Nestled in the sun-kissed glamour of Malibu, 1983, the Riva siblings prepare for the annual end-of-summer soirée, a night that promises to etch itself into the annals of their family's storied legacy. Nina Riva, the heartbreakingly beautiful surfer and supermodel, reluctantly steps into her role as hostess, haunted by her recent, very public marital collapse. Her brothers, Jay and Hud, each carry the weight of their own secrets, tethered together by a bond that threatens to unravel. And Kit, the youngest, with secrets of her own, unwittingly sets the stage for a night that will redefine their lives. As the anticipation mounts, the Rivas confront the legacy of their father, Mick Riva, a legend whose shadow looms large over their collective psyche, driving them towards a reckoning with their past. As the clock ticks toward midnight, the party spirals into a frenzied, hedonistic spectacle, laying bare the desires, dreams, and despairs that simmer beneath the surface of celebrity. In the space of twenty-four hours, amid the chaos of revelry and the quiet moments of vulnerability, the Rivas find themselves at a crossroads. Faced with the dichotomy of what they have inherited and what they wish to forge anew, the siblings must decide which bonds are unbreakable and which are suffocating. "Malibu Rising" is not just a tale of fame and fortune; it is a poignant exploration of family dynamics, the enduring power of love, and the courage it takes to let go of the past to embrace an uncertain future. Taylor Jenkins Reid delivers a mesmerizing narrative that captures the essence of a pivotal moment, a night when a family's legacy is set ablaze, and from the ashes, new beginnings are born.