About The Book
When record executive Theo meets the Future Saints, they’re bombing at a dive bar in their hometown. Since the tragic death of their manager, the band has been in a downward spiral and Theo has been dispatched to coax a new—and successful—album out of them, or else let them go.
Immediately, Theo is struck by Hannah, the group’s impetuous lead singer, who’s gone off script by debuting a whole new sound, replacing their California pop with gut-wrenching rock. When this new music goes viral, striking an unexpected chord with fans, Theo puts his career on the line to give the Saints one last shot at success with a new tour, new record, and new start.
But Hannah’s grief has larger consequences for the group, and her increasingly destructive antics become a distraction as she and her sister Ginny—her lifelong partner in crime—undermine Theo at every turn. Hannah isn’t ready to move on or prepared for the fame she’s been chasing, and the weight of her problems jeopardize the band, her growing closeness with Theo, and, worst of all, her relationship with her sister—all while the world watches closely. The Future Saints’s big break is here—if only they can survive it.
Review At A Glance
⭐ Rating: 4/5
🔥 Spice: 0/5 (No Spice)
📚 Genre: Literary Fiction
🎧 Format: Audiobook
📄 Length: 11 hours and 11 minutes
📙 Read It: Buy The Book
“We’re fireworks, right? This beautiful glittering explosion that’s dying as soon as it starts living.”
My Thoughts
The Future Saints is a beautifully written story about music, mental health struggles, grief, trauma, addiction, and healing. In the book, we get the perspective of Theo, who is made the Saints’ new manager in hopes that he can turn the band’s image around and get them to release their final album so their record company can finally wash its hands of them. We also get the perspective of Hannah, the Saints’ lead singer, who has allowed grief to completely consume her.
This was such a powerful story, and while it was slow-moving at times, I was still engaged throughout the entire book. The writing was beautiful and is the kind of story that stays with you long after you’ve finished it. I loved the slight romance between Theo and Hannah! It was nice that the romance plot wasn’t at the forefront of the book and instead remained a small part of the story as a whole.
Overall, this is a story about healing, finding a way through grief, and allowing yourself to realize that it’s okay to be happy after loss. It’s also a story about how we may not always know the people closest to us as well as we think we do, but that doesn’t mean we never truly knew them. The novel also highlights how powerful and healing music can be. If you love literary fiction, stories that tackle heavy topics, and books like Daisy Jones & The Six, I definitely recommend picking this one up.
📚 Where to Read or Buy
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Until The Next Chapter.
Bunny
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