4.5

This was a total 180 of what I was expecting. I was not prepared to read an angsty book that delves into topics of anxiety, grief, and addiction. This is what I feel like "Daisy Jones and The Six" tried to be. It dives into the sexism, heavy addiction, inequality, and the "selling your soul for fame" that was seen in the rock scene during the 90s. I struggled to get into it in the beginning, but after the first few chapters, I was heavily invested. The only reason this wasn't a 5-star read is because the ending felt rushed.

There's a lot here - a love letter to 90's music, addiction and grief, women battling sexism/misogyny/double standards in the music industry, etc. I liked this better than [book:Daisy Jones & The Six|40597810] but there's also some cliché aspects too.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars thank you netgalley and the publisher for this beautiful arc i was drawn to this from the cover (GREAT DAY FOR JUDGING BOOKS BY THEIR COVERS) and i was not let down
this has love , pining , and everything in between
it has rockstars!!! daisy jones and the six on steroids
(a bit better if i were to be truthful)

I just feel like Marissa Stapley reached into my 90's, music obsessed brain and curated this book specifically for me. The characters were brilliant, the nostalgia was top notch. The story itself about the life of a rockstar was a little cliche but I fully expected that going in. One of my favorite reads of 2024!!

Well this book was interesting! I’m a sucker for books about music and rock n roll. This book takes you on a journey that makes you want to keep reading. So much mystery and heartbreak. Really enjoyed it!

The premise was great. The story itself was not. It was cliche and read like beginner learning to read YA. See Jane become a rock star. There was nothing likable about the two MCs. The 1999 post disappearance story was somewhat interesting. But overall, this was not good. There are so many other much better written and interesting stories about famous bands and musicians.

This is for the real 90s music lover. B0nus if you enjoy a story about sexism, hitting rock bottom, romance and the perils of fame. I almost felt like it was written with being adapted to tv or a movie in mind and I thought it would translate really well to those mediums.

If you liked Taylor Jenkins Reid's "Daisy Jones & the Six," you will love Marissa Stapley's newest novel. I was quickly immersed in this captivating book, and you will be too, especially if you love 90s music.

This story is a stimulating, angsty, powerful tearjerker that tugs at your heartstrings and then rips them out. It's the kind of rock 'n' roll love song you get addicted to, listening day and night!

If you enjoyed "Daisy Jones and The Six," and are excited to explore a 90s music-drama-tragedy-heartbreaking love story fueled by themes of misogyny, workplace inequality, and the costly price of fame, then this book is for you. It takes readers on a journey through the highs and lows of a complex, sorrowful love story, a mystery of loss and rediscovery, and the promise of second chances.

For those who were kids in the 90s, like me, you may easily connect with the characters and their whirlwind, wild, heart-wrenching journey that will shake you to the core.

Two women embark on a road trip to bring back a lost man presumed dead. Jane Prye, the highly criticized and reviled partner of rock 'n' roll legend Elijah Hart, the famous singer of the "Lightning Bottles" rock band, and a teenage German fangirl named Hen, who holds an important clue to finding the mysteriously disappeared Elijah. The story takes readers on an unforgettable journey, connecting the past and present through interwoven flashbacks that tell how Jane and Elijah met, their ups and downs, and the prices they paid throughout their meteoric rise to fame and subsequent crash.

Don't miss this sentimental celebration of rock 'n' roll and tearful love story!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for providing me with this amazing book’s digital review copy in exchange for my honest opinions.

Thanks for the review copy. This book is well written, I enjoyed the lyrics to the songs. I loved the focus on the female, Jane Pyre, of the Lightning Bottles. I learned a lout about the rock star lifestyle.

After reading Daisy Jones and the Six, I was excited to read another rock and roll book. And let me tell you.. this one did not disappoint! I loved it so much.

I was enraptured by this story from the beginning -- I'm a sucker for fictional celebrity stories, and with the 90s and a little mystery thrown in, it was all I could ask for. The ending was a little too predictable for me, but I loved all the leadup and interweaving of timelines throughout the story. I think Hen's story should have been a little more defined, as she was added in as a conduit for Jane to find Elijah's comics, but I was very ambivalent toward that character. I think a better job could have been done to combine Hen's story and the impact that Jane and Elijah's music truly had on her life.

Good read for people who remember "grunge" era and has echoes of the Seattle scene of the 90's. Much like others in the genre, it dives deep into the relationships and consequences of music stardom. Recommended.

AHHH! this is making my 90's kid heart so happy. I loved her book "Lucky" and was so excited to get a copy of this. Thank you netgalley - this is perfect!

Stapley’s writing just moves me! I loved the music and concept of this book. The mystery and relationships throughout it were incredible. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

A compelling look at the price of fame and the power of love. Elijah and Jane are in love and on the cusp of stardom. They make wonderful music together as the Lightning Bottles, with Jane writing the lyrics (though no ones seems to believe it) and Elijah singing them. While Elijah is beloved by fans and others alike, Jane has been reviled by music executives, the media, and the masses. Fans think Jane is bringing Elijah down and things certainly don’t improve when Elijah tragically disappears and everyone blames Jane. Five years later, mysterious public art pops up that can only be from Elijah. Is this a cruel trick or is it really Elijah trying to find Jane?

This was great - there is so much tension, mystery, and, heartbreak. I kept turning the pages, wondering how Jane’s and Elijah’s story would unfold. Jane is awesome and it was easy to sympathize with and root for her. The exploration of misogyny and sexism in the music industry was just as entertaining as Jane’s and Elijah’s love story.

Thank you very much to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.