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the_clueless_tourist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Suicide and Pregnancy
Minor: Drug use, Misogyny, Police brutality, and Alcohol
spellbindingtomes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬:
Malibu Rising focuses on the four famous Riva siblings as they throw their annual end-of-summer party in Malibu in 1983. Over 24 hours, each sibling faces personal challenges and secrets that will change their lives forever.
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This was such a compelling exploration of family dynamics, fame, and the choices we make about our past and future all set against the backdrop of 1980s Malibu. The story spans just 24 hours weaving together the past and present slowly unveiling the Riva family's complex history.
TJR is an expert in developing strong family bonds in her stories. Malibu Rising really shows how family can be the greatest source of your love and happiness, but at the same time can be the cause of so much heartbreak and pain. I got attached to each of the Riva siblings as we see them grapple with their own demons throughout the day.
I was very impressed by how TJR managed to make a single night feel both expansive and intimate. The party scenes were both chaotically fun and entertaining. I could definitely picture this being a movie!
The audiobook, narrated by Julia Whelan, enhances the story tenfold and I highly recommend giving it a listen.
Malibu Rising is a thought-provoking and engaging read that delves into themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the complex nature of familial bonds. A definite must-read for the last few days of summer that packs an emotional punch.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
crystal689's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Alcohol
asienerbrown's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, and Car accident
taylorann191's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, and Toxic relationship
daniofthewood's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Police brutality, Sexual harassment, and Classism
paperkindle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Drug use
malleykde's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
celery's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
its_van_vulpen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Miscarriage
Minor: Abortion