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The Birthday Girl
September 14th.
Tahlia Banks’ birthday.
No one ever remembered it… until the year she made sure they never forgot.
She clawed her way out of the ghetto, built an empire from nothing, and rose to billionaire status, but the view at the top turned out lonelier than the bottom. Her family only called when they needed money. Her so-called friends only showed up when there was something in it for them. And her boyfriend, the man who owed her loyalty, was loving on everything with two legs.
Her therapist told her to work on forgiveness, so she gave them one last chance.
One last chance to prove she wasn’t just a pocket to pick.
One last chance to show they deserved the love she kept giving.
But nothing could prepare her for what came next. The blow didn’t just hurt. It hollowed her out, left her unrecognizable, and filled her with a fury that rewrote her DNA, making her something new.
Something terrible.
She thought she knew betrayal. She thought she knew rage. She thought she knew what it meant to suffer at the hands of family, friends, and love.
She was wrong.
Then the man she trusted most vanished without a trace, leaving her the number one suspect in his disappearance.
Now, as the police close in and whispers grow louder, Tahlia isn’t fighting to prove her innocence. She’s fighting to make sure everyone who betrayed her pays.
Tahlia Banks’ birthday.
No one ever remembered it… until the year she made sure they never forgot.
She clawed her way out of the ghetto, built an empire from nothing, and rose to billionaire status, but the view at the top turned out lonelier than the bottom. Her family only called when they needed money. Her so-called friends only showed up when there was something in it for them. And her boyfriend, the man who owed her loyalty, was loving on everything with two legs.
Her therapist told her to work on forgiveness, so she gave them one last chance.
One last chance to prove she wasn’t just a pocket to pick.
One last chance to show they deserved the love she kept giving.
But nothing could prepare her for what came next. The blow didn’t just hurt. It hollowed her out, left her unrecognizable, and filled her with a fury that rewrote her DNA, making her something new.
Something terrible.
She thought she knew betrayal. She thought she knew rage. She thought she knew what it meant to suffer at the hands of family, friends, and love.
She was wrong.
Then the man she trusted most vanished without a trace, leaving her the number one suspect in his disappearance.
Now, as the police close in and whispers grow louder, Tahlia isn’t fighting to prove her innocence. She’s fighting to make sure everyone who betrayed her pays.
278 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 25, 2025
About the author
Mesha Mesh
79 books376 followersMesha Mesh, a Dallas native, made her writing debut in 2015 with "His Truth Your Nightmare" and has since penned several bestsellers, including "Banging My Billionaire Boss" and "The Don's Virgin Possession." UBAWA recognized her as one of the Top 100 Authors, and she was honored with a literary award from AAMBC and The Gem.
In 2017, Mesha became CEO of Allure Me Publications (now Mesha Mesh Presents), where she not only publishes her own works but also champions talented authors from around the world. Her love for books has taken her on many adventures, and there is more to come. Follow her on social media for more.
In 2017, Mesha became CEO of Allure Me Publications (now Mesha Mesh Presents), where she not only publishes her own works but also champions talented authors from around the world. Her love for books has taken her on many adventures, and there is more to come. Follow her on social media for more.
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November 8, 2025
I have NO words! 🥴🫠
March 1, 2026
Unhinged X2!
The way this story started out, at only 5% I knew nobody would be safe. I felt bad for Tahlia as she literally had no one around her that had her best interest at heart. I mean who needs enemies with family like hers! And when s*** hit the fan, the level of unhinged left me speechless.
One thing I enjoyed was that the FMC was the billionaire. There are plenty of billionaire MMCs, seeing the FMC in that roll out was a great move.. I also love how the anthi Overall a good read that I enjoyed.
The way this story started out, at only 5% I knew nobody would be safe. I felt bad for Tahlia as she literally had no one around her that had her best interest at heart. I mean who needs enemies with family like hers! And when s*** hit the fan, the level of unhinged left me speechless.
One thing I enjoyed was that the FMC was the billionaire. There are plenty of billionaire MMCs, seeing the FMC in that roll out was a great move.. I also love how the anthi Overall a good read that I enjoyed.
October 17, 2025
Just wow!!
This book was good from start to finish. It left me anticipating what would happen next. The Birthday Girl is a story that’ll stay with me for a long time because of the twists and turns, and instability of the characters. I thought I knew where the story was headed but the twists surprised me. This is a must read for thriller lovers.
This book was good from start to finish. It left me anticipating what would happen next. The Birthday Girl is a story that’ll stay with me for a long time because of the twists and turns, and instability of the characters. I thought I knew where the story was headed but the twists surprised me. This is a must read for thriller lovers.
October 8, 2025
This was INSANITY in the best way lmao if you don’t like gore skip it but Mesha this was too good. I didn’t really get the Dr. part cus how could he continue to practice? Also what happened to Ezra cus that man was terrible at his job
October 15, 2025
Oh my word! The Birthday Girl is full of wicked people, steady scheming and looking to come up while disregarding those they used. Each plot revealed was worst than the one before— and Tahlia had enough! Whew I couldn’t have imagined the things that went on in these pages but I could not put it down.
🚨Spoiler
I am so here for the Joker and Harley Quinn vibes at the end. Hopefully there’s an update on those two crazy cats lol. I need it bad!
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I am so here for the Joker and Harley Quinn vibes at the end. Hopefully there’s an update on those two crazy cats lol. I need it bad!
October 10, 2025
Mouth open the whole time.
This book had me at the trigger warnings!
“Nearly every trigger warning applies… this is a descent into the darkest parts of the human mind… if you came here for something raw, unsettling, and unforgettable, then welcome”.
Thank you to who recommended this book!
This book had me at the trigger warnings!
“Nearly every trigger warning applies… this is a descent into the darkest parts of the human mind… if you came here for something raw, unsettling, and unforgettable, then welcome”.
Thank you to who recommended this book!
October 10, 2025
😆😆😆
Just when I thought I had Mesha Mesh figured out, she hit me with the ultimate plot twist and released a thriller - and it was so good!!! I’m here for stepping out of the norm and trying something new. The Birthday Girl gave me all I could handle - a solid plot, gore, revenge, twists, a morally grey character, and an unexpected accomplice. I truly felt bad for Tahlia, she was awkward, successful, and constantly made fun of by her family but that didn’t stop them from having their hands out. In the end, who’s laughing now? I give it 4.5⭐️, I had a few questions about the ending but I thoroughly enjoyed this one! And the cover is 🔥
Just when I thought I had Mesha Mesh figured out, she hit me with the ultimate plot twist and released a thriller - and it was so good!!! I’m here for stepping out of the norm and trying something new. The Birthday Girl gave me all I could handle - a solid plot, gore, revenge, twists, a morally grey character, and an unexpected accomplice. I truly felt bad for Tahlia, she was awkward, successful, and constantly made fun of by her family but that didn’t stop them from having their hands out. In the end, who’s laughing now? I give it 4.5⭐️, I had a few questions about the ending but I thoroughly enjoyed this one! And the cover is 🔥
October 8, 2025
This book centres on Thalia, a woman that on the surface seems to have everything. But under the glitter lies a very psycophatic individual who'll do anything to achieve her vengeance.
I liked the book more than I initially thought I would. Seeing the main character spiral more and more as the book progressed created a worthy study of a psycophatic and narcissistic person.
I would have liked for more cohesion between all of the points of views and characters, it felt a little rushed.
I liked the book more than I initially thought I would. Seeing the main character spiral more and more as the book progressed created a worthy study of a psycophatic and narcissistic person.
I would have liked for more cohesion between all of the points of views and characters, it felt a little rushed.
October 19, 2025
WHOA!! This book was wild from start to finish! For this to be the author’s first thriller, I am majorly impressed. I am someone who reads a lot of thrillers, and this story was very different from all of the thrillers I have previously read. I love that the main character was a black woman, and I also love that she was a billionaire. This book was full of action, drama, twist and turns. I found myself rooting for the female main character, even though I probably shouldn’t have been lol. I would love to see a sequel to find out what happens next. I am anxiously awaiting the next thriller from this author. Kudos for a job well done!
October 1, 2025
Tahlia Banks
THIS IS NOT A ROMANCE! You said your first thriller? Girl I ate this book up. I was at work kicking my feet cause Tahlia is how I be feeling sometimes. Suh was just tired of being used and snapped! Danielle though, she should have had the same encore like Mercedes. SPOILER ALERT…… I never ever ever expected the therapist that mf crazy too. Yessss Mesh this was so so good from beginning to end. I love you in your unhinged bag, but add thriller to it too. I would love to see you write more thrillers.
THIS IS NOT A ROMANCE! You said your first thriller? Girl I ate this book up. I was at work kicking my feet cause Tahlia is how I be feeling sometimes. Suh was just tired of being used and snapped! Danielle though, she should have had the same encore like Mercedes. SPOILER ALERT…… I never ever ever expected the therapist that mf crazy too. Yessss Mesh this was so so good from beginning to end. I love you in your unhinged bag, but add thriller to it too. I would love to see you write more thrillers.
October 26, 2025
WOW
WTF DID I JUST READ 😳😳😳👀👀👀🤔🤔🤔. I’M NOT GONNA LIE THIS BOOK HAD FAR TOO MANY FILLER WORDS THAT TOOK AWAY FROM AN AMAZING CRAZY ASF STORYLINE🤷🏽♀️. HAD THIS NOT BEEN THE BOOK CHOSEN FOR BOOK CLUB I WOULDN’T HAVE EVER GAVE IT A SECOND GLANCE🤷🏽♀️.
I MUST SAY THE ONE THING I DON’T AGREE WITH IS THE AUTHOR SAYING THERE WAS NO ROMANCE OR HEA AT THE END, CAUSE TALIHA AND DR FERRELL MOST DEFINITELY GOT THEIR HEA AT THE END😁. THIS BOOK WAS EFFING CRAZY AS ALL GET OUT. LIKE I RELATED TO TALIHA AND I UNDERSTOOD HER NEED FOR REVENGE BUT I DRAW THE LINE AT CHILDREN. THEM BABIES WERE INNOCENT AND I WOULD’VE AT LEAST LAID THEM IN THE BACK OF THEIR AIN’T ISH MOMMA VEHICLE THEN FINISHED THE JOB 🤷🏽♀️.
HER MOMS AND SISTER WERE JEALOUS MANIPULATIVE SPINELESS EVIL BIT**ES WHO WANTED EVERYTHING BUT DIDN’T WANNA WORK FOR ANY OF IT. HER SORRY EXCUSE FOR A DADDY WAS JUST A BIH. I WILL NEVER GET HOW A "MAN" COULD ALLOW SOMEONE TO MISTREAT HIS CHILD ON ANY DAY IDGAF🤬🤬🤬.
I TOLD MY BOO THANG THAT DR FERRELL WAS SOMEHOW INVOLVED I MOST DEFINITELY SAW THAT BUT THAT PLOT TWIST AT THE END😳😳😳. YEAH THAT’S SOME CRAZY LOVE FOR YOU AND LIKE I SAID AN HEA WAS HAD🤷🏽♀️🤣🤣🤣. EVERYBODY GOT WHAT THEY DESERVED AND I’M GLAD THEY SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST😁
WTF DID I JUST READ 😳😳😳👀👀👀🤔🤔🤔. I’M NOT GONNA LIE THIS BOOK HAD FAR TOO MANY FILLER WORDS THAT TOOK AWAY FROM AN AMAZING CRAZY ASF STORYLINE🤷🏽♀️. HAD THIS NOT BEEN THE BOOK CHOSEN FOR BOOK CLUB I WOULDN’T HAVE EVER GAVE IT A SECOND GLANCE🤷🏽♀️.
I MUST SAY THE ONE THING I DON’T AGREE WITH IS THE AUTHOR SAYING THERE WAS NO ROMANCE OR HEA AT THE END, CAUSE TALIHA AND DR FERRELL MOST DEFINITELY GOT THEIR HEA AT THE END😁. THIS BOOK WAS EFFING CRAZY AS ALL GET OUT. LIKE I RELATED TO TALIHA AND I UNDERSTOOD HER NEED FOR REVENGE BUT I DRAW THE LINE AT CHILDREN. THEM BABIES WERE INNOCENT AND I WOULD’VE AT LEAST LAID THEM IN THE BACK OF THEIR AIN’T ISH MOMMA VEHICLE THEN FINISHED THE JOB 🤷🏽♀️.
HER MOMS AND SISTER WERE JEALOUS MANIPULATIVE SPINELESS EVIL BIT**ES WHO WANTED EVERYTHING BUT DIDN’T WANNA WORK FOR ANY OF IT. HER SORRY EXCUSE FOR A DADDY WAS JUST A BIH. I WILL NEVER GET HOW A "MAN" COULD ALLOW SOMEONE TO MISTREAT HIS CHILD ON ANY DAY IDGAF🤬🤬🤬.
I TOLD MY BOO THANG THAT DR FERRELL WAS SOMEHOW INVOLVED I MOST DEFINITELY SAW THAT BUT THAT PLOT TWIST AT THE END😳😳😳. YEAH THAT’S SOME CRAZY LOVE FOR YOU AND LIKE I SAID AN HEA WAS HAD🤷🏽♀️🤣🤣🤣. EVERYBODY GOT WHAT THEY DESERVED AND I’M GLAD THEY SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST😁
November 3, 2025
15/10!! I love a good psycho thriller!
October 8, 2025
Dark, twisted, sadistic, and more.
I severely underestimated what this book had to offer. For this to be this author's first thriller, she wrote it like a vet. The plot twists and the gruesome acts were crazier than anything I've read thus far. Tahlia is crowned the most unhinged character ever, whether male or female. This book shows just how easy it is to snap after years of mistreatment and people playing in your face. My mouth is still on the floor. Tahlia said she wasn't sparing a soul, and she meant just that. One part in particular was way too dark for me, and you'll know it when you make it to it.
I severely underestimated what this book had to offer. For this to be this author's first thriller, she wrote it like a vet. The plot twists and the gruesome acts were crazier than anything I've read thus far. Tahlia is crowned the most unhinged character ever, whether male or female. This book shows just how easy it is to snap after years of mistreatment and people playing in your face. My mouth is still on the floor. Tahlia said she wasn't sparing a soul, and she meant just that. One part in particular was way too dark for me, and you'll know it when you make it to it.
April 22, 2026
I am still reeling after finishing The Birthday Girl by Mesha Mesh!
Dark, unhinged, and completely addictive, this story had me glued to every page (and honestly irritated at real life for getting in the way). The tension builds in a way that feels almost intoxicating—you know things are spiraling, you feel the chaos coming, and yet you can’t look away.
If loving this kind of twisted, chaotic brilliance is wrong, I don’t want to be right. This is the kind of thriller that reminds me why I love the genre—the shock, the intensity, the “did that really just happen?!” moments that keep you buzzing long after the final page.
Easily one of my top thriller reads of the year. Five stars, no hesitation—and I will be first in line for whatever Mesha Mesh writes next.
Dark, unhinged, and completely addictive, this story had me glued to every page (and honestly irritated at real life for getting in the way). The tension builds in a way that feels almost intoxicating—you know things are spiraling, you feel the chaos coming, and yet you can’t look away.
If loving this kind of twisted, chaotic brilliance is wrong, I don’t want to be right. This is the kind of thriller that reminds me why I love the genre—the shock, the intensity, the “did that really just happen?!” moments that keep you buzzing long after the final page.
Easily one of my top thriller reads of the year. Five stars, no hesitation—and I will be first in line for whatever Mesha Mesh writes next.
November 26, 2025
4.5 stars
For this to be this authors first thriller she did an AMAZINGJOB, thrill from beginning to end LITERALLY!!!
****SPOILERS BELOW!!!! ****
This book was absolute chaos, the people in Tahlia’s life never loved or cared about her, they used her, belittled her and never felt an ounce of remorse since her childhood. After planning a huge party for herself and no one showed up, not even her cheating boyfriend she snapped and got revenge on everyone who did her wrong!
The twist at the end with her therapist’s involvement & her boyfriend still be alive was a very shocking twist.
For this to be this authors first thriller she did an AMAZINGJOB, thrill from beginning to end LITERALLY!!!
****SPOILERS BELOW!!!! ****
This book was absolute chaos, the people in Tahlia’s life never loved or cared about her, they used her, belittled her and never felt an ounce of remorse since her childhood. After planning a huge party for herself and no one showed up, not even her cheating boyfriend she snapped and got revenge on everyone who did her wrong!
The twist at the end with her therapist’s involvement & her boyfriend still be alive was a very shocking twist.
April 25, 2026
If you say you can’t listen to single narrator audiobooks, I challenge you to listen to this one, I think it will change your mind!
The audiobook is performed by Sable Lyn who did an exceptional job. It’s 9 hours and 7 minutes on 1x speed.
Be prepared this is an unhinged story with lots of drama. There’s all of the twist and turns that I expect from a thriller with a heavy plot line at the center.
Make sure you check your triggers, there are a lot of heavy topics…
I am so glad that Podium Entertainment provided me with a copy of this audiobook to review! It’s a must listen in 2026 for sure!!!
The audiobook is performed by Sable Lyn who did an exceptional job. It’s 9 hours and 7 minutes on 1x speed.
Be prepared this is an unhinged story with lots of drama. There’s all of the twist and turns that I expect from a thriller with a heavy plot line at the center.
Make sure you check your triggers, there are a lot of heavy topics…
I am so glad that Podium Entertainment provided me with a copy of this audiobook to review! It’s a must listen in 2026 for sure!!!
December 3, 2025
If you want to read a suspenseful thriller about a Black woman getting her lick back after being betrayed by everyone around her, this is for you. This book gave Criminal Minds meets Tyler Perry in the best way possible. While I anticipated half of the twist at the end, I didn’t see the other half coming. Very good, quick first thriller from the urban romance author Mesha Mesh.
May 11, 2026
I gave it 3.25 ⭐
I enjoyed the story line. The plot twist twisted. I did partially guess part of the plot twist. What I didn't like was some things seemed to be over described. Like some of the descriptions was a little wordy and not needed. That made the book drag a bit for me. This book could have been like 50-100 pages shorter. I did really like the unhinged, delusional, crazy part though.
I enjoyed the story line. The plot twist twisted. I did partially guess part of the plot twist. What I didn't like was some things seemed to be over described. Like some of the descriptions was a little wordy and not needed. That made the book drag a bit for me. This book could have been like 50-100 pages shorter. I did really like the unhinged, delusional, crazy part though.
October 24, 2025
Birthday Read
This was the author's first thriller, and I was impressed. The plot twist at the end had my jaw on the floor. I hope she plans to write more thrillers in the future because I thoroughly enjoyed this.
This was the author's first thriller, and I was impressed. The plot twist at the end had my jaw on the floor. I hope she plans to write more thrillers in the future because I thoroughly enjoyed this.
November 8, 2025
THAT WAS A LOT. A lot of wild sh*t 😂 I was TUNED IN from the very first page. A revenge story at its best. Literally anybody can get it…. And did ‼️ this was a good time from start to finish. Insanity at its finest.
September 29, 2025
Great Debut!
This was a nice change and I truly enjoyed it! Thalia was crazy!! Lol Getting eady for part 2! Bravo!!!
This was a nice change and I truly enjoyed it! Thalia was crazy!! Lol Getting eady for part 2! Bravo!!!
October 5, 2025
….scratches head… I don’t know what I just read lol my flabber is gasted!! First read by Mesha and baby!! She did that!! Yall just have to read for yourself.
November 9, 2025
Excuse me what ?!
5/5
5/5
September 26, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Love it!!! The ending was a shocker I didn’t see that coming at all! I enjoyed this book from beginning to end.
Love it!!! The ending was a shocker I didn’t see that coming at all! I enjoyed this book from beginning to end.
November 6, 2025
WOW, WOW, WOW
I was not expecting this book to have me in shock. It definitely had my attention from beginning to end. Tahlia was more than a woman scorned by her man. She was a woman determined to make those who wronged her pay. The author did a great job with making things appear one way, but then the plot twists pull you in another direction, and by the end of the story, you're left with your mouth wide open like no way. I highly recommend reading this book.
I was not expecting this book to have me in shock. It definitely had my attention from beginning to end. Tahlia was more than a woman scorned by her man. She was a woman determined to make those who wronged her pay. The author did a great job with making things appear one way, but then the plot twists pull you in another direction, and by the end of the story, you're left with your mouth wide open like no way. I highly recommend reading this book.
December 20, 2025
The Birthday Girl by Mesha Mesh is a wild, gripping thriller that refuses to let go once it starts. Tahlia Banks is a self-made billionaire whose birthday becomes the catalyst for a dramatic unraveling of betrayal, rage, and vengeance. The story blends sharp twists, emotional intensity, and morally complex characters in a way that kept me turning pages nonstop. Dark, unpredictable, and unforgettable—this book is a must-read for fans of revenge-driven suspense with depth.
October 29, 2025
★★★★☆ A Savage, Unrelenting Descent into Vengeance
Mesha Mesh delivers a psychological thriller that doesn't just push boundaries, it obliterates them. Literally came out swinging out the gate! The Birthday Girl is a brutal exploration of what happens when a woman who's given everything finally decides to take back what's owed, with interest that compounds in blood.
Tahlia Banks is no passive victim. She's a self-made billionaire who clawed out of poverty only to discover that success doesn't insulate you from betrayal, it just makes the knives sharper. Mesh crafts a protagonist who embodies "the dignity of a queen in exile," watching her world crumble with calculated precision before methodically dismantling everyone who wronged her.
The prose cuts like glass. Lines such as "Calm is just trouble holding its breath" and "If men had nothing else, they had audacity" deliver sharp social commentary wrapped in dark humor. Mesh doesn't waste words with every sentence serves to mount the tension.
What makes this story truly unsettling is how Tahlia's transformation feels earned. She's not suddenly unhinged; she's systematically stripped of every illusion about love, loyalty, and family until vengeance becomes the only language left. The contrast between her polished exterior and the violence brewing beneath creates unbearable tension.
The supporting cast, particularly the chaotic friendship with Sadie and the enigmatic Dr. Farrell, adds layers to Tahlia's unraveling. The imagery is visceral and unapologetic, particularly in scenes that blur the line between art and atrocity.
Minor issues with pacing in the middle prevent this from being a perfect five stars, but the raw audacity of the narrative more than compensates. This isn't a story about justice or redemption, it's about watching someone choose destruction with full awareness and zero regrets. Whew what a ride and I love that twist at the end!
Content warning: Graphic violence, infidelity, toxic family dynamics, and morally complex protagonist. Not for the faint of heart, but absolutely for those who love antiheroes who actually commit to the darkness.
Mesha Mesh delivers a psychological thriller that doesn't just push boundaries, it obliterates them. Literally came out swinging out the gate! The Birthday Girl is a brutal exploration of what happens when a woman who's given everything finally decides to take back what's owed, with interest that compounds in blood.
Tahlia Banks is no passive victim. She's a self-made billionaire who clawed out of poverty only to discover that success doesn't insulate you from betrayal, it just makes the knives sharper. Mesh crafts a protagonist who embodies "the dignity of a queen in exile," watching her world crumble with calculated precision before methodically dismantling everyone who wronged her.
The prose cuts like glass. Lines such as "Calm is just trouble holding its breath" and "If men had nothing else, they had audacity" deliver sharp social commentary wrapped in dark humor. Mesh doesn't waste words with every sentence serves to mount the tension.
What makes this story truly unsettling is how Tahlia's transformation feels earned. She's not suddenly unhinged; she's systematically stripped of every illusion about love, loyalty, and family until vengeance becomes the only language left. The contrast between her polished exterior and the violence brewing beneath creates unbearable tension.
The supporting cast, particularly the chaotic friendship with Sadie and the enigmatic Dr. Farrell, adds layers to Tahlia's unraveling. The imagery is visceral and unapologetic, particularly in scenes that blur the line between art and atrocity.
Minor issues with pacing in the middle prevent this from being a perfect five stars, but the raw audacity of the narrative more than compensates. This isn't a story about justice or redemption, it's about watching someone choose destruction with full awareness and zero regrets. Whew what a ride and I love that twist at the end!
Content warning: Graphic violence, infidelity, toxic family dynamics, and morally complex protagonist. Not for the faint of heart, but absolutely for those who love antiheroes who actually commit to the darkness.
March 29, 2026
Thanks to podium for access to this audio book. All opinions are entirely my own. The Birthday Girl by Mesha Mesh is one of those psychological thrillers that pulls you in quickly and refuses to let you get comfortable. From the beginning, there’s an underlying tension that keeps building, and just when you think you have a handle on what’s happening, the story makes you question everything. I had a love/hate relationship with the main character, Thalia, throughout the book. She’s complex, frustrating, and at times completely unhinged. There were moments where I sympathized with her, followed immediately by moments where I was internally yelling, “How could you do that?” That emotional push and pull made the experience even more engaging. The audiobook format made the story even more immersive. There were multiple points where I found myself genuinely shocked—sitting there with my mouth open, replaying scenes in my head because I couldn’t believe what just happened, or what was about to happen. And I mean that in the best possible way. This is a fast-paced, twisty read that doesn’t waste time. The plot keeps moving, the tension stays high, and the emotional stakes continue to build as the story unfolds. It’s definitely a rollercoaster, and by the end, I felt like I needed a moment to process everything. Overall, this is a gripping psychological thriller that delivers on suspense, drama, and unexpected turns. If you enjoy stories that keep you guessing, challenge your assumptions, and leave you feeling a mix of emotions, this one is absolutely worth picking up!
May 4, 2026
This book has been on my TBR for awhile now so when I saw the opportunity to join a book tour, i hoped on it. Thank you Pretty girls do read! This book lives up to all the hype! The cover drew me in but the mess! Whew! The mess came through first chapter and never let up. Talk about stressed!! If you love suspense with a heavy side of mess … go ahead and pick this up! What would you do if you spent thousands on your birthday party and every last guest, your family and best friends, ghost you?! As someone who loves birthdays I resonated with Tahlia. When you are the person who always puts others before yourself, when it's not reciprocated, it hurts. This book reminds me of cutthroat by Octavia Grant iykyk. If you thought Eden was Ms get her lick back … babyyyy just wait until you meet Tahlia! Everyone in this book got what they deserved! Well maybe not everyone lol but why would you do my girl like that, and on her birthday?! The end left me with my mouth wide open and I still have questions Ms. Mesha. I’m not gonna spoil it for yall but this is definitely a 5 star for me. I immediately want to jump into the rest of Mesha's catalog.
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