NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today • From the author of Daisy Jones & The Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo . . . 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.“One of the most anticipated [books] of the year—and rightfully so. . . . It’s a must-read.”—ParadeMalibu: 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.
Journey to the sun-soaked shores of Malibu in Taylor Jenkins Reid's captivating novel, "Malibu Rising." Set against the backdrop of a legendary end-of-summer party, this mesmerizing tale delves into the complex lives and relationships of the Riva family, whose glamorous facade masks deep-seated secrets and simmering tensions.
As the Riva siblings—Nina, Jay, Hud, and Kit—prepare for the biggest party of the year, they each face their own personal struggles. Nina, the eldest, is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating betrayal, while Jay, the charismatic surfer, is haunted by a past mistake that threatens to resurface. Hud, the middle child, is torn between his loyalty to his family and his desire to break free from their expectations, and Kit, the youngest, yearns for a sense of belonging amidst the chaos that surrounds her.
As the sun sets on Malibu, the Riva family's carefully constructed world begins to crumble. Secrets are revealed, alliances are tested, and long-held grudges come to a head. Through Reid's evocative storytelling, "Malibu Rising" offers a poignant exploration of family dynamics, the complexities of love and loss, and the transformative power of forgiveness.
Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of "Malibu Rising" and witness the Riva family's journey as they grapple with their past, confront their demons, and ultimately find a path towards healing and redemption. This is a story that will stay with you long after you finish the last page.
