A review by savannalope
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

TJR books for me are like brain candy. Something about the way she tries to make her cast of characters diverse is off putting, not because I don't like diversity but because her diverse characters often feel like they are on the verge of being token characters, in a way that makes me uncomfortable. This was the first book where I figured out that all her books are intertwined by a small thread of overlapping characters, which for some reason actually made me annoyed instead of delighted. I dunno, I guess I'm kind of a hater? And yet I still find myself listening to her audiobooks when I need something to listen to while working and doing chores?