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by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Contemporary FictionHistorical Fiction 🌶️🌶️ 2/5

Finished Malibu Rising and need something with the same energy? These reads share the contemporary fiction and historical fiction DNA that made it unforgettable.

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8 Books Matched to Malibu Rising

Grouped by the elements that made Malibu Rising unforgettable.

Matches that share Malibu Rising's adventurous energy

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Lessons in Chemistry
by Bonnie Garmus
🌶️🌶️ 2/5 · 400p · Historical Fiction, Contemporary Fiction
The book equivalent of finding someone who also cried at Malibu Rising.
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94%
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A Little Life
by Hanya Yanagihara
🌶️ 1/5 · 816p · Literary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction
The contemporary fiction you didn't know you needed after Malibu Rising. Trust us.
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91%
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A Man Called Ove
by Fredrik Backman
🌶️ 1/5 · 337p · Literary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction
A Man Called Ove matched on addictive and enemies-to-lovers. That's not a coincidence.
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More adventurous energy

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
by V.E. Schwab
🌶️🌶️ 2/5 · 448p · Fantasy, Historical Fiction
The book that Malibu Rising fans keep recommending to each other at 2 AM.
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86%
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A Fine Balance
by Rohinton Mistry
🌶️ 1/5 · 624p · Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Your BookTok FYP is about to thank you for this one.
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84%
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Rules of Civility
by Amor Towles
🌶️ 1/5 · 335p · Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
This is the rebound book that becomes the relationship.
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81%
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A Gentleman in Moscow
by Amor Towles
🌶️ 1/5 · 462p · Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
The book that Malibu Rising fans keep recommending to each other at 2 AM.
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The Lincoln Highway
by Amor Towles
🌶️ 1/5 · 592p · Historical Fiction, Adventure
Matched on mood, spice, and that specific thing you can't explain but need.
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Based on mood alignment, spice compatibility, and trope DNA.

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus — 🌶️🌶️ 2/5 spice, 400 pages

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Quick answers before your next match

If you loved Malibu Rising, try Lessons in Chemistry, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, A Fine Balance. They share similar themes, mood, and reading experience.

It has mild spice — some steamy moments but nothing too explicit.

Malibu Rising falls into Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction. It blends elements that fans of contemporary fiction and historical fiction will love.

Definitely. Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a popular choice among readers who enjoy contemporary fiction and historical fiction.

Malibu Rising delivers a gripping reading experience that keeps you hooked.

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