A review by nono2l
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

before I begin, I want to just thank Ms. Taylor Jenkins Reid for writing this. this book is everything.

I read tshoeh a while back and I rated it 5 starts because I loved it so I was skeptical whether i would like this one as well. 

I did. this book is everything. I will be thinking about this constantly and I have so much love for this book that I'm just rambling.

I loved the characters. The Riva Siblings, June and her parents. Not Mick because we don't talk about him.

Nina's character felt so real and raw and relatable and I have so many quotes from this book it's unreal. I want to hug her and just tell her that she's done okay. She's the poster child for eldest daughter syndrome. I love how she stood up for herself and regained control of her life.

Then Jay, he's so wow. I really do wish him the best with everything going on with him, his heart and all. I hope that he finds something he can do that gives him as much joy as surfing does. 

Hud is like me fr. His kindness is so refreshing and wholesome and he's absolutely incredible for the things he does. Although I'm not a fan of the whole photographing Ashley thing...

Kit is expressing but she's also soft. She's the youngest and feels excluded although she knows her siblings do love her. 

Casey. Although she was introduced late, I do wish her the best.

I almost cried after reading this book because of how I loved the characters so much. Taylor Jenkins Reid cinematic universe is real.

Thank you for this. Just Thank you.
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