The date is set to August 1983 and the Riva sibling are about to throw their annual party for the rich and famous. But before we visit that we are taken back through time to explore the dysfunctional relationships of the Riva's parents and discover how they were led into their lives.
Malibu Rising delves into the family life of the famous Mick Riva and his wife June. Mick is dishonest and unloyal to his family on more than one occasion. We seen the heartache experienced by June and as struggles to raise her now 4 children. Once this all becomes too much the eldest daughter Nina steps in to raise her siblings on her own.
The story focuses on 6 main characters of this family and alternates between times frames of the past and present. Even though Malibus Rising is not directly linked to Taylors previous book Evelyn Hugo, I really enjoyed the way the characters linked up and was glad I had read the other book previously.
I did relate to these characters and really felt the heartache along with the Riva siblings. Although I feel the book did drag on a little too much therefore not quite hitting a climax at any one point. Once the party finally starts so many new characters start to emerge. But with so little time each I felt they all started to meld into one another.
I really enjoy Taylors writing style and will definitely continue to read her books. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.Show moreShow less
Malibu Rising delves into the family life of the famous Mick Riva and his wife June. Mick is dishonest and unloyal to his family on more than one occasion. We seen the heartache experienced by June and as struggles to raise her now 4 children. Once this all becomes too much the eldest daughter Nina steps in to raise her siblings on her own.
The story focuses on 6 main characters of this family and alternates between times frames of the past and present. Even though Malibus Rising is not directly linked to Taylors previous book Evelyn Hugo, I really enjoyed the way the characters linked up and was glad I had read the other book previously.
I did relate to these characters and really felt the heartache along with the Riva siblings. Although I feel the book did drag on a little too much therefore not quite hitting a climax at any one point. Once the party finally starts so many new characters start to emerge. But with so little time each I felt they all started to meld into one another.
I really enjoy Taylors writing style and will definitely continue to read her books. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Show more Show less