🌴 Ranting About… Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Surfboards. Secrets. Siblings. And a party that burns everything down.
In this episode, we dive into Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid — the 80s-set historical fiction beach read about the iconic Riva siblings and one unforgettable summer night in Malibu.
We unpack:
✨ Nina Riva and the burden of being “the responsible one”
✨ Mick Riva: Are all men trash?
✨ Fame, abandonment & inherited trauma
✨ The party heard ’round Malibu
✨ Breaking cycles and choosing yourself
We also talk about the Taylor Jenkins Reid universe, 80s nostalgia, celebrity culture, and why this New York Times bestselling novel hit perfectly in summer 2021.
If you love:
📚 Book club discussions
🌊 Beach reads with depth
🎶 Celebrity drama
💔 Messy family dynamics
🔥 Character-driven historical fiction
…this episode is for you.
💬 Who’s your favorite Riva sibling? Did you forgive Mick? Was the fire destruction… or freedom?
Keywords: Malibu Rising podcast, Taylor Jenkins Reid deep dive, Riva siblings analysis, historical fiction discussion, celebrity family drama, beach read book club.
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