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
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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 361 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 61%
emotional 46%
reflective 15%
sad 15%
tense 15%
funny 7%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 51%
fast 34%
medium 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Average rating

2.92

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