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Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

191 reviews

misslaurenreads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow! This was simply great. I love how Taylor Jenkins Reid put little Easter eggs of characters from her other stories, such as Evelyn Hugo, scattered throughout. Makes me want to read more from her to see who else crops up in other books.
This story is about family and resiliency and the bond of siblings. Their love for each other is sweet and inspiring and although technically a “historical” fiction, this story stands the test of time and could happen today just as easily. There are some great quotes in this one that really made me stop in my tracks.

“Must be nice. To be able to be weak. I wouldn’t know.” And “There’s no room for you in my life anymore. And I don’t owe it to you to make any space.”

just wow!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Moderate: Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Car accident

rylol's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

i loved the chapters taking place in the past, they were so interesting

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Alcohol

elzbethmrgn's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism

Moderate: Drug abuse

Minor: Sexual content

hannahwhiteyy's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was everything. I loved each of the characters, even the ones I tried so hard to hate. And related a little too hard to Nina.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Death, Sexism, Violence, Police brutality, Car accident, and Pregnancy

Minor: Miscarriage and Sexual harassment

martapsalvado's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Character building ✔️
Character development ✔️
Lots and lots of drama ✔️
Coherent and captivating story ✔️
Summer vibes ✔️

After the disappointment that was Daisy Jones & The Six for me, I have restored my faith in Taylor Jenkins Reid. I had so much fun reading this, especially towards the middle/ending of the book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Sexual content, Blood, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Gun violence, Infertility, and Abortion

ginadapooh's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol

ccassidy98's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Violence

kellyinbookland's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Abandonment

aklovekorn's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

breeinreadingland's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Violence, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism