A review by pamfletcher
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I appreciated how the story was told with alternating timelines and seeing the past and how it tied to the present. I liked all of the main characters, some of the side characters I found didn’t add to the story much and were a bit distracting. I also enjoyed the reflection on parenting, its impacts and how parents behaviors impacted the kids through the 3 generations.
June’s story was so tragic and her falling into alcoholism while still trying to be a good mom, I enjoyed the nuances of how she tried her best, even though she was still dealing with her grief from her husband leaving.
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