Malibu Rising

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

6. Malibu Rising is also about sibling relationships. Discuss the nature of sibling rivalry. Why do you think sibling dynamics can be so complicated? How do we use our siblings to define our own personalities? 7. Mick is essentially the villain in the book, but he’s also portrayed with sympathy and humanity. Why do you think that is? What did you make of his character? Do you think he got what he deserved in the end? 8. Talk about the structure of the novel. Why do you think the book takes place in twenty-four hours? How does that influence the pacing of the story? 9. Destruction and renewal are big themes in the book. Where do you see those themes at play? What is interesting about those concepts? What other themes did you notice? 10. Malibu Rising is bookended by scenes of fire burning. What is the significance of fire? How are these scenes symbolic? What does it mean to have a “nature to burn”? 11. Super fans: How did Malibu Rising compare to Daisy Jones & The Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo? Did you notice any Easter eggs or recurring characters?