“Daisy Jones & The Six” was unlike anything I’ve ever read before. To be honest, when I first started reading it I was thinking “ what the heck is this?” LOL. If you are a fan of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s books like I am, you know that her first 4 books were similar, the feel good romance books. Then she wrote “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” and changed things up. It was different and I loved it. So when I started reading “Daisy Jones and The Six”, I actually wasn’t sure what I thought. Since I love everything Taylor writes, I dove in and prepared myself for something different. So I should explain what I mean by “different”. The book isn’t written like a traditional story, it’s written out like an interview. The interviewer is asking questions to the members of the band, anyone who worked with them, friends, etc, in order to give us the inside scoop about the rise and fall of Daisy & The Six. After a few chapters I was hooked and finished the book in a weekend. When all is said and done, I loved how different the book was! It felt so real. I was really sucked into the characters and their story and at the same time was engrossed in their lives and well-being. Amazon and Hello Sunshine are making this book into a 13-part series and I am really interested to see who they pick to play Daisy’s part! I have a few suggestions so if anyone would like my opinion let me know!

Daisy Jones & The Six is about a band formed in the 1970’s. Daisy is a young beautiful teenager living with hippy parents who really don’t care much about what she does. She comes and goes as she pleases, becomes a regular at nightclubs, and starts getting into the groupie scene of sex, drugs, and Rock n Roll. Everyone who meets her is stunned by her beauty and her carefree attitude. Daisy loves to write songs, and with a beautiful and unique voice, she wants to make her own music. She gets a record deal but unfortunately none of her songs are what the executives are looking for. Being strong-willed, Daisy refuses to do any work as she will not sing other people’s music. The Six is a band on the rise, getting more and more recognition with each gig they get, and their lead singer Billy writes all their music. Daisy and The Six share the same manager, and when Billy writes a song that management thinks would be better for a female voice, he suggests Daisy. She is a great fit for the band, and her voice and presence will bring more people to their shows. After the first tour together the band decides to make Daisy a permanent part of the band, and rename themselves Daisy and The Six.

The interviewer starts in the beginning and really takes us on a journey to discover who these people were, both as a band and as individuals. The book is so well written at times I thought this was a real band! Seriously I Googled it. As many people before me have said, the band Fleetwood Mac came to mind. Female lead with a unique voice. Taylor Jenkins Reid fans will LOVE this amazing story, and love the little surprise at the end!

MUST READ. 5 STARS. I HAVE NO WORDS.

Daisy: “I had absolutely no interest in being somebody else’s muse. I am not a muse. I am the somebody. End of fucking story.”

Y’all, she’s done it again. Daisy Jones & The Six is like a cross between The Beatles Anthology and Almost Famous and your favorite TJR novel.

The thing about this story is that it really reads the way your favorite band’s anthology does. It’s not just Daisy you’re following, it’s the whole band and their people (friends, managers, producers, reporters) and they’re all actual characters that are layered and complex and emotional. It’s work to do that well, and TJR does it.

Also, TJR knocks it out of the park in a few timely, real quotes and moments about what it’s like to be a woman. Daisy, Camila, Simone, and Karen are real women who each have these moments where you just so deeply identify with them and feel what they’re feeling, in the best and worst ways.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher Ballantine Books for the ARC!

OH MY GOD ALL THE STARS.

Is it too bold to say that this is my favorite book EVER? Every single character in this book spoke volumes to me - the raw and brutal honesty and emotion displayed from each and every band member and those on the outside (Camila, Simone) was utter perfection. Oh, Billy ... Daisy ... Camila ... a love triangle to rival all other triangles - or is it? Taylor Jenkins Reid has 1000000000% knocked it out of the park with this sex, drugs & rock and roll story and the fact that it’s written entirely in an interview format? Perfect perfect perfect.

In The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, I had a sneaking feeling Evelyn was loosely based on Elizabeth Taylor. Now who might Daisy be based on? I’m thinking maybe Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac, but can’t wait to see what you all think!

I know Reese Witherspoon is adapting this for television and I can’t wait to see how it plays out on the small screen!

Thank you so much to the wonderful ladies at Random House for hooking me up with this early copy (you made my year) - all opinions are my own.

I was so excited to receive this advanced copy of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s new book, Daisy Jones & The Six 😱❤️
This book is an interview format with the members of a rock band, looking back at getting their big break in the 1970’s. You hear about writing and recording records and going on tour. Has a Behind the Music kind of feel. You can imagine growing up listening to this music and then hearing decades later the story behind the songs. I kept thinking of the movie Almost Famous - if you liked that movie or this author’s other books, I think you’ll enjoy this one as well. 5/5.
This book hits the shelves on March 5th, 2019. Thank you to @netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for a review. #netgalley #bookreview #daisyjonesandthesix

She did it again! Taylor Jenkins Reid you are amazing. What a wild ride. I loved the interview format so much.

I loved that she reported from all sides of a situation. It’s so much like real life. We hear what we want and to hell with the rest.

The twist at the end made me smile. So fun.

FIVE STARS! I want to go out a buy an album from this fictional rock band. Daisy Jones and the Six is totally unique. It’s a look into rock and roll during the 70’s. It is honest, raw and edgy in the best possible way. The characters are self centered, gritty and flawed. Yet, the story of the rise of Daisy and The Six is compelling and will leave you heartbroken and inspired at the very end. It’s a work of genius.

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Taylor Jenkins Reid is at the top of her game with Daisy Jones & The Six. It's been a pleasure following her career and seeing the evolution of her voice. With her newest work (out in May), Taylor Jenkins Reid explores relationships between singers in a rock band in the 70s. Shifting between narrators, the characters are brought to life, as is their music. This is a story about sex, drugs, rock & roll, and so much more. This one is sure to top the charts. Highly recommended!

Many thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

I could not get into this book at all. I love the author and I was excited to read this book but I honestly couldn’t get into it and the weird formatting it had.

I grew up on episodes on Behind the Music and the movie That Thing You Do. This book was essentially a Behind the Music without the music. I'm glad that this has been picked up to be an actual show, because this book needs more than just song lyrics. It needs the music. Without it, it's just a bunch of dialogue. A little screenplay if you will, that has potential, but lacks the soul.

I enjoyed this story and am really looking forward to seeing it all come to life. With that said, I don't know that I would actually recommend reading this before the show. I would probably wait to read this until there is at least a soundtrack. Once that happens, this will be a book that you will be able to actually fully experience and I imagine it will be a novel that stays with you. Once that all happens, I will feel comfortable giving the book a full 5 star rating.

I'm not even sure where to begin with this book. It's just absolutely magical. Authentic. Real. Imaginative. Unique. So well written that you believe these characters are real and you find yourself wanting to search anything and everything out about them. That's the kind of writing that takes an author from good to great and TJR hit it out of the park with this one.

Reid makes you fall in love with every single character in this book. The way she decided to tell this story was beyond brilliant. Having every story told by different views brought this story together in a way that almost seems impossible. It could not have been done another way though or it just wouldn't pack the punch it does. The characters, the story, just all of it.

But this story isn't just about a band. It's about love, loss, heartbreak, addiction, and so much more. How someone could put so much into a story and make it flow so seamlessly is nothing short of wizardry and TRJ has the most powerful wand at her fingertips.

This is a story that will stick with you forever. You'll be asking your friends if they read it. You'll be shouting from the rooftops about how everyone needs to read this one because I know that's what I am going to be doing for the next few months.

I read DAISY JONES & THE SIX by Taylor Jenkins Reid back in August, but I haven’t felt I could adequately express my thoughts in a review. I may never be able to, so I’m just going to go ahead and write about it anyways. I’ll go into more depth in my full review closer to pub date, but I didn’t want to wait any longer to share some thoughts with y’all. For some reason, I’m nervous to share.
Like all TJR novels, for me, this book is about the dynamics and relationships between people. The relationship between friends, between enemies, the relationship between lovers and partners and family, the relationship between bandmates. But most importantly, it’s about the relationship with oneself.
Every one of these bandmates has a character arc. Whether it’s small or encompassing the entire book, every one of these characters has a story to tell. Their side of the story. And I cared about each one.
The majority of people will talk about their love for Daisy. That’s a given since she is one of the biggest characters and her name is in the title. And yes, she is a complex, dynamic, headstrong and complicated character. But for me, she wasn’t necessarily the character that had me racing to come back to the book each time I put it down. Camila was. She was one of the standout characters for me. Camila knew not only what she wanted, but what she deserved, and she wasn’t going to take less from anyone. She felt like a much-needed grounding force for these rockstars who, like most in the 70s I’m sure, went more than a little wild many times.
This book could not have been the easiest book to write, considering the format alone. It’s written as an oral history. In simplest terms, it’s like an interview without the questions proceeding the answers. The dialogue could have felt stale, the transitions wobbly, and the tone disingenuous. Jenkins Reid was able to avoid all of that and create a layered and engaging story with characters who feel as real to me as my own flesh.
Pre-order, put it on hold at your library, borrow a copy from a friend, add it to your TBR. Don’t miss out on what’s sure to be one of the biggest books of 2019.

Wow!!! I thought Evelyn Hugo was my favorite character but Taylor Jenkins Reid SLAYED Daisy Jones! I have been anticipating this book since I heard it was being released and all my expectations for the novel were met (plus more). I highly recommend this to all fans of the author. This is going to be a major hit in 2019!

** Full review to be posted on blog on release day **

This book was AMAZING. Probably one of the best books I've read all year. Full review to follow on my blog, closer to publication date. Thank you to the publisher for my free e-copy.

Daisy Jones and The Six is Taylor Jenkins Reid’s newest novel which will release in March 2019. I was super excited to get my hands on an ARC as I absolutely loved The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and could wait to read this one. This historical fiction novel follows the former band members of famous ‘70s rock n roll group Daisy Jone and The Six and how they split in 1979. I really liked the interview writing format of this book. The writing style is great in a way that keeps your interest throughout the book. The plot was interesting, but I couldn’t really get into the ‘70s rock n roll overhyped stereotypes. By midway in the book? I was pretty fed up with the way the main characters, Daisy and Billy, were acting. Overall, I liked The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo much better than Daisy Jones and The Six. I also heard that Reese Witherspoon will be producing a limited series on Amazon based on the books so I’m curious to see how that will pan out. If you are a fan of Taylor Jenkins Reid, then I would highly recommend adding Daisy Jones and The Six to your TBR.

Disclaimer: I received a free advanced digital copy of this book from Ballantine Books in exchange for my honest opinion. This has no effect on my opinion, review, or rating.

Note: This review will be posted on https://www.ashareads.com on 1/5/19.

This book is AMAZING. I loved the creativity, the characters, the plot, the ending - everything. I enjoyed reading every single page of this book. This review is so short because my only comment is that this book ROCKS.

Told through a series of interviews, “Daisy Jones and The Six” is a captivating novel that gives you insight into rock n roll, and makes you want to hear the songs and see the band perform live. As Daisy Jones and the band The Six rise to stardom separately, and then together, the dynamics of the band are constantly challenged and each member is forced to look back at the craziest, most exciting time of lives to explain the intracies of the band that made them famous. Reid does not leave any stone unturned, and there is no shortage of sex, drugs and rock n roll in this one of a kind novel.

What a magical journey through the greatest era of rock & roll. Told in a unique style, I never wanted this book to end. Daisy & Billy are the stars but each voice is distinct, each with their slightly skewed version of the story. I loved Warren's perspective and quips. Like Almost Famous, this book is a love letter to all the bands, songs & musicians who have shaped our lives. Though the band & their songs are fictitious, it's clear to see the parallels between Daisy & Billy and Stevie & Lindsey. Who hasn't heard Silver Springs and wanted to know why, oh why, they couldn't make it work. With Daisy & Billy we get the why. The stories of addiction & the booze and drugs that fueled rock & roll are legendary and from page one you're drawn into the drama and chaos of the Sunset Strip. When you finish this book, you wish that Daisy Jones & The Six wasn't just a figment of Taylor Jenkins Reid's imagination. If they were real, you'd be able to put on Aurora, and get drawn into the spell of the band all over again.

First things first - thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the advanced copy.

Now, the book. With this latest, Taylor Jenkins Reid has solidified her place, I think, as one of my favorite authors. She has not yet let me down, and each of the books that I have read by her has been completely different. She's a talented and engaging writer and had earned my loyalty.

I tend to struggle with books about or involving fictional famous things - bands, celebrities, whatever. And this ENTIRE BOOK is about a fictional rock band in the 70s. But I loved all of it. Every member of the band came to sparkling, gritty life for me. They felt like real people, and it felt like a real band. My only regret when I finished the book was that I couldn't run out and buy <i>Aurora</i> to hear the songs for myself.

The tensions between the band came to life, and the way each person was drawn, the way they each had such a unique perspective on what was happening and what was going on for them. As the story progressed, the reader saw just how disconnected the band members were from one another at times, despite spending tons and tons of time together.

Then finding out who was writing this fictional biography of Daisy Jones and the Six was fantastic. I didn't see that coming, but it made total sense. And the end just gave me all the feels.

And there is really nothing else I want to say about the book. Other than, when it is out, read it. It felt worth every second.

The second i heard about this book, I knew it was something i had to read. I went home and told my entire family about it.. I'm a fan of the whole mystery behind the rockstar thing, ever since i saw Eddie and the Cruisers when i was young. I knew this would be right up my alley.
This book is the story of Daisy Jones and the Six- how the band formed, who the members were, why they broke up. It was told in a series of interviews- but not just as a list of questions. You get the inside scoop from all the players- major and minor.
This is my 4th book by Taylor Jenkins Reid. it's to the point i don't even think i need to read the description anymore to know i want to read it. she just has the ability to draw me in. I think it could be about watching water boil and i would fall for the water. She's an author whom i have chosen to spread out her books. I know they are going to be fantastic, and if i read them all, then i don't have any to look forward to. Probably a bit odd, but its typical me.
I was so excited for this book. And now that i've read it, i'm so excited for the mini series. An interview story of the rise and fall of an iconic band. It was full of music, celebrity, rock n roll, addiction, relationships. And Ms. Reid's fantastic writing. You couldn't help but root for Daisy and Billy's success, despite their flaws. These characters are so realistic, so easy to relate to. By the time i finished this book, i wanted to go to a concert and stalk the band. Instead, i'll just have to stalk Amazon until the mini series comes out.
thank you Net Galley, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Random House.

I’ve never read a book like this before. I loved it. I wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy a book about a fictional rock band in the 60’s/70’s. But I couldn’t put it down. It read like a magazine article, with many points of view. I loved how it flowed. It’s hard to believe this band wasn’t real. And the music, just great. Highly recommended.

Thank you to Tara Jenkins Reid, Random House and Netgalley for the Advanced copy.