A review by catalinamunoz
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I have yet to rate a Taylor Jenkins Reid book less than five starts. 

I love how her books are stand-alone yet share a universe and have character cameos and easter eggs. She positions the story she is telling in a way that makes sense for her fans and people who have read all her other work (Like me!) 

Her latest books contain character studies of famous people. Malibu Rising follows four famous siblings, all surfers except one, a professional photographer.

What you know going in is that there is a party, and that night, their house burns down. From there, you follow each sibling, their issues, and what they did the night of the party. On the surface, there is nothing immediately special about the story, yet it ends up gripping you. I could not put the book down; the characters feel like real people.

I love that you follow a whole family. There are heartwarming moments as well as challenging ones. I had a lot of fun!