A review by shamelesslyintroverted
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

5.0

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I fell in love with Taylor Jenkins Reid. This is the third book of hers that I’ve read and I will read them all.

I swear I’m not a historical fiction fan, but somehow TJR is one of my favorite authors. That speaks wonders, I promise. 

💧It’s August of 1984 and Nina Riva is about to have her annual end of summer party. By morning, the mansion will be in flames. Malibu Rising is a story about four siblings and the sacrifices each of them has made.💧

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The synopsis sounds boring, as do most of TJR’s descriptions. However, I promise this book is worth a read. 

It has a sad, melancholy tone that will make you feel things. Again, like most of TJR’s work.

My favorite thing about this book (and all of her books) is the writing style. She has such a way for words that, as an aspiring writer, I’d sell my soul for. 

The formatting is set in dual timelines, one set in the past where we see June raising her children, and one set in the present where everyone is getting ready for / having the end of summer party. 

The present timeline is further broken up by time, which adds to the melancholy since you’re told up front that it ends in fire. 

♥️ An ode to the first born

🌊 Ultimate summer vibes

✨ Dual timelines

😢 Depressing, so be prepared

🏄‍♀️ Family dynamics with a side of surfing 

👙 A true beach read 

🕰️ dual timelines / mutiple third person pov