Malibu Rising is the story of the Riva family, told over the course of a single day in 1983 — the day of their annual party. Flashbacks give more insight into their family history, including the 4 siblings’ famous father abandoning them, their mother’s alcoholism, and how Nina came to be her siblings’ caretaker. By 7 am the next morning, the party will be over and Malibu will be on fire — starting with Nina’s house where it took place. The book winds us through a lot of family drama that leads each of the siblings to important realizations about themselves and their role in the family dynamic moving forward. The ultimate beach read. TJR didn't disappoint!