Reviews

Malibu Rising, by Taylor Jenkins Reid

jessyfryer's review against another edition

3.0

3.5. Had me in parts, mainly the flashbacks, but then lost me in others. Was a fun read though and I really like TJR’s writing style.

trappednerve's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

dawrecka412's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

dmbraimundo's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

danielledmc's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

aspenbutler's review against another edition

4.0

This was my first TJR book and I definitely see the appeal. Malibu Rising started off strong with captivating characters and sad backgrounds. I found myself interested in surfing (and I live in the Midwest so typically not my vibe). A fabulous beachy summer read.

I gave it a 4 out of 5 starts, purely for the ending. From 4:00am on I felt like the dialogue became rushed and cheesy. Still glad to have read it though!

strawberryfi3ldsfor3ver's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

oliviajuliet's review against another edition

4.0

a love letter to first borns

hollyanders's review against another edition

3.0

I had a harder time getting into this one.

avenes's review against another edition

3.0

I felt like this book lacked a plot. After reading seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo, I was addicted to Taylor’s writing style. This Particular read was definitely entertaining but nothing great