Malibu Rising - by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Book Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six . . . Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, their lives will change forever.

"Malibu Rising will be the sought-after book of the summer."--Booklist (starred review)

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.

Review Quotes

"It's 1983 in Malibu, and the famous Riva siblings are hosting their annual end-of-summer party--a legendary affair. By morning, the house is in flames, a blaze fueled by smoldering secrets and long-simmering drama. [Taylor Jenkins] Reid has once again crafted a fast-paced, engaging novel that smoothly transports readers between decades and story lines."--The Washington Post

"Reid unfurls a fast-paced and addictive story. . . . This page-turning indulgence hits the spot."--Publishers Weekly

Praise for Daisy Jones & The Six

"The real power of this delicious novel is at its tender beating heart. It's an anthem and a ballad and a marvel."--Elin Hilderbrand

"Stylish and propulsive."--The New York Times Book Review

"I devoured Daisy Jones & The Six in a day, falling head over heels for it. Daisy and the band captured my heart, and they're sure to capture yours, too."--Reese Witherspoon

"Will transport you to another place and time . . . [Reid is] an author with a gift for storytelling."--Associated Press

Praise for The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

"Mesmerizing . . . beautiful . . . Evelyn Hugo is the glamorous idol you admire, but she's also the relentless fighter you aspire to be. . . . Will keep readers captivated until the very last page."--Us Weekly

"A glamorous romp through Hollywood in its heyday, Taylor Jenkins Reid's latest offers up unexpected twists and a dazzling, ambitious movie star who will break your heart."--Fiona Davis

About The Author

Taylor Jenkins Reid is the New York Times bestselling author of seven novels, including Daisy Jones & The Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their daughter.