By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. Jay, on the other hand, is counting the minutes until nightfall, when the girl he can’t stop thinking about promised she’ll be there.Īnd Kit has a couple secrets of her own–including a guest she invited without consulting anyone.īy midnight the party will be completely out of control. Oh, and maybe Hud–because it is long past time for him to confess something to the brother from whom he’s been inseparable since birth. The only person not looking forward to the party of the year is Nina herself, who never wanted to be the center of attention, and who has also just been very publicly abandoned by her pro tennis player husband.

Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over–especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer and their adored baby sister, Kit. It’s the day of Nina Riva’s annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. But over the course of twenty-four hours, their lives will change forever. Synopsisįour famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer.

This is one of my favorite books I’ve read this year. These provide me a small commission at no cost to you! I appreciate the support more than you know.I’m back with another review! Today I’m sharing my review of Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. To purchase the book please consider using my or Amazon affiliate links. I was hoping for something more explosive, but I felt Reid wanted this to be “quieter” novel, and she accomplished just that.Ī wonderful, engrossing book that made my heart break and think about the importance of family and loyalty.Ĭontent warnings: alcoholism, death of parent, abandonment, drug use, infidelity, sexual content, car accident I took off a star because the ending fell a little flat for me. I was so invested in the Riva family and felt like they were distant family members of mine. Reid knows how to write flawed characters that are lovable and dialogue that feels real. This atmospheric, engrossing read had me hooked from the start, with a slow paced, steady burn that kept the pages turning easily. You’ve pulled at my heartstrings in the best way and have made me fall in love with people who don’t exist. Oh, Taylor Jenkins Reid, you’ve done it again. To read the book synopsis, please click the following links to Goodreads or The StoryGraph!

Malibu rising review