sueotwell's review against another edition
3.0
This was not my favorite, it was only at the end that I found any character I liked. I appreciate the idea of this book but the actual layout was not my favorite....
nkthomas720's review against another edition
4.0
This book had me guessing until the end, surprising twists!!
therealjunglebookie's review against another edition
3.0
I was really enjoying it up until the part where I find out that she married brooks while she was a sophomore by flying out to Mexico? This book was set in the modern day timeline. It doesn’t matter if Brooke’s used his dads credit card, You need a passport / ID to fly and Mish was poor and her mom was trash so it’s very unlikely she wouldve had a passport and she would have been too young to drive.
That’s the only issue I had with the book though, besides that it was a really immersive mystery. I wouldn’t classify it as a thriller by any means though.
That’s the only issue I had with the book though, besides that it was a really immersive mystery. I wouldn’t classify it as a thriller by any means though.
alleebookedup's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
menniemenace's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't enjoy this. I didn't like the constant name-dropping and the plot wasn't that suspenseful. I thought the ending was pretty cute but that's the only thing I liked about the book
**Book 3 out of 10 in the reading marathon
**Book 3 out of 10 in the reading marathon
maries_shelf's review against another edition
5.0
After receiving The Birthday Girl from Netgalley, I also got a printed copy from the publisher. I guess it was meant to be :)
This is the first book I’ve ever read by Melissa de la Cruz and it completely sucked me in and kept me engaged the whole time I was reading it. I couldn’t put the book down once I had started!
First off, this author really knows how to write about rich people. Her nonchalant style of name-dropping and shameless way of describing the lives of the rich are enough to make you feel a little like a naughty rather starstruck voyeur. On top of that, the story is just really, really good.
The chapters alternate between the past and the present. In the past, best friends Mish and Leo set out to celebrate Leo’s sixteenth birthday. The two girls come from broken families and live in a trailer park. The story builds up to something that happens on Leo’s birthday that seems to be life-changing for the characters. In the present, Ellie, whom we may assume is either Mish or Leo in the future, is a very wealthy lady who is throwing herself a huge fortieth birthday bash. She invites people from her past and present, and the group is quite eclectic.
What blew me away was the ending. Never did I ever guess that ending. It was just so clever. I may need to reread the book. It’s simply shocking, so wait for that twist at the end people. This psychological suspense thriller is the best of the best.
This is the first book I’ve ever read by Melissa de la Cruz and it completely sucked me in and kept me engaged the whole time I was reading it. I couldn’t put the book down once I had started!
First off, this author really knows how to write about rich people. Her nonchalant style of name-dropping and shameless way of describing the lives of the rich are enough to make you feel a little like a naughty rather starstruck voyeur. On top of that, the story is just really, really good.
The chapters alternate between the past and the present. In the past, best friends Mish and Leo set out to celebrate Leo’s sixteenth birthday. The two girls come from broken families and live in a trailer park. The story builds up to something that happens on Leo’s birthday that seems to be life-changing for the characters. In the present, Ellie, whom we may assume is either Mish or Leo in the future, is a very wealthy lady who is throwing herself a huge fortieth birthday bash. She invites people from her past and present, and the group is quite eclectic.
What blew me away was the ending. Never did I ever guess that ending. It was just so clever. I may need to reread the book. It’s simply shocking, so wait for that twist at the end people. This psychological suspense thriller is the best of the best.
pages_of_devin's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Murder, and Drug use
ashleighvercholuk's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bookishnicole's review against another edition
1.0
Gods. I would have DNF'D this if I hadn't needed it for my Bookish Bingo. Ellie was vapid and dull, and the "mystery" of her identity was also, not too interesting