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taylor swift songs as book recommendations 3/? malibu rising by taylor jenkins reid is set in 1983 and leads up to the infamous party of well known surfer nina riva and her siblings. split between past and present, the tale of how their family came to be is told while the siblings also have their own secrets to hide. by the time it reaches midnight, the party is completely out of control and the riva mansion is up in flames. the last great american dynasty follows the story of rebekah harkness as taylor talks about the comparisons between herself and the former home owner. rebekah is known for lavish parties, and living a grand party life whilst also being a target of criticism by those around her including the tabloids. quote from book: “instead, nina riva stood on the edge of the cliff she'd never wanted, and looked out onto the water she wished was closer, and for the first time in her quiet life, screamed into the wind.” Quote from song: “they say she was seen on occasion pacing the rocks, staring out at the midnight sea” // “and they said “there goes the last great American dynasty who knows, if she never showed up, what could've been””