13k reviews for:

Birthday Girl

Penelope Douglas

3.78 AVERAGE

tzmd's review against another edition

4.5

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 “I don’t care about the wedding. I just want the life.”

⭐️ 4.5/5 

This book is a slow burn of forbidden desire that twists your stomach in the best way. From the very start, sparks fly between the characters even before they fully understand their connection, and the way they watch and resist each other is deliciously tense. The romance isn’t just spicy—it’s achy, raw, and intoxicating, with a forbidden edge that keeps you hooked. 

The dynamic is complicated, taboo, and utterly consuming, but the heart of the story—their undeniable connection—is impossible not to root for. The tension, restraint, and yearning are all expertly done, making it a heart-wrenching, addictive read. Age gap, family drama, or eyebrow-raising situations aside, they’re perfect for each other, and the writing makes every stolen glance, every whispered word, utterly memorable. 

 “So, she’s off-limits to you, then?” “Yes!” “Then why were you looking at her like you loved what she was wearing and wanted to see it on your bedroom floor tonight?” 

afij1601's review against another edition

3.0

funny reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lilotta's review against another edition

3.5

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

yvmtxx's review against another edition

1.0

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Idk what to say….it was meh

merisel's review against another edition

3.75

emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

amerkord's review against another edition

5.0

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Amazing

pinilover's review against another edition

4.0

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

laura22222's review against another edition

4.75

dark emotional lighthearted

evolutionmisconception's review against another edition

4.0

challenging emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

trinitypaige's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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such a good read