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Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
4.0

2022: 24 hours of PURE DRAMA!

This book takes place over the course of 24 hours in the Riva family. The flashbacks slow the pace down, but definitely provide the basis for the emotional trauma that the children are working through. If you like crazy shenanigans and ~drama~ and chaos and families coming together, you will enjoy this wild romp of a book. It's less like a love triangle and more like a love octagon, all colliding in one night.

Personally, I didn't believe at all that Kit would take the time to invite their father to this party that didn't even have invitations. That was a weird move that the entire plot hinged upon. But if you've read any of TJR's other novels, you might recognize several names that are scattered throughout, as well as Mick Riva, the patriarch of this family (and shoutout to Celia St James!) Overall, this was a fast and fun read.