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Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
4.25
emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Malibu Rising is a uniquely told story about the Riva family throughout the years. The main portion of the story is told over the course of 24 hours with flashback interspersed throughout the book. 

This book has a little bit of everything in it. It’s a love story and a story of heartbreak. It’s the story of a family who will do anything for each other and a family torn apart. Growing up and being free, finding yourself and being there for others. 

I don’t know what it is about Reid’s storytelling but something about her writing just draws me in. She really knows how to craft a story and make her larger than life characters seem so normal. Highly recommend her books!