A review by hannalizzy
Malibu Rising, by Taylor Jenkins Reid
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was a masterpiece. I don’t know how TJR got me to love and hate so many characters in such a short amount of time! Their characterization is deep; the reader truly feels like they know each character at their core. The story is brutally sad, inspiring, alluring, and in the end, hopeful.
The climax of the party when Mick shows up is one of the most exciting few pages I have ever read. The whole book led up to a few pivotal, fascinating chapters towards the end and they were delicious and satisfying.
I loved it. TJR is my new writing idol. I don’t know how she does it but I wish I could be just like her.
The climax of the party when Mick shows up is one of the most exciting few pages I have ever read. The whole book led up to a few pivotal, fascinating chapters towards the end and they were delicious and satisfying.
I loved it. TJR is my new writing idol. I don’t know how she does it but I wish I could be just like her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Addiction, Drug use, Grief, Misogyny, Abandonment, Car accident, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Infidelity, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Child abuse, Sexism, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Violence