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A review by natreadthat
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Set against the rich and famous backdrop of Malibu, the buildup to the legendary Rivas party is immersive and delicious.
1980s: Mick Rivas sweeps June off her feet with his charm and the voice that’s going to take him places. His musical career takes off right as they get pregnant, but it’s not long until he leaves for another woman.
Present day: Nina, Jay, Hud, and Kit must fend for themselves. Nina is the responsible first child, Jay is the charismatic pro surfer, Hud is the quiet photographer, and Kit is still figuring out who she really is.
Malibu Rising is a multi-layered tale of family dysfunction, heartbreak, finding success, and learning from the mistakes of the past.
1980s: Mick Rivas sweeps June off her feet with his charm and the voice that’s going to take him places. His musical career takes off right as they get pregnant, but it’s not long until he leaves for another woman.
Present day: Nina, Jay, Hud, and Kit must fend for themselves. Nina is the responsible first child, Jay is the charismatic pro surfer, Hud is the quiet photographer, and Kit is still figuring out who she really is.
Malibu Rising is a multi-layered tale of family dysfunction, heartbreak, finding success, and learning from the mistakes of the past.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Infidelity, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content