Malibu Rising

by Taylor Jenkins Reid · 2021

Set in Malibu in 1983, the novel follows the four famous Riva siblings—Nina, Jay, Hud, and Kit—as they prepare for their annual end-of-summer party. As the children of legendary singer Mick Riva, the siblings navigate the pressures of fame, abandonment, and their complex family legacy. Over the course of twenty-four hours, long-held secrets and tensions surface, culminating in a party that spirals out of control and a morning that leaves their family mansion in flames. The story explores themes of identity, forgiveness, and the choices made to move forward from the past.