A review by booktrunks
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

5.0

I went absolutely nuts for this book, I could not put it down! Not only was the drama and gossip really intriguing, but the dialogue and characterization gave me everything I could ever need! I should be mad at TJR for triggering Daddy issues in me, but I can’t because I have never seen a father-child relationship I have felt this moved by before. Nina is my hero, and all of the kids were so I well developed and fun to read. I definitely loved Evelyn Hugo, but I have to say that this book connected with me a lot more. Even though I’ve never been the daughter of a famous celebrity, I found myself relating to these characters more than I knew I could relate to fictional characters. Though TJR delivers super well on her famous people plot, the family conflict themes in this book were really what hit it out of the park for me. I did this as a buddy read, and I think it’s a perfect pick for it! Highly highly highly recommend!