Name: Malibu Rising
ISBN: 9781984845337

Taylor Jenkins Reid

Julia Whelan

A Novel

Malibu Rising

Nikki Janes 

Molly Duke

Alyssa

Storm

Emily Klo

Annmarie Vilardo

She would let the ocean heal her like she always had. 

Lauren

Alcoholism is a disease with many faces, and some of them look beautiful. 

Ausrine Blazyte

And Nina understood, maybe for the first time, that letting people love you and care for you is part of how you love and care for them.

They had taught her that family is found, that whether it be blood or circumstance or choice, what binds us does not matter. All that matters is that we are bound. 

Taylor Mears

She was a woman, after all. Living in a world created by men.

angie

Our parents live inside us, whether they stick around or not, Hud thought. They express themselves through us in the way we hold a pen or shrug our shoulders, in the way we raise our eyebrow. Our heritage lingers in our blood. The idea of it scared the shit out of him. 

Savannah Ashley

Linn Jukri

Sam Pulliam

Sam 🌙

Kim Marie

Valeria Durán

Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, the family drama that ensues will change their lives forever.

Malibu: August 1983. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. 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. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over--especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva.

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. 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.

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.

And Kit has a couple secrets of her own--including a guest she invited without consulting anyone.

By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family's generations will all come rising to the surface.

Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind.

Mandie

Why do I keep reading these kinds of books. In the first 300 pages we never hear anything about Nina being a “doormat” and yet in the final act that is the thing she needs to overcome. Also the faking your death thing caught me off guard for a book that isn’t a thriller.

liz long

I needed something as a break-read between the cycle of reading fantasy books and this turned out to be a pretty decent one. 

On the book cover, Holly Bourne describes this book as 'the perfect beach read, with the emotional depth of the ocean' which sums up the book quite well. 

The writing style is simple and easy to get into. The setting is lavish. The main characters aren't really unique but they are written well. The story flows well even though you kind of know where it's going. 

It served my purpose of being a break-read and I had fun time being the fly on the wall at the messed up party of the decade!

Adwait Kulkarni

I needed something as a break-read between the cycle of reading fantasy books and this turned out to be a pretty decent one. 

On the book cover, Holly Bourne describes this book as 'the perfect beach read, with the emotional depth of the ocean' which sums up the book quite well. 

The writing style is simple and easy to get into. The setting is lavish. The main characters aren't really unique but they are written well. The story flows well even though you kind of know where it's going. 

It served my purpose of being a break-read and I had fun time being the fly on the wall at the messed up party of the decade!

GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLER NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' CHOICE Malibu 1983. Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of one night, each of their lives will be changed forever. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. 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. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over--especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva. 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. 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. 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. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own--including a guest she invited without consulting anyone. By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play and the loves and secrets that shaped this family's generations will all come rising to the surface. Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind.

Chloé Dupèré

Taylor Jenkins Reid, the author that you are!

Her books are so easy to read and reel you in so fast. The anger was pulsing in my veins at one point. The complexities of being a parent, but how the most important part is just being there, so well portrayed. Funnily enough, this book made me feel so grateful, grateful for the life I could’ve had, but didn’t because I got out sooner, grateful for having the courage that is so much needed at points. I was june, i have been nina, and i strive to be kit. 

Taylor Jenkins Reid, the author that you are!

Her books are so easy to read and reel you in so fast. The anger was pulsing in my veins at one point. The complexities of being a parent, but how the most important part is just being there, so well portrayed. Funnily enough, this book made me feel so grateful, grateful for the life I could’ve had, but didn’t because I got out sooner, grateful for having the courage that is so much needed at points. I was june, i have been nina, and i strive to be kit. 

August,1983, it is the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone who is anyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: surfer and supermodel Nina, brothers Jay and Hud, and their adored baby sister Kit. Together, the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over - especially as the children of the legendary singer Mick Riva.

By midnight the party will be completely out of control.

By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames.

But before that first spark in the early hours of dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family will all come bubbling to the surface.

mick riva when i catch you👊🏻👊🏻

sophie bastow

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, Time, Marie Claire, PopSugar, Parade, Teen Vogue, Self • “Irresistible . . . High drama at the beach, starring four sexy, surfing siblings and their deadbeat, famous-crooner dad.”—People

Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, the family drama that ensues will change their lives will change forever.

Malibu: August 1983. It’s the day of Nina Riva’s annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. 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. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over—especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva.

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. 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.

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.

And Kit has a couple secrets of her own—including a guest she invited without consulting anyone.

By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family’s generations will all come rising to the surface.

Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind.

Ani Velasquez

i loooove love it sm 🥹 this book tells about the riva siblings, mainly about nina riva, the first born daughter in the family who went through so much. as a first born daughter, too, in a family, i can relate to some parts and i can understand her point of view. i love every part of this book T____T i enjoyed it a loooot! 

almeera

Megan Christensen

Rebecca Hurd

Good story, lots of different types of characters and points of view!! Full of family drama, lies, secrets, and party shenanigans!!!! The things those people got up to at the party in a house that none of them owned was mind blowing!! Definitely a slow start and took me a while to get into but all in all a decent story of family, relationships, and life!!

Amanda

Nina Riva, the president of the tortured eldest daughter club.

elly

I loved this book. the pacing was perfect. everything the author mentions has relevance. 

love, heartbreak, family drama, overcoming adversity, and an insane party? what more could you ask for!

the characters were real - flawed, but still ultimately likable and redeemable (most of them anyway). I have not related to a character as much as I related to nina in a long, long time… possibly ever. eldest daughters everywhere, nina riva is about to become your new favorite fictional character.

emily learmont

I loved this book. the pacing was perfect. everything the author mentions has relevance. 

love, heartbreak, family drama, overcoming adversity, and an insane party? what more could you ask for!

the characters were real - flawed, but still ultimately likable and redeemable (most of them anyway). I have not related to a character as much as I related to nina in a long, long time… possibly ever. eldest daughters everywhere, nina riva is about to become your new favorite fictional character.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today - From the author of Daisy Jones & The Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo . . . "Irresistible . . . High drama at the beach, starring four sexy, surfing siblings and their deadbeat, famous-crooner dad."-People Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, the family drama that ensues will change their lives will change forever. Malibu: August 1983. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. 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. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over-especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva. 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. 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. 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. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own-including a guest she invited without consulting anyone. By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family's generations will all come rising to the surface. Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind.

Elisavet Rozaki 

I would recommend anything written by Taylor Jenkins Reid!

jax simpson

all i can say is. men aint shit never trust them, but i knew this already. also nina loving jennifer beals is so real of her those are my women fr

arwen

this wasn't a bad book but i wasn't really invested in the characters. RTC

Hanna Rybchynska

This book was really good!
It focuses a lot about family. How it is important to remember our past but be able to change our future. We are our parents creations however we can also mold ourselves during all our life.

maya

3.75 stars! because there were so many filler characters 

nowhere nearly as good as the seven husbands of evelyn hugo but the way taylor jenkins reid writes about emotions and family trauma is just… wow. and nina riva <3

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today * From the author of Daisy Jones & The Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo . . . ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, Time, Marie Claire, PopSugar, Parade, Teen Vogue, Self * "Irresistible . . . High drama at the beach, starring four sexy, surfing siblings and their deadbeat, famous-crooner dad."--People Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, the family drama that ensues will change their lives will change forever. Malibu: August 1983. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. 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. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over--especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva. 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. 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. 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. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own--including a guest she invited without consulting anyone. By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family's generations will all come rising to the surface. Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind. This edition includes an interview with the author, book club discussion questions, and more!

TJR books always find a way to surprise me. It’s been a while since I have read a book but I enjoy all of them. This one is better read after a couple of different ones because you can gather information on this world. That way you aren’t thrown into a clustering world of having to get to know certain people that have had small introductions and even interactions in other books. I will say the downfall of this book was that there was way too much happening. There were so many different people that actually had nothing to do with the main characters and were only included because of the party aspect of the book. Take that out and focus on the Silva siblings like it’s suppose to it would be really good. It tackled some good topics and having that dual part of the timeline really helped me see every aspect and build to the story. While I was frustrated so much by it I predict that to be a good thing while experiencing the book overall. 

Priscilla Stanfield

A lifetime holding it together.
One party will bring it crashing down.

Malibu: August, 1983. It's the day of Nina Riva's annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. 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. Together, the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over-especially as the offspring of the legendary singer, Mick Riva.

By midnight the party will be completely out of control.
By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames.

But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family's generations will all come bubbling to the surface.

Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind.

Darice de Cuba

** spoiler alert **
           The book reads easy and keeps you reading . But for me it was no where close to The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
Evelyn Hugo is hands down a much better book in every aspect.

Malibu Rising is set partially in the 80’s and the nostalgia was nice. There is that. 

Loved the Jennifer Beals cameo.

Sarah

mimansa 

** spoiler alert **
           Wow. just wow.
I read Seven husbands last week and since then i’ve been wanting to read this because i absolutely adored TJR’s writing.
I absolutely loved how TJR threw a few easter eggs which connected both(or more) of her books. 
The whole sibling journey throughout the book and the circle being completed at the end was so wholesome. It showed how important siblinghood is, especially during hard times.
It was perfectly set in order, between present day and their past and also showed how similar children are to their parents.
I liked how it focused on each and every character in so much detail that atleast someone would relate to atleast one of the characters. 
In conclusion, It was a whole ass journey reading this book and i loved every bit of it.

A fun read but a little heavy handed. this is a re-read, I always enjoy how her books are fun quick reads 

Malibu Rising A Novel

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