Category - Fiction / Historical Fiction
Format - Paperback
Condition - Excellent
Listed - 5 months ago
Views - 6
Ships From - New Jersey
Est. Publication Date - May 2022
Seller Description
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. Very small damage on the spine, no annotations, will remove tabs. Pet and smoke free home.
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Malibu Rising: A Novel
ISBN: 9781524798673
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PangoBooks readers generally appreciate the emotional depth and strong sibling dynamics in this Taylor Jenkins Reid novel, with many highlighting the realism and complexity of the characters. While the writing and setting are praised for being immersive and evocative of the ‘70s Malibu atmosphere, some readers felt overwhelmed by the multitude of characters and interwoven storylines, which at times diluted the main narrative. The themes of family, love, and heartbreak resonate deeply, making it a compelling read, although a few found sections of the story slow or anticlimactic. Despite minor criticisms, the book is widely enjoyed for its emotional impact and is recommended for those who appreciate family drama and intricate character studies.