On this episode we are discussing New York Times bestseller Malibu Rising, by Taylor Jenkins Reid.  Loosely linked to both of her previous smash hits, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones and the Six, Malibu Rising continues her theme of exploring the inner lives of the rich and famous. This time she takes us to Malibu in the early 80s, where 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.** Complicated Woman. It is Nina Riva's story and we each find different things relatable and interesting about her, but she is certainly not the only complicated woman in this novel. We dive into them all. (03:09)** Scenes. Carinn & Kate pick their favorites and discuss how they relate to the book’s larger themes and questions. (13:29)** What’s Your Damage, Heather? We discuss Nina’s daddy issues and how being too self-sufficient and too selfless has hindered Nina’s ability to find her true self. As usual, we get personal, and this turns into a hilarious discussion of our own damage. (44:32)** What She Said. After we covered Daisy Jones & The Six, we had a surprising interaction with Taylor over DM that we had to share! Then we deep dive into more Taylor quotes and share our favorites about failure, having conviction and confidence, and finding fun when writing. (53:46)** Crystal Ball. Carinn wants an entire book about Carrie Soto (Taylor, are you listening?!) and Kate looks into her crystal ball to predict where Nina’s path may take her now that she has found her voice. (63:23).** Who Won The Book? For Kate it’s all about the vibe and for Carinn it’s the nuanced depiction of infidelity, which Taylor does better than anyone else. (69:00)** Takeaways. We discuss whether you have to get out of your comfort zone to ignite your career. (78:29)Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @popfictionwomen and on Twitter @pop_women. To do a full deep dive, check out our website at www.popfictionwomen.com. Stay Complicated!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.