Leanne Garten
Leanne Garten asked:

Is the character Mick Riva the same character from Evelyn Hugo? One of her husbands I believe?

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cait.wms.reads There was also a mention of Celia St. James in the book. Love the Easter eggs!
Erin Yes, Mick Riva is the singer and Evelyn's third husband
Lori Boyd Great memory. I totally missed it....Loved Evelyn Hugo!
Jenna Taylor Just spotted him in Evidence of an Affair too!
Lormac I am wondering how many other crossover characters she uses. Are any of the people mentioned at the party (because, God, there were a lot of characters) also in any of Reid's other novels. I am pretty sure that one of the models mentioned at the Riva party was also a minor character in "Daisy Jones and the Six." It almost makes you want to line up her books and check!
Victor Bonifacio I read his name and I was like... WAIT, WHAT?!
Lee (Books With Lee) I just noticed him mentioned and stopped like “wait a minute..” I read Malibu rising first and then Evelyn Hugo
Andrea Petagna I totally missed that! I read and loved Evelyn Hugo & also Daisy Jones. I will have to go back. That is cool!
Jess Freda I’ve just started Evelyn Hugo (have read Daisy Jones and Malibu Rising) but it says on page 13 that all EH’s husbands are dead, is that right? I don’t remember Mick dying though it’s been a while since I read Malibu Rising.
Denise I didn't realize it was the same author! That is awesome. I saw that Celia St. James reference and thought the name sounded familiar, but couldn't remember where from.
Katrina Yes. And it adds a dimension to his character that is both fascinating and revolting!
Dani OMG amazing. I did not make that connection.
Vereads Wait! what? OMG. I totally missed it. I was hoping for a connection with Daisy Jones not Evelyn Hugo.
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Katy Rushing This book also has a plug in for Carrie Soto, who her next book is about!
elle (taylor’s version) yes! i was thrilled to discover this book also mentions Celia St. James, and Evelyn Hugo as well (even though she is not mentioned by name.)
Lillian Rizzo i hope so because that would be great
Alexandria I'd love for someone to make a chart that shows how all the characters in this universe are connected.
Erin I love how Taylor does this with her characters!
Jan-e Yes, Reid's novels are a "literary universe" with recurring characters.
Logan Singletary Had to come here to make sure I had caught that correctly. I'm reading Evelyn Jones now after reading Malibu Rising.
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