Daisy Jones & The Six

 

    

    Yes, yes. I know this is another Taylor Jenkins Reid book, but I'll stop reading them when they aren't at the top of the charts. Not only am I trying to read every book from this author, but it was also just adapted into a series.... and there's a cute actor in it. Anyways, I wanted to read the book before watching the show. 

    The book is definitely a different style that requires some getting used to. The entire book is in an interview format so each character is narrating the story. The book follows the band "The Six" and their dynamic within the group. The group's lead singer, Billy Dunne, is hard-headed, controlling, and a recovering addict. The Six are seemingly fine with their obvious leader, but as time goes on, tension grows. 

    

    Speaking of tension, enter Daisy Jones. Daisy is free-spirited, extremely talented, and a religious drug and alcohol addict. Daisy has such a natural talent, but her extracurricular activities can make her unreliable and incoherent. Once The Six ask Daisy Jones to join the band to help their brand grow in popularity, they are immediate sensations. Although Daisy and Billy are polar opposites, the crowd can't keep their eyes off them. There's just one thing, Billy and Daisy can't stand each other.

    The tension between the two is clear in the writing, but the tension teeters between love and hate. However, Billy is married with kids. Billy's wife, Camilla, is the constant in his life despite the effects of recovery. Daisy and Billy have undeniable chemistry, but Daisy's reckless lifestyle would destroy Billy. 

 ** Spoilers Ahead**  

    Now to the good part... MY OPINION! I absolutely loved the book. I thought the interview style was refreshing, but I don't think I could only read books like that. I could also feel the internal struggle Billy trying to navigate his feelings for Daisy. Billy knew that Daisy would only make things complicated with his recovery and his family dynamic, but it is hard to walk away from the chemistry. 

    

    I really enjoyed the other band members and hearing their perspectives and stories occasionally. I think the limited mention of the other members played into the overlying feeling that no one cared about the rest of them more than Billy and Daisy. I think it was wonderfully written, and although I wish the ending played out the same way in my head, I was satisfied. Billy stayed in his marriage with Camila and Daisy got clean. They never spoke to each other once the band fell apart, but it was probably for the best. 

    

    The story wrapped up with the interviewer being one of Billy's children who wanted answers. I thought Reid did a good job hiding that twist. During the time of the interview, Camilla recently passed and the story ends with a note from Camilla telling Billy to reach out to Daisy. 

    I would recommend this book to others to get a fresh style of writing and for the slow burn of the story. 

Rating: 4.3/5 STARS