When Mariana Andros’ niece, Zoe, calls her from Cambridge University asking her to come immediately, she knows something is wrong. Zoe thinks her friend Tara was murdered and is positive that Edward Fosca, a professor at the university, is the one who killed her. The problem is that Fosca is untouchable. Adored by the staff and students no one believes Mariana when she accuses him. Then another girl is murdered, and a secret society known as The Maidens is uncovered. An all-female, secret society that Fosca leads. Mariana becomes obsessed with proving his guilt, which threatens her credibility and her close relationships, but Mariana is determined to catch the killer.

Alex Michaelides does it again with his second novel, The Maidens. I enjoyed The Silent Patient, but I really loved The Maidens. This book is a bit of a slow burn in the beginning, but by Part 3, it picks up the pace, and I could not put it down at that point. I enjoy Michaelides writing style, and the shorter chapters made this book a complete page-turner. Greek mythology was woven throughout the story, and it was done so well that instead of taking up too much of the plot, it helped it progress. I thought I knew how it was going to end then a huge twist is thrown at us that I didn’t see coming at all. There is also a little surprise thrown into the story as well, that I thought was super clever on Michaelides part.

It’s best to go into this story blind so I don’t want to say more that would give anything away. All I will say is read The Maidens as soon as you can when it’s released on June 15th. While you do that, I’ll be waiting impatiently for Michaelides next book!

Thank you Celadon Books and NetGalley for my advanced copies in exchange for an honest review.