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mooskimoo's review against another edition
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
An easy read exploring family dynamics and relationships. While remaining a light read, Malibu Rising managed to cover some heavier themes like grief and abandonment.
ydekoter's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
3.75
megn317's review against another edition
5.0
Best beach read I’ve picked up this summer. Loved the setting the pace, the characters, the story…couldn’t put it down! Had to find out what happened. And also low key wish I could surf and be boozy in the 80s with my friends in this book …could do without the drugs though ha.
sklucas13's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this story. Expected more at the ending, would have liked it too wrap up but still enjoyed the book
kaiyaidk's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lsaunder0724's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The book has a pretty slow pace but the author’s writing style and short chapter length made it feel like it was moving along much faster.
When I was reading the book, I couldn’t put it down. After I put it down, I had trouble picking it up. Not sure that I’ve experienced that before. Overall I really liked it, I think.
When I was reading the book, I couldn’t put it down. After I put it down, I had trouble picking it up. Not sure that I’ve experienced that before. Overall I really liked it, I think.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
emmabreads's review against another edition
4.0
❝ It had brought destruction. It would also bring renewal, rising from the ashes. The story of fire. ❞
⋆.ೃ࿔*:･
★★★★☆ - 4 stars
⇛ this was a lot more interesting than carrie soto is back. the writing style was great and the pacing was pretty fast! i don’t have many thoughts on it, but it was an enjoyable read.
⋆.ೃ࿔*:･
★★★★☆ - 4 stars
⇛ this was a lot more interesting than carrie soto is back. the writing style was great and the pacing was pretty fast! i don’t have many thoughts on it, but it was an enjoyable read.
inook_u's review against another edition
5.0
Such an easy read!!!! Sooooo entertaining. Always love a TJR booms
cultneophyte7's review against another edition
4.0
On probably the very first sunny weekend this entire winter (seriously, wtf, we’re almost done with winters!) finally managed to get a relaxing day to myself, just simply lying outside in the sun and reading the entire afternoon. And this felt like just about the perfect book for it, with its whole oceanic summer beachy cozy vibe going for it. And must say, Taylor Jenkins Reid is one hell of a writer.
A very short read, this one pulls you in right from the very beginning and keeps you entertained throughout. Has got something of everything in little doses - tragedy, comedy, romance, all of which you’d expect of pretty much any family drama - which this book essentially is, in its core. And then it’s also about a party gone haywire. And it’s got some really interesting characters. Had kind of expected an adult version of Project X kind of story going in, and the second half was somewhat like that only, but not quite? Some of the romantic moments that made some part of it all had me grinning like a little idiot, so there’s that as well. Probably not the kind of book that is going to stay with me for long overall, but I had a great time reading it, so really not complaining.
And yeah, definitely gonna pick up more books by TJR in the days to come.
A very short read, this one pulls you in right from the very beginning and keeps you entertained throughout. Has got something of everything in little doses - tragedy, comedy, romance, all of which you’d expect of pretty much any family drama - which this book essentially is, in its core. And then it’s also about a party gone haywire. And it’s got some really interesting characters. Had kind of expected an adult version of Project X kind of story going in, and the second half was somewhat like that only, but not quite? Some of the romantic moments that made some part of it all had me grinning like a little idiot, so there’s that as well. Probably not the kind of book that is going to stay with me for long overall, but I had a great time reading it, so really not complaining.
And yeah, definitely gonna pick up more books by TJR in the days to come.