Fan CastingMalibu Rising (book)

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Story added by artegurl on August 12, 2022

Malibu 1983. Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of one night, each of their lives will be changed forever in this propulsive novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six. Malibu is buzzing with anticipation for Nina Riva's annual party. Everyone wants to be in the company of the famous Rivas: Nina, the surfer and model; her brothers, Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other his renowned photographer; and Kit, the adored baby of the family. As if that picture-perfect family isn't enough, their father is Mick Riva, the legendary singer. By m...read more

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Fan Casting Nina Riva

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Nina Riva is the eldest of the Riva children and serves as their guardian after their mother’s death. At the age of 17, she sacrifices her dreams to take care of her siblings, Jay, Hud, and Kit. Nina carries the weight of the past on her shoulders, feeling responsible for keeping the family’s restaurant, Riva Seafood, open. She finds solace in the ocean, where she surfs and experiences rare moments of solitude. Throughout the novel, Nina undergoes personal growth, rejecting Brandon’s pleas to get back together and her father’s sudden proposal to reenter her life.