Malibu Rising: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Novel
Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, the family drama that ensues will change their lives will change forever.
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Readers say *Malibu Rising* by Taylor Jenkins Reid vividly captures 1980s Malibu’s glitz and grit, focusing on the Riva siblings and their complex fam...
How do I even begin to describe the genius and delight that is Taylor Jenkins Reid?
When I read the description for 'Malibu Rising,' I was a little nervous that it couldn't possibly live up to 'Daisy Jones' or, my all-time TJR favorite, 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.'
I should never doubt the great Ms. Reid.
How is it that Reid can write such deeply detailed characters that we, as readers, cannot help but fall in love with OR feel intense hatred for AND keep us turning the pages as fast as our fingers will let us? Reading about the lives of the Riva family, past & present, was riveting and heartbreaking. I loved how Reid wrote Part 1 as flashbacks to the love affair of June & Mick Riva and flashing back forward to their children's current (now adult) lives, especially since Part 2 is set only in the present and only within a couple hours at The Party at Nina's modern beachside mansion.
During the party scenes, we see all we need to in what's happening with the Rivas, but, as a fun aside, we get tiny peeks into moments of the other party guests, as well - such a fun sidebar to the drama happening with our main characters.
There are many, many fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid and the beautiful books she creates. However, I know there were also many that were turned off by her change of format with 'Daisy Jones.' (If you are one of those readers, might I suggest giving it a try on audio? Having different actors/voices made all the difference for me and let me sink into the story much easier.) But if you are a lover of all things 'Evelyn Hugo,' and all the other delight from Reid's backlist, you are going to LOVE 'Malibu Rising.'
Fingers crossed Reid keeps this 'Decades' trend going and we'll see her next novel set in the 1990s.
A HUGE THANK YOU to Netgalley & Random House/Ballentine Books for the opportunity to read and review this book. I cannot wait to get my physical copy when it comes out June 1st. Hands down a Five Star Read.
When I read the description for 'Malibu Rising,' I was a little nervous that it couldn't possibly live up to 'Daisy Jones' or, my all-time TJR favorite, 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.'
I should never doubt the great Ms. Reid.
How is it that Reid can write such deeply detailed characters that we, as readers, cannot help but fall in love with OR feel intense hatred for AND keep us turning the pages as fast as our fingers will let us? Reading about the lives of the Riva family, past & present, was riveting and heartbreaking. I loved how Reid wrote Part 1 as flashbacks to the love affair of June & Mick Riva and flashing back forward to their children's current (now adult) lives, especially since Part 2 is set only in the present and only within a couple hours at The Party at Nina's modern beachside mansion.
During the party scenes, we see all we need to in what's happening with the Rivas, but, as a fun aside, we get tiny peeks into moments of the other party guests, as well - such a fun sidebar to the drama happening with our main characters.
There are many, many fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid and the beautiful books she creates. However, I know there were also many that were turned off by her change of format with 'Daisy Jones.' (If you are one of those readers, might I suggest giving it a try on audio? Having different actors/voices made all the difference for me and let me sink into the story much easier.) But if you are a lover of all things 'Evelyn Hugo,' and all the other delight from Reid's backlist, you are going to LOVE 'Malibu Rising.'
Fingers crossed Reid keeps this 'Decades' trend going and we'll see her next novel set in the 1990s.
A HUGE THANK YOU to Netgalley & Random House/Ballentine Books for the opportunity to read and review this book. I cannot wait to get my physical copy when it comes out June 1st. Hands down a Five Star Read.
Taylor Jenkins Reid does it again. She has some of the most well developed characters in fiction and I always know I'm in for a treat whenever I pick up one of her books. This one was no exception.
I really enjoyed the format of this book going from past to present. It had sad moments, happy moments, and all out crazy moments. I enjoyed getting POV's from multiple characters, in multiple timelines, and even though one would think it'd be hard to keep up it's done so well that you never get lost.
Reid always has such diverse characters and her storylines are clean and well developed. I thought it was really cool to see her do a bit of cross over from Evelyn Hugo. I picked up the audio on release date and I'm so glad I did because it was so good!
I definitely recommend this one to anyone looking for a great fiction that touches on family dynamics in the world of Hollywood fame and fortune. It definitely gives you old time movie vibes.
I really enjoyed the format of this book going from past to present. It had sad moments, happy moments, and all out crazy moments. I enjoyed getting POV's from multiple characters, in multiple timelines, and even though one would think it'd be hard to keep up it's done so well that you never get lost.
Reid always has such diverse characters and her storylines are clean and well developed. I thought it was really cool to see her do a bit of cross over from Evelyn Hugo. I picked up the audio on release date and I'm so glad I did because it was so good!
I definitely recommend this one to anyone looking for a great fiction that touches on family dynamics in the world of Hollywood fame and fortune. It definitely gives you old time movie vibes.
My 2nd TJR read (1st was E. Hugo). I love how TJR is able to draw the reader right into the story with very few words; that's not easy to do. I adored the characters (especially Nina) and was completely able to suspend my disbelief in certain areas because of that. I could relate to a lot of the trauma, too, also coming from a broken home with 3 siblings. Will have to read more of her!
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