A review by baiileywiilson
Malibu Rising, by Taylor Jenkins Reid
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Spoilers
Things I liked
- the flashbacks to the parents
- focusing on all the siblings
Things I didn’t like
- their new sister at the end
- perspectives of characters who were not central to the book (random people at the party) seemed like a waste of writing as it added nothing to the plot
- their dad randomly showing up at the end
Things I liked
- the flashbacks to the parents
- focusing on all the siblings
Things I didn’t like
- their new sister at the end
- perspectives of characters who were not central to the book (random people at the party) seemed like a waste of writing as it added nothing to the plot
- their dad randomly showing up at the end
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit