's a really good one. It's a short Novella!

[@jackie1387]

I agree with you so much. I thought the same thing when I was reading Housemaid. Exactly like Liv Constantine.

[@ValiantLucy]

My thoughts exactly about The Housmaid! The Last Mrs. Parishis my favorite domestic thriller. It will be interesting to see what Liv Constantine does with the sequel she's writing for it 😁

[@haileyhughes]

OOOOH…… now this is tea!!

[@whatruthreads]

I think The Ex was super similar to that Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen book, can’t remember the name 🙈

[@rileyferguson02]

I read the Last Mrs Parrish and put off Housemaid because I heard they were similar. I finally read Housemaid and they are soooo similar. I still liked both though!

[@hannielyn5815]

Ohhhh no….I really loved the last Mrs Parrish. Idk if I’m going to read the house maid then

[@jennawos7320]

The Housemaid was recommended to me by 2 people, both saying they read it in like 12 hours, so I was super excited to read a page-turner. I didn’t look into it at all so I could go in blind. It was checked out of my library, so in the meantime, I picked up The Last Mrs. Parrish. Best book I’ve read in a while! Then, I got the Housemaid right after, unaware of that it was the same premise. The only reason I read it so quickly is because I was waiting for it to get good (and the chapters are short, which I think she did on purpose to make it a quick read), meanwhile noticing the similarities. Then, with the perspective switch, I knew it was a rip-off. I was angry the entire time I read it! The Broadway show and IUD storylines were exactly the same, and overall it was just a shittier version - not as well written with lack of character development and build-up. I will not be reading McFadden again!

[@meganperez2339]

😂❤😮literally all of my emotions told in emojis while watching this video!

[@kitti2345]

Yes yes yes!!!! I was waiting for this!!!!!!!

[@melbrown6058]

I've been buzzed for this! The Housemaid sounded very The Last Mrs Parrish to me so I didn't pick it up haha

[@a5anointed705]

I so appreciate you doing a vlog on Freida McFadden. I love her books. The first one I read from her was The Locked Door. This book did not get a ton of attention. Then a few years later A Flicker in the Dark came out which is almost exactly the same. I liked them both. The author of The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins’ was accused of copying Battle Royale. I’m sure many authors have taken ideas from other authors and made it their own. Not saying it’s right, but Frieda wouldn’t be the first. I read The Last Mrs. Parrish first and gave it 3.5 stars. I gave the Housemaid 5 stars. I liked the female characters in the Housemaid better than TLMP. The midway twist was exactly the same, but I think what Freida did with the ending was a lot different than TLMP. BUT I will say this, spoilers below…. A LOT of authors have the abusive/cheating husband twist. I can name so many, but I don’t want to spoil which ones they are. It almost made me not want to read domestic thrillers at all. So there’s nothing really original.

[@alwaysreading]

I love Let the Light In!!!

[@haileyhughes]

TASTE!!!

[@jpkclkelly]

You flipping off the housemaid sent me

[@camfan54lisa]

I agree on the Millie characterization in the second book. She needed to just shut up and do her job!

[@shannonconn2421]

Omg yes I was waiting for this video!! I'm just mad I bought the Housemaid on Amazon and gave her money for a ripped off book !!

[@gUnA]

Hi Hailey, I have yet to pick up The Last Mrs Parrish but I have read the housemaid recently. I’m curious to find out how similar the two books are now that you have made the comparison between them. But I gave the housemaid a 5 star rating. 😅

[@LunahsLibrary]

Awww I can’t believe you remembered that I sent you the Prequel to The Last Mrs. Parrish. I sent you that like a year or two ago 💕

[@haileyhughes]

i never forget gifts lol, it’s my top love language 🥰💕

[@stephk7745]

I thought the exact same about the last mrs parish!! I was wtf I've read this before....

[@alexisnodine7055]

Were the ones that seemed original actually original or just copies of books we haven’t read 🧐😂

[@haileyhughes]

that is, in fact, the question 😭

[@tammyclements3922]

If it happened once maybe, but not if there is more than one book that a plot has been copied

[@SashasStory]

Yess! Been waiting for this vlog 😊

[@SashasStory]

I thought of the same thing. I read The Last Mrs. Parrish first and once I read The Housemaid, I was so confused because it was literally the same book. And I liked The Last Mrs. Parrish better…I was definitely disappointed about the whole thing

[@SashasStory]

Also, the set up of the books -how the point of view switched off half way through the book between the two main female characters - were also the same!

[@BrennaPatterson]

Loved this vlog and your honesty! 😊

[@obryana20]

I read The Housemaid but I had no idea it was ripped off from another book 😮 I think I will try her other books, though.

[@kristinestaples7607]

Sorry if you said it but which Frieda McFadden book is like Verity?

[@alidap2061]

The wife upstairs!

[@aPLAGUE0113]

Your book recommendations never fail Oh and I e never been this early lol

[@kennadeewilliams4245]

Omg we need to read The Darkest Prayer for the book club! Lol. Great recs! Thanks girl! It’s the squealing for me lol 😂

[@haileyhughes]

YESSS!!! next month it’s going on the poll 🤩

[@oth4evr237]

I fell in love with the Housemaid and am so sad to hear it was a rip off so I just purchased the original one you were talking about

[@Bookswithshae]

Just completed the housemaid…. Omg the drama!

[@AdventuresInMyaLand]

thank god i haven't read the housemaid yet, took that shit out of my kindle unlimited library lmao

[@snia1116]

I also thought it was like Verity or maybe it was the other book, I can’t remember the name. I did read an interview with Freida and she defended the similarities. She also mentioned she’s a doctor so she’s no dummy which surprised me. I think the statement is the one I read but not sure.

[@rainyfincher4293]

I thought The Last Mrs. Parish was totally different than The House Maid. 🤷

[@itslolaaab]

same

[@cocobarnes8634]

Agree! Love them both.

[@MandyDanyele]

Same.

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Ooo this is interesting… I’ve never read this author… but hesitant now 🤔

[@belair90210]

27:18 😂

[@alwaysreading]

Can relate to wanting to die when seeing ugly covers 😂

[@haileyhughes]

thank god i’m not alone 😭

[@patriciacannon4242]

Lol my ass is the same way. In a happy ass 14 year relationship and still get geeked when I see a fine ass tatted man 😂

[@Dolllfaced]

I found Millie to be SO annoying in the Housemaid’s Secret. Every chapter all she did was whine about how poor she was. Like girl. We get it 🙄.

[@haileyhughes]

no literally it was her whole personality 😭😭

[@sorryitsjenny]

I really really enjoyed the Housemaid. But I have not read the last Mrs. Parrish. I don’t know if that eliminated me from having an opinion about McFadden, but I have thoroughly been enjoying her books. They average 4/5 for me. What attracts me so much to her writing style is truly the short chapter. As a healthcare worker who also works a second job, my time is precious and sporadic. So feeling like I’m flying through a novel is extremely appealing to me. 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

[@libby10318]

I felt the same way reading The Housemaid, I enjoyed it but was also upset that it was such a rip off of The Last Mrs. Parrish. I liked them both but Mrs. Parrish was better for sure.

[@alwaysreading]

Plagiarism era got me loling 😂

[@justjanel1]

WHATTTT, I had NO idea!!!!!!!!!!!

[@owlthereader7721]

I agree with tha fact that Freida coppied Colleen but I loved so much Verity that I whished someone copies the book so I can enjoy it again with different characters😂 and here I am..enjoying The housemaid(a version of Verity) 😂😂

[@kellyrsmith923]

Omg I just read Never Lie and I hated it. Literally the worst book I’ve read so far, I could not get into the writing style bc it was so repetitive. I’m commenting before finishing the video so I’m super curious to see if you end up liking it or not 👀

[@kellyrsmith923]

Just finished the video 😅 definitely agree that Never Lie is original and that her writing style reminds me of Kiersten modglin. Glad you enjoyed Never Lie more than I did 😂

[@ellens771]

Why am i surprised she has original work GAHAH

[@cmeeki4]

Yes you should, vlog, vlog.

[@asparagusisreading]

27:59 but what if it’s not original and we just don’t know what book she copied

[@berrynicexo]

I really disliked how she ripped off The Last Mrs. Parish. Try The Inmate! It gave me Jar of Hearts vibes but without ripping it off. It’s completely different

[@annaphipps6276]

I always get Verity ripoff vibes from The Housemaid as well!!

[@Monster_ghoul]

Wait till y’all hear about Jane eyre

[@Sparklejumpropequeen374]

LANA!!!

[@shortsweet8563]

I read books to stay away from drama. Can't we just read and get along?!😒 some of y'all be doing the most.

[@mamimelusine]

I’ve been looking for someone on book tube to talk about this because I couldn’t believe no one was talking about plagiarism with these books. Yes people can have similar ideas and plots but for it to be so similar beat by beat and executed almost exactly the same until the very end is suspicious. As a scholarly critic I analyze books with similar ideas and plots all the time something can have the exact same concept and still be incredibly different in how it’s carried out. I just don’t think it’s ok. Yes it’s enjoyable but I think it’s because she took an existing book and improved in a few aspects, like making the housemaid character have more nuance. The Last Mrs Parrish is much better written though.

[@AvidMari23]

Lmao@im ready to go to war for Liv Constantine. Count me in Hailey just say where. ❤

[@kdelka81]

Possible spoiler for The Wife Upstairs....... When I read The Wife Upstairs, I had to look it up bc I was like...this is Verity. This is 100% Verity. I think it was on Goodreads that I saw a response from Feida Mcfadden. She said it was heartbreaking to hear people compare the two, and I was like, really? Of course people are comparing the 2! It's the same book! 😂 I still greatly enjoy her books, though. I loved the main character in The Housemaid's Secret. I thought she felt like a completely different character than the 1st book, though.

[@haileyhughes]

this is so real 😭 like why the denial?

[@jessy638]

Millie makes like, a thousand dumb decisions per book! It drives me crazy

[@katemcpeake6463]

Oh man, I had several of her books saved on my Scribd acct but I wanted to watch your video first. Totally respect your opinion - I have loved every recommendation you’ve made on your channel. Totally don’t think I want to read her now. 😬😬😬😬

[@katemcpeake6463]

However, I DID decide to finally read The Last Mrs. Parrish and it’s now at the top of my TBR. 😂😂

[@zubaerchaudhari8267]

Hello there 😊😊😊😊😊hey 😊😊😊😊😊😊hey

[@_foreverabookaddict_]

Ok, so I read Verity forever ago so i might be wrong. But this "statement" she put out where she says CoHO's has sex scenes........uhhhh, what? If it does it was 1 scene lol. So......what? Lmao 🤣

[@carlcohen-k8z]

This vlog resembles other vlogs but it is not plagiarism. Literature is filled with similar tropes. Please don't slander Freida McFadden for writing engaging and clever books that entertain millions of readers. Please.

[@samanthajones7773]

it’s just her opinion🫶🏼