Malibu Rising Taylor Jenkins Reid
In Taylor Jenkins Reid's latest offering, the sun-soaked allure of August 1983 sets the stage for Nina Riva's legendary end-of-summer party in Malibu. As the offspring of legendary singer Mick Riva, Nina and her siblings—Jay, Hud, and Kit—carry a magnetic allure that electrifies the night.
Amidst the glamour, the Riva mansion becomes a backdrop for unfolding chaos. From midnight revelry to the first light of dawn, secrets and loves emerge, culminating in a blaze that consumes the Riva home. The novel, described by The Times as akin to a sex-on-the-beach cocktail, promises 365 pages of pure exhilaration.
Jenkins Reid, known for her acclaimed works like "Daisy Jones & The Six" and "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo," delivers a sun-drenched escapade with emotional depth. Hailed as this summer's must-read, the narrative blends the escapism of a beach read with the profound undercurrents of family dynamics and hidden truths.
From the effusive praise of Pandora Sykes to the sheer enjoyment declared by Dolly Alderton, the novel spins a tale of fame, love, and the flames that threaten to consume it all, leaving readers spellbound until the last spark fades with the dawn.