A review by galaech
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

adventurous emotional reflective medium-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

4.5

I really enjoyed seeing the four siblings' relationship and how "family" as a subject is treated in this book. I liked how June's and her kids' personalities are shown, how the same situation can affect them so differently and which role each of them turn out to play in their family.

I found the second half of the book a bit slower, but apart from that, this book is such a good read. Taylor is a brilliant writer.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Abandonment, Death of parent, Drug use, and Grief

Moderate: Vomit and Sexism