Four famous siblings. One legendary party. One night in 1983 that changes everything. Taylor Jenkins Reid's most ambitious novel is a sweeping family saga that moves between decades and keeps you gasping.
Epic. Emotional. Family Drama. Atmospheric.
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Malibu Rising has a spice level of 2/5 (Mild). This is a clean to mild read — little to no explicit content.
Malibu Rising is a standalone novel — no series commitment required.
Readers who love Epic, Emotional, Family Drama, Atmospheric stories with Family Saga and One Night will find a lot to love here.
Content heads-up includes: Addiction/Substance abuse, Infidelity, Death of a parent, Abuse (referenced). Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make an informed choice.
Four famous siblings. One legendary party. One night in 1983 that changes everything. Taylor Jenkins Reid's most ambitious novel is a sweeping family saga that moves between decades and keeps you gasping.
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