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kyrashelf 's review for:
Malibu Rising
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
hopeful
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
I flew through this! The timelines wove perfectly together, the drama was immaculate and I was so captivated by Nina and Kit’s journeys and arcs. Reid does such an incredible job at writing nuanced but lovable women who have so many layers. I loved the scenes where Reid discussed the hypocrisy over the reception of Nina’s surfing career when compared to Jay’s, and Kit’s realization at the end of the novel brought me to tears. They’re definitely my two favorite characters in the universe Taylor Jenkins Reid has created and this will probably end up being one of my favorite reads of the year!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Death of parent, Abandonment
Moderate: Drug use, Sexual content, Alcohol
Minor: Sexism, Violence, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment