Malibu Rising: The new novel from the bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six

Malibu Rising is a novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid that follows the Riva family on the night of their annual end-of-summer party, which will bring it crashing down. The book is a mix of fun, escapism, and emotional depth, and has received praise from critics for its portrayal of the 1980s and the Riva family.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 27 May 2021
Publisher: Cornerstone

From the bestselling author of DAISY JONES & THE SIX and THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO comes a novel that will transport you to the glamorous world of Malibu, California, in the summer of 1983. Thank you, Taylor Jenkins Reid, for the escapism we all need – a sex-on-the-beach cocktail (quite literally) of a book.

PANDORA SYKES is a masterpiece that I absolutely loved. I can't remember the last time I read a book that was so fun, engaging, and exhilarating.

DOLLY ALDERTON praised the book, stating that it is 365 pages of pure exhilaration. The TIMES described it as a lifetime holding it together, but 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. It is the perfect, literal, beach read, with the emotional depth of the ocean.

Holly Bourne described the book as a "sex-on-the-beach cocktail (quite literally) of a book." She praised its perfect blend of glamour, romance, and suspense, making it a must-read novel for the summer.

Sarra Manning, RED Sun-drenched and addictive, is an essential addition to your summer reading list. Stylist praised it as "best fiction," stating that it is "an essential addition to your summer reading list."

In conclusion, Malibu Rising is a must-read novel that will transport you to the glamorous world of Malibu in the summer of 1983. It is a story about love, family, and the choices we make in life. With its engaging plot, memorable characters, and emotional depth, this book will leave you wanting more. So, grab a beach towel, a cocktail, and immerse yourself in the world of the Rivas and discover the secrets that will shape their lives forever.

Weight: 492g
Dimension: 145 x 224 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786331526