A review by chinama
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-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

3.25

I found the writing style and characters to be bland. Most of the novel is spent watching the four siblings grow up, and there is some development but they're all pretty one-note. They were endearing, though. I enjoyed the 1960-80s Malibu setting. 
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