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A review by bex47
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
3.25
A quick, easy, engaging read, though not a masterpiece by any stretch. The siblings were likeable enough, and I enjoyed both their individual and collective growth. My main issue was that most of the themes and topics already were present in Jenkins Reid's other novels, and were executed a lot better. The corrupting nature of fame, the cheating, toxic relationships, family drama; nothing new was really being brought to the table. That being said, I didn't really hate anything about it, so it's a solid 3.25 for me.
Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment
Moderate: Drug use, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Addiction, and Grief