A review by claire_fitzgibbon13
Malibu Rising, by Taylor Jenkins Reid
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Even when the ending is happy, Taylor Jenkins Reid always leaves me crying. I love the character development and the bond in the family so much. Amazing writing with so many amazing ways to interpret certain events. A story of history repeating itself and self discovery
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Infidelity, and Abandonment
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Sexual content
Minor: Vomit and Pregnancy