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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I loved the past timeline but the house party timeline is boring
emotional
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
TJR does it every single time! The woman is an absolute genius! β€οΈ π π π π π
When you read a book in 3 days while working full-time, it has to be rated 5 stars. Really liked these characters and the story that was their lives. Yeah, there were some superfluous characters but it didnβt detract from the book.
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
A book with so much water on its front cover, yet its first sentence presents a completely different element. Taylor Jenkins Reid, you are a genius.
Unlike the other TJR books I've read so far (TSHOEH and DJATS), Malibu Rising did not leave me wanting to know what would happen next. The world-building and family dynamics were incredibly well written, but the party itself was unexpectedly chaotic, much like the way it was described. Some side characters had unnecessary backstories, which, while serving to immerse you in a house party full of unfamiliar faces, could leave you confused or forgetful about them. However, the Riva siblings each had distinct characteristics, making a lasting impact on the story. Mick Rivaβs character felt genuine and unpretentious, despite flaws and all.
It's also crazy to think how incredibly smart Taylor Jenkins Reid is to write a book that is set within a 24-hour time period, which made sense that so much could happen in a short span of time. Not to mention the dynamics that siblings with a complex relationship can experience in just one night.
Unlike the other TJR books I've read so far (TSHOEH and DJATS), Malibu Rising did not leave me wanting to know what would happen next. The world-building and family dynamics were incredibly well written, but the party itself was unexpectedly chaotic, much like the way it was described. Some side characters had unnecessary backstories, which, while serving to immerse you in a house party full of unfamiliar faces, could leave you confused or forgetful about them. However, the Riva siblings each had distinct characteristics, making a lasting impact on the story. Mick Rivaβs character felt genuine and unpretentious, despite flaws and all.
It's also crazy to think how incredibly smart Taylor Jenkins Reid is to write a book that is set within a 24-hour time period, which made sense that so much could happen in a short span of time. Not to mention the dynamics that siblings with a complex relationship can experience in just one night.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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