I’ve been a Fleetwood Mac fan for a while and really didn’t know a lot about the rest of the band. So I was excited to read this biography about Christine McVie as she was someone that I really didn’t know about. Lesley-Ann Jones was able to create that intimate biography that worked for me and was glad I got to read this.

Songbird by Lesley-Ann Jones is a heartfelt tribute to Christine McVie, one of Fleetwood Mac's legendary voices. As a long-time fan of both the band and Christine’s work, I am deeply grateful to the author for telling her story in such an honest and raw manner. The spotlight remains firmly on Christine (or Chris, or Chrissie), making her the focus throughout the book, which I truly appreciated.

The Appendix of the book includes a full timeline of Christine’s life, a list of her best songs, and chapter notes that reference the author’s research and elaborate on the story.

Fun fact: “You Make Loving Fun" is my favorite Christine McVie song.

I will be honest: I found the tone of the book somewhat lacking in distinct style. It leaned heavily on recounting quotes and events, which left the writing feeling a bit detached. While Lesley-Ann Jones uses an eloquent vocabulary, there was a certain emotional depth that felt lacking, in my opinion.

That said, perhaps this is thing thing with biographies in general, as I’ve only ever read autobiographies. Regardless, I adored the book and would recommend it to any Fleetwood Mac fan. You'll come across some familiar stories along with a few surprises that you maybe didn’t know happened behind the scenes.

I would rate it 3 stars as I enjoyed my time reading it.

Thank you Netgalley and especially Hachette Books for providing this advanced-read copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review.