The Birthday Girl by Melissa de la Cruz

The Birthday Girl

Melissa de la Cruz

352 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

In the thrilling, suspenseful new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz, all of Ellie de Florent-Stinson's secrets come to light in one eventful evening full of twists, turns, and surprises. Before she became a glamo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 280 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
dark 55%
emotional 35%
sad 20%
tense 20%
reflective 15%
funny 10%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

fast 45%
slow 40%
medium 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Average rating

2.92

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