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Malibu Rising
Malibu Rising | Taylor Jenkins Reid
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six. A lifetime holding it together. One party will set it on fire. 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 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 bubbling to the surface. Malibu Burning 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.
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Bluebird
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Not my favorite TJR read, but that may because I‘m not a fan of celebrity…and all that goes along with it. However, It was an integral theme to the book, so it was necessary. I most enjoyed the familial relationships and personal drama away from the privileged lifestyle—although the party scene was quite humorous—loved the surfing down the roof into the pool. Lol. #52bookclub23 #abookaboutsiblings

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booklover3258
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My review of this book can be found on my YouTube Vlog at:

https://youtu.be/IlQ6-UUcNfc

Enjoy!

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AoifeS
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I'm reading Malibu Rising because I really enjoyed another book by Taylor Jenkins Reid, but so far not much has happened in this one. It takes place in 1983 and follows the life of the four children of a famous singer, and jumps back and forth between 1983 and them growing up. I think the book is building up to a big party they're going to have in the end, which will end in disaster.

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IndianBookworm
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I literally read the book in 2 days. Second by TJR, and I definitely enjoyed it. Interesting yet relatable characters, definite page turner, great plot, wholesome relationships, lots happening at once yet still manages to keep you hooked.
It's a story of losing family, of gaining support, of fame, of scandal, of past, of present, of marriage, of divorce, of infidelity, of love. Above all, of betrayal and yet loving until the very end.
4.5/5🌟

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IndianBookworm
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I'm like 70% through the book. Already loving it. There's so much happening in every chapter and still TJR seems to manage the overall pace. Had no idea that I'd enjoy it this much. Meanwhile did some mandala after so long.

dabbe Lovely. ❣️ 3w
IndianBookworm @dabbe thank you💞 3w
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peanutnine
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TJR really knows how to make you feel for unlikeable characters. This was a great story about the Riva kids and their complicated family dynamics. I loved how it switched between the timeline of the party and the past to slowly reveal more backstory.
#Booked2023 set in two or more time periods @BarbaraTheBibliophage @Cinfhen @alisiakae
#2023ReadySetRead beach setting @Clwojick

Cinfhen This was such a fun read!!! Great choice 3w
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BookwormAHN
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I really enjoyed this book about the Riva children. All grown up now, the siblings are preparing for a huge party. Then their secrets start to come out, and there are flashbacks of their parents and their chaotic childhood. Plus, there is a fire coming ❤️‍🔥
#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks #AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville

Gissy I enjoyed it too🤗 3w
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 3w
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BarkingMadRead
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#februaryreads Malibu Rising and Verity were my faves!

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Gissy
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If you like family drama and “Hollywood scandal gossips and parties” then, this is for you. I thought I was not going to like it but I wanted to know how everything would end. What a chaos. The ending was okay for me. 3.8⭐️ That Mick Rivas....
2nd book completed during #20in4 Readathon @Andrew65
3rd book #AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville
February 2023 #BookSpinBingo (#21 free space) @TheAromaOfBooks ⬇️

Gissy @BeaG see how beautiful is my summer/mermaid bookmark holder is? 🧜‍♀️ 😍A prefect swimming technique 😂book style 3w
BeaG @gissy Great ideas. It‘s pretty. 3w
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3w
Andrew65 Well done, an excellent book 👏👏👏 3w
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Larkken
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February has felt a little full! Between a family ski vacation, a work conference in Orlando, and regular work fun, I‘ve been fitting in books where I can. I‘m trying to read as many #tobshortlist #tob2023 as possible, to actually participate in the tournament for once, and of course keep up with #aam and other challenges… but sometimes giant fantasy/horror chunksters get in the way 😆 I enjoyed all of these - and they were all so very different!

Larkken I maybe liked Sea of Tranquility the best - I love to see literary spec fix, and this one played with time travel tropes nicely - but Malibu Rising was very satisfying. I liked the come-uppetances in the ending (though maybe that is petty? 😬) 3w
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youneverarrived
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Mehso-so

I didn‘t really like this which is a shame as I loved the other two books I‘ve read by her. It was a bit too cheesy, cliche and lacking in real substance for me. It‘s drama filled but I found it dull plot and character wise. So-so because she definitely knows how to write to keep you reading on. #authoramonth

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dariazeoli
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I had these 3 TJR novels hanging on #MtTBR for various lengths of time, and #AuthorAMonth was the impetus to finally get them off the mountain! I enjoyed all of them, with Evelyn Hugo being my fave of the 3.

With the Daisy Jones series coming next month, I‘m glad I get to stay in Reid‘s world a bit longer this time around!

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laurabilly13
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3️⃣ I just love every one of Taylor Jenkins Reid‘s books, love this family and their story #taylorjenkinsreid #kindle #maliburising

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Jadams1776
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I finished this about a week ago, but failed to post. I really loved this one - I had a hard time putting it down. I plan to read more from this #Authoramonth but probably won‘t get to more this month.

Soubhiville Glad you enjoyed it 🙂 4w
BarkingMadRead This was so good, I read it for #authoramonth as well! 4w
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dabbe
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Just squeezed this one in! My 2nd TJR read (1st was E. Hugo). I love how TJR is able to draw the reader right into the story with very few words; that's not easy to do. I adored the characters (especially Nina) and was completely able to suspend my disbelief in certain areas because of that. I could relate to a lot of the trauma, too, also coming from a broken home with 3 siblings. Will have to read more of her!
#AuthoraMonth @Soubhiville

jamield1993 Love her. Currently reading Daisy Jones & The Six. So.far, it's fantastic! 4w
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jenniferw88
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I think these need to be palate cleansers or books to get me out of a slump, as I could see various plot points coming after having recently read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Still enjoyed it!

#authoramonth @Soubhiville
#booked2023 #threegenerations @Cinfhen @alisiakae @BarbaraTheBibliophage
#pop23 #bookaboutdivorce @RaeLovesToRead
#52bookclub2023 #featuringaninheritance @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB @Bluebird @ravenlee @LeeRHarry @MissHel

Cinfhen Well played 😉 1mo
Librarybelle I need to read this one! 1mo
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wideeyedreader
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A book club read that, once again, is a hit! I don‘t think this is my favorite TJR, but I loved Nina as a character so much ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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AmyK1
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“They had taught her that family is found, that whether it be blood or circumstances or choice, what binds us does not matter. All that matters is that we are bound.”

This is another re-read for book club. Still love it ❤️

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RebelReader
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I was not a big fan of Daisy and the Six and I skipped this one when it came out. I read Carrie Soto in December and was surprised that she had a small role in this book too. I really liked how June and Mick‘s backstory was mixed in with the story of the children. It worked for me and kept me turning the pages.
#AAM

Ruthiella Good to know! I also didn‘t jive with Daisy and was reluctant about trying something else. 1mo
CarolynM Daisy put me off this author too @Ruthiella but maybe I should reconsider. 1mo
RebelReader @Ruthiella @CarolynM I have liked everything else I‘ve read of hers. 1mo
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DHill
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Just finished a reread of Malibu Rising for #AuthorAMonth. Still working on the print version of Carrie Soto Is Back but it‘s slower going.

I‘m sort of underwhelmed by TJR novels but this is my favorite of the three I‘ve read.

@Soubhiville

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Deblovestoread
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Taylor Jenkins Reid can form a compelling sentence and string them together to keep you reading. This is only the second book of hers I‘ve read and once I started I did want to go along on the journey. It was a pleasant read while keeping an eye on the Super Bowl.

#AuthorAMonth #Pantone23 #GrayLilac #52Books #Meanttoreadlastyear

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BarkingMadRead
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#fabulousfebruary goal check!
📚finished the Hurricane
📚finished Pack Light Travel Light
📚started Verity… and finished it about 12 hours later
📚made progress on both books
📚started Malibu Rising
Total success!!! Thanks again to @Andrew65 for hosting!!

Ruthiella Excellent work! 👏👏👏 1mo
Andrew65 Brilliant, well done and thanks for playing along 👏👏👏🙌🥳🍾🥂😍 1mo
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MrsV
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Book 2 for #AuthoraMonth. Hope to be able to fit in a third as well.

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AnneCecilie
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The Riva siblings. Kids of the famous musician Mike Riva. It‘s time for the famous Riva party that the oldest kid, Nina, host every year. As long as you know when and where, your invited.

A book about family and what makes a family. Is it “just” blood or is it the people that are there every day?

And I must say that I loved that ending.

2book for #FabulousFebruary #AuthorAMonth
@Andrew65 @Soubhiville

Andrew65 Loved this book. Well done 👏👏👏 1mo
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BarkingMadRead
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dabbe This one's my pick, too. Can't wait to read what you think of it. 😊 1mo
RebelReader I‘m in the middle of this one and loving it! 😃 1mo
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AnneCecilie
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So this was my forecast for this week and it didn‘t exactly go as planned, but good intentions is everything, right?

I did continue with All That She Carried #SheSaid

I continued with Braiding Sweetgrass, finished Malibu Rising and I‘m currently reading Every Day is Mother‘s Day.

So I didn‘t get to We Are All Birds, this is something that happens when you get sidetracked by movies (Enola Holmes 1 & 2). It‘s due back on Thursday, so not sure

AnneCecilie I‘ll get to it. Guess you‘ll find out tomorrow 😊 1mo
Cinfhen Im waiting with excitement 😁Still a good week!!! 1mo
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Sresendez12
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I love TJR. I managed to miss reading this one when it first came out. I read Carrie Soto last year, so this helped me understand that book a little better. I was so glad when I saw it on my #auldlangspine list. I love the time periods, the characters, just everything. Another great one by one of my favorite authors #authoramonth #bookspin

kstadt929 I just swapped a book for this book and am looking forward to reading it. It also has the best cover 😍 1mo
Sresendez12 @kstadt929 makes me ready for summer! 1mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1mo
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AllDebooks
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Mehso-so

#Bookspinbingo

My Feb #bookspin (10) was my #Authoramonth selection for Taylor Jenkins Reid. To my surprise, I did enjoy it. Nice lazy afternoon reading 📚
A soft pick.

@TheAromaofBooks @Soubhiville

BarkingMadRead This is mine as well lol I‘m starting it today! 1mo
AllDebooks @BarkingMadRead I hope you enjoy it. X 1mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1mo
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AnneCecilie
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#WeeklyForecast

Continue with the buddy read of All That She Carried #SheSaid

Continue reading Braiding Sweetgrass

Finish Malibu Rising #AuthorAMonth, read Every Day is Mother‘s Day and get a good start on We Are All Birds of Uganda #foodandlit #Uganda

Cinfhen Sounds like a wonderful week ahead !! 2mo
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slategreyskies
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Does anyone need a copy of Malibu Rising? I noticed it‘s on sale today, and TJR is this month‘s #authoramonth. @Soubhiville :)

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CBee
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**CLAIMED** Friends! I have a like new copy of Malibu Rising if anyone would like it for #authoramonth in February 😊 Let me know! @Soubhiville if you want to tag your peeps I‘m happy to pass this along 😊♥️

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Soscha I mostly do audio now but I‘d never turn down free book if no one else is interested. 2mo
CBee @Soscha happy to send it to you! E-mail me your address at cydneybean@gmail.com 😊 2mo
Bklover Missed it!!! 2mo
CBee @Bklover you never know, I like to surprise folks 😊♥️ 2mo
Soscha Ty so so much! 😽 2mo
Amiable I‘ve already read this one, but thanks for the offer! 2mo
Bookzombie So nice! 💗 2mo
CBee @Bookzombie 😊😊 thanks! 2mo
squirrelbrain So kind! ❤️ 2mo
AmyG Thank you! I am listening now to Carrie Soto. 2mo
CBee @AmyG I have that one waiting for me at the library! Enjoying it so far?? 2mo
AmyG @CBee I just started yesterday as my hold came in. It‘s good but alot of tennis. I am not a big tennis fan. 2mo
CBee @AmyG hubby is a fan of tennis, maybe I‘ll just have him read it and report back 😂😂😂 2mo
AmyG @CBee I‘ll give you my #….he can report back to me, too. 🤣 2mo
CBee @AmyG trying to get him to read a book would be a feat 😂😂 2mo
AmyG I will be kind and say my husband has read 1 book in the almost 38 years we‘ve been married. @CBee 2mo
CBee @AmyG wow 😯 So Karl used to love to read, but years of market research and constant poring over data and such burned him out. I‘m hopeful maybe one day he‘ll pick it up again 🤞🏻 2mo
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ChantalReads
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I bought this after having read read Evelyn Hugo (loved it) and Daisy Jones (liked it well enough). I would rank this in between the two. What I really like about TJR books is the level of realism (if one can relate to famous people) that not everything in life "works out" in a satisfying way, and I did feel that by the end of this book. I will buy the rest of her books and read them, and she consistently produces well-written characters.

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Tothemoonandback
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Wow! This book is amazing! It was captivating and entertaining. 5/5 I already wish I could re read this book again for the first time

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bookandbedandtea
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This family hooked me and didn't let go for 384 pages. Loved every minute of this. 🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♀️ #12BooksOf2022 #August @andrew65

Andrew65 A brilliant book and has a few recommendations. 3mo
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staci.reads
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For January, I have to go with the book that I devoured in one sitting, dreaming of warm breezes and ocean waves while snowed in with frigid temps 🧊🌨❄️. I really enjoyed this one! #12Booksof2022 @Andrew65

Andrew65 This was my choice for March. 3mo
LeeRHarry This was my pick for January too but living in Australia the weather matched the book well 😎 3mo
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Andrew65
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No five star reads for me in March but this was my favourite 4 1/2 star book. She always writes great books, although not my favourite of books by her it is still a great read and one I‘d recommend to others. #12Booksof2022

Also notable mention to the Time Odyssey Trilogy by Arthur C Clarke and Stephen Baxter, I read all of this in March.

CoffeeNBooks I liked this one a lot! 3mo
Andrew65 @CoffeeNBooks She does write excellent books. 3mo
Jensol77 Why 4 1/2 ⭐️? (edited) 3mo
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Andrew65 @Jensol77 Possibly a victim of her own success and just didn‘t stand up for me to her previous novels. Very tight call though and possibly showing it should have been 5 stars. 😂 3mo
Jensol77 Have you read Daisy Jones? 3mo
Jensol77 I haven‘t yet. I‘ve read some of her older stuff and loved it 3mo
Andrew65 @Jensol77 Yes absolutely loved that one. Brilliant as an audiobook. Also loved The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Think this one would be 3rd out of the 3.

Still to read the books before these three or
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Jensol77 Yes! Evelyn Hugo was my first TJR. Absolutely wonderful. 3mo
Andrew65 @Jensol77 My first one too. 3mo
Jensol77 Evidence of the Affair & One True Loves are also good on Audio. 3mo
Jensol77 I want to start Carrie Soto but I‘m not sure what‘s holding me back 😂 3mo
Andrew65 @Jensol77 Funnily enough I was just looking at One True Loves and thinking I want to read it next. Thanks, for the recommendations. 3mo
Andrew65 @Jensol77 I just need to get hold of Carrie Soto, I am in a queue. 3mo
Jensol77 @Andrew65 please let me know what you think! It‘s a bit different. 3mo
Andrew65 @Jensol77 Will do 😊 3mo
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JenReadsAlot
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Andrew65 Think this might well make my list, I read it later in the year. 3mo
JenReadsAlot @Andrew65 It was so good 3mo
Andrew65 @JenReadsAlot Still waiting to get to 3mo
JenReadsAlot @Andrew65 I really enjoyed that one as well. 3mo
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Catsandbooks
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Thank you so much Chelle for my lovely #jolabokaflod ❤️❄️🎄
I've been wanting this book for so long! I already broke into the caramel Santas and they are so gooooooddd! Thank you!!

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Andrew65
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Day 5 @AdventRecommends March Book 1

I love Taylor Jenkins Read‘s books. Whilst it may not be my favourite of her books it still was a very enjoyable read but she has set such a high standard in the past. This has a rating of 4.08 on Goodreads and I definitely recommend it to others. I gave it 4 1/2 stars. She is always a must read for me and has some original plots.

@emilyrose_x

TheSpineView Totally agree with you on this author. 4mo
Andrew65 @TheSpineView Still need to get to her new one 4mo
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Crazeedi Agree Andrew, still definitely readable, I too need to get her new one 4mo
Andrew65 @Crazeedi Looks like a few of us still have to. 4mo
Crazeedi @Andrew65 I think I have a hold on it through libby, but like 12 wk wait! Lol 4mo
Andrew65 @Crazeedi I have a request in for my library to buy it but no joy yet. 4mo
TheEllieMo I chose a Taylor Jenkins Reid book as my #AdventRecommends today too! I recently read Carrie Soto is Back and thought that was excellent, too 4mo
Andrew65 @TheEllieMo That‘s great to hear, she does write excellent stories. I felt Daisy Jones and the Six was so uniquely written and was superb. 4mo
Crazeedi @TheEllieMo Daisy was great! 4mo
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OneCent76
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Mehso-so

This book has so many characters and mini stories connected to those characters it was hard to keep up. The book was just ok for me.

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sailu112
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Such a wholesome story with great plot and character arcs. I always wanted to surf and this kind of made me want to get to the hobby

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Kshakal
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Another home run from TJR … I love how she takes a time period and makes in a character in the book! This one made feel all the feels and I couldn‘t put it down!

IndianBookworm Love your thought about 'time period ' 🙌 3w
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Becky.Dare
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Quite literally a book of 2 halves. The first half is there to set the scene & give some back story. Although it does do this, I actually almost gave up on this book before I got to part 2, part 1 went on for too long. The second part I was hooked and couldn‘t put it down. It was fairly fast passed and I really enjoyed it. However the blurb mentions a fire which was far less important that I thought & I was waiting for it‘s significance

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erickahhh
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What an interesting book! The character development was everything I wanted it to be. I appreciated the way the children attempted to break their systemic patterns in their family to create a new life. I enjoyed how each character was different but also devoted to their family. I was slightly perturbed by the way things unfolded, but it was interesting enough to keep me interested. I would love to see this adapted into a TV series

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mobodie
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So good. I loved it SO much! Made me feel all the feels- annoyance, pain, sadness, relief. 100% recommend!

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Coleen
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Another winner from TJR! So far I‘ve loved them all and can‘t pick a favorite. 🤩

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TheSpineView
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#Movie2BookRecs @Klou
Prompt: Of Mice and Men

I choose Malibu Rising because of the relationships between the siblings. It reminded me of the depth of friendship in Of Mice and Men.

#Scarathlon2022 @StayCurious
#TeamMonsterMash

Klou Ooh interesting! I love your reason 5mo
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Jilly6183
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I heard this wasn‘t as good as Daisy Jones and the Six, but I actually loved it more. The bond and love these siblings have for each other is so touching. The drama of celebrity and little side stories gave it a perfect pacing. I tore through this.