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Malibu Rising
The four famous Riva siblings throw a huge end-of-summer party at their Malibu house in 1983. As the guest list grows and the night runs out of control, the book goes back through their family's past.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2021
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 369
- Format
- Book 4 of 5 in Reidverse
Read this if you like a single-night family drama with a big cast, a sunlit setting and a dramatic finale.
Skip this if you want a close romance, as this centres on siblings and many other voices.
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Quick answers about Malibu Rising
- What is Malibu Rising about?
- The four famous Riva siblings throw a huge end-of-summer party at their Malibu house in 1983. As the guest list grows and the night runs out of control, the book goes back through their family's past.
- Who should read Malibu Rising?
- Read it if you like a single-night family drama with a big cast, a sunlit setting and a dramatic finale. Skip it if you want a close romance, as this centres on siblings and many other voices.
- How long and how fast is Malibu Rising?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 369 pages, first published in 2021.
- Does Malibu Rising have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Infidelity, Grief, Addiction, Abuse.
- Can I borrow Malibu Rising for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Malibu Rising; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Malibu Rising?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Daisy Jones & the Six, Big Little Lies, Little Fires Everywhere.
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