2.5 stars

This book was so pointless! I might've liked the plot if it were a 90 minute movie but as a novel I just wasn't convinced by the story.
The premise is alright but the execution could have been so much better.

"Malibu Rising" is the story of four siblings whose father is basically Frank Sinatra. The first part of the story is alternating between the story of "Frank's" relationship to their mother and the siblings spending the day before their big annual party later that evening. The second part is about the course of the party with guests that are essentially the Brat Pack and their entourage.

There was quite a lot of foreshadowing in the first part which ruined all the plot twists. The themes of generational trauma and repeating your parents' mistakes weren't really well executed either.

The half star is for making me realise that salted sliced tomato is a great side dish for sandwiches and burgers.

Don't believe the hype.