My thoughts: I’m always curious when an author switches from writing young adult/teen to adult books just how it’s going to work…especially when I haven’t read any of their previous books. Old and new, friendsĪnd frenemies, stepdaughters and business partners, ex-wives andĮx-husbands congregate, and the glittering facade of her life crumblesīeautifully paced and full of surprises, The Birthday Girl is an enthralling tale of a life lived in shadow, and its unavoidable consequences. Who matters in her life shows up, invited or not. The night of her fabulous birthday party in the desert-where everyone Her past comes at a cost, and all of Ellie’s secrets come to light on Something happened on the night of her sweet sixteenth.

This isn’t the first of her birthday parties that hasn’t goneĪs planned. Quite as perfect as it looks on the outside-Ellie is keeping many

Lush, well-appointed homes in Los Angeles, Park City, and Palm Springs Ī thriving career as a well-known fashion designer of casual women’s Ten-year-old girl two adorable and rambunctious six-year-old twin boys Husband an accomplished, college-age stepdaughter a beautiful Times bestselling author of Alex & Eliza comes a return to adultįiction, centered around a mysterious woman’s birthday celebration-andĮllie de Florent-Stinson is celebrating her fortieth birthday with a grand celebration in her fabulous house in Palm Springs.įorty, it appears Ellie has everything she ever wanted: a handsome

The Birthday Girl by Melissa de la Cruz