Malibu Rising

I have reviewed several books in the past week. Here is a look at one from one of my favorite authors Taylor Jenkins Reid.

==NetGalley Review by: Melani E, Librarian==

Title: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid 

Publication date June, 2021

Recommendation **** 4 out of 5 stars 

I am a huge fan of Taylor Jenkins Reid and while her books might not be literary-great they are great-FUN, fast paced and super frothy. Not just that but underneath all the escapist pleasure, Reid deftly manages to uncover layers of real emotional texture. 

Although it didn’t compare to her previous novels Daisy Jones and the Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Malibu Rising is an enjoyable story featuring amusing characters.
The book takes place in one night in Malibu in 1983. 

There’s a party about to take place. It’s a long standing tradition. No invitations. Come one come all.  The Riva siblings have grown up in the shadows of their famous father Mick Riva.

Their life hasn’t been easy. And though the world may know and love him, Mick’s own children are strangers. The eldest daughter Nina has put her own life aside to do what’s right for her siblings, but doesn’t she deserve to find her own happiness? 

Will tonight’s party bring the family closer or leave them shattered beyond repair? 

You will have to attend to find out! 

The story is a lot of fun even if it does fall flat in places. Sadly, that this book just didn’t have the magic to draw me in like Reid’s other work. I admit Malibu Rising kept me entertained, and if you enjoyed Evelyn and Daisy, I have no doubt you'll also enjoy this one.

Available June 1, 2021

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing - Ballantine, for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.