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Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

664 reviews

falibat's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, and Infidelity

Minor: Abortion and Sexual harassment

its_van_vulpen's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Body shaming, Drug use, Car accident, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cursing, Gun violence, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Miscarriage

Minor: Abortion

bex47's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

3.25

A quick, easy, engaging read, though not a masterpiece by any stretch. The siblings were likeable enough, and I enjoyed both their individual and collective growth. My main issue was that most of the themes and topics already were present in Jenkins Reid's other novels, and were executed a lot better. The corrupting nature of fame, the cheating, toxic relationships, family drama; nothing new was really being brought to the table. That being said, I didn't really hate anything about it, so it's a solid 3.25 for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment

Moderate: Drug use, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Addiction, and Grief

clara_2021's review against another edition

Why does there have to be so much sex? I get it but i also dont get it. Bummer cause i like the premise but 5 chapters in and already two scenes? Bffr

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Drug use

nova123's review against another edition

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

5.0

another book in which tjr proves that shitty cheating men are the root of all our problems

(lesbian kit I love you)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Alcoholism, and Abandonment

Moderate: Drug use and Infidelity

Minor: Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence

haley_elisabeth's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

I just love Taylor Jenkins Reid! A few trashy, sex parts but overall very heart warming and sweet story. Fast read. I really enjoyed it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Drug use, and Addiction

ksabol's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Abandonment

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Drug use

dmwpg's review against another edition

emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

4.0

Set in a single day, the Riva family is instantly likeable, their trials relatable and the sibling bond at the centre of the book a really beautiful set of relationships to behold. A fun crossover I didn’t expect with Carrie Soto as wel!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Fatphobia, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Drug use

julesthebookdragon417's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-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

3.25

The first half was a 4.0 for me, with potential to reach even higher. Beautiful exploration of characters, relationships, and the web of events and comnections that made the family at the heart of the story. But as part two begins, the pacing, scope of characters, and plotting style all shifted into something completely different. Either style would have been good, but smashing them together felt disjointed and disappointing, especially in how conveniently all the loose little threads wrapped up. I also wasn't a fan of how the absentee father storyline was resolved.

It wasn't Hallmark, but it does wrap up with something of a messy bow. If you enjoy a character getting to finally say their piece to the person who did them wrong you might find it gratifying.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug use, and Infidelity

Moderate: Grief

maika's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful sad

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcohol and Emotional abuse

Minor: Sexual harassment, Drug use, Chronic illness, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, and Car accident