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

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Alex & Eliza comes a return to adult fiction, centered around a mysterious woman's birthday celebration—and what it reveals about her past. Ellie de Florent-Stinson is celebrating her fortieth b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 40%
emotional 30%
reflective 20%
tense 20%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%

Pace

slow 44%
fast 44%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 37% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Average rating

2.96

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