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A review by celestialg
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.0
A family-centered drama akin to Little Fires Everywhere, and a story I did not expect to love. Shocked me at some points, cathartic at others - I was so invested. A lovely surprise that reminds you - every family has their shit.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Car accident, Cursing, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Abortion and Pregnancy