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Malibu Rising
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there are some authors who were born to tell stories and TJR is one of them.
i love the way im always pulled into her books. she has a way of writing words that seep into my very being. every single thing the characters feel, from the big heart-shattering betrayals to the small moments of sibling pride, i feel. TJR doesnt just get a reader to sympathise for characters, but empathise with them, and thats what makes reading her books a truly great experience. the riva siblings feel like real people, people i have come to know and understand and appreciate, and i love that.
the characters (honestly cant pick a favourite - theyre all great), the awesome setting (this story made me want to surf - and i hate the ocean/beach), the pristine writing (the prologue is one of my favourite chapters of all time) all make this a story to remember. it definitely has the same charm and honesty that made both ‘the seven husbands of evelyn hugo’ and ‘daisy jones & the six’ so memorable. TJR never disappoints.
↠ 5 stars
i love the way im always pulled into her books. she has a way of writing words that seep into my very being. every single thing the characters feel, from the big heart-shattering betrayals to the small moments of sibling pride, i feel. TJR doesnt just get a reader to sympathise for characters, but empathise with them, and thats what makes reading her books a truly great experience. the riva siblings feel like real people, people i have come to know and understand and appreciate, and i love that.
the characters (honestly cant pick a favourite - theyre all great), the awesome setting (this story made me want to surf - and i hate the ocean/beach), the pristine writing (the prologue is one of my favourite chapters of all time) all make this a story to remember. it definitely has the same charm and honesty that made both ‘the seven husbands of evelyn hugo’ and ‘daisy jones & the six’ so memorable. TJR never disappoints.
↠ 5 stars
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Jul 14, 2021 07:18AM
Sounds like a good read for summer! Great review, Jessica! I loved Daisy Jones so this one is definitely on my TBR shelf.
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I agree, TJR is one of the greats. Amazing author! This was a great review!
So I have to read this book before going to the sea thanks 🙏
TJR is mega talented. Can’t wait to read this book! 📚❤️
janine - yes! its a great summer read. i hope you enjoy it!lauren - thank you so much! im so happy to hear you loved this, too! :)
anushka - awww. thank youuuu!
hedwidge - yeah! or when you go to the sea - its a great beach read!
danielle - i have a feeling you will love it! <3
Terrific review Jessica. I also loved this book, and just about everything I've read from TJR. I like how you pointed out how TJR makes us emphasize with these characters. That must be why I love her books so much.
awww. thank youuuu! so happy to hear that you are a fan of TJR and loved this one, too! <3
Fantastic review jessica! I’ve read both The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones and the Six and enjoyed them both! Maybe I’ll give this a go too!?
awww. thanks, lucy! i hope you give it a go and enjoy it. i have my fingers crossed for you! x
hard agree — tjr does an amazing job with characterization. even when some characters aren’t necessarily likable, they feel real.
you’re so right!!!! i’m absolutely obsessed with the prologue. so well written
I agree! I said the same after reading Carrie soto. I'm like I hate tennis but all of a sudden I couldn't stop reading the book and I catch myself youtubing tennis moves lol. Tjr is an amazing story teller. She is so captivating. I've read 5 of her work and it's a 5 star every single time. Definitely one of my favourite authors
