A review by alexs_library_shelf
Malibu Rising, by Taylor Jenkins Reid

emotional hopeful inspiring slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

This book is not what I wanted it to be. I was expecting something along the level of Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo but this was way below that. Nothing happened in this book and yet so much happened. I had to force myself to continue reading hoping it got better and it never did. The end was a little satisfying but at the end of the day she tried to follow too many peoples stories at the party and it watered it down. There were some enjoyable and funny parts and parts that shocked me but nothing to write home about. I wish I could give this a five star rating like Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo but I just can’t. Three stars is pushing it for me.