By Ava Grippo – Staff Reporter

“Daisy Jones & The Six” is a novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, who is also popular for her works “Malibu Rising” and “The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo.” The book was released in 2019, and became a miniseries in 2023.

“Daisy Jones & The Six” is about a band of seven members. Billy Dunne and Daisy Jones, the songwriters and singers, Karen Sirko, the pianist, Graham Dunne and Eddie Roundtree the guitarists, and Warren Rhodes, the drummer. The book follows the band through their rise to fame and success. The book contains a whole lot of drama that keeps readers turning the pages. 

The band starts off with Billy, Graham, Warren and Eddie as the members of the band, Karen joining during their first tour, and Daisy joining in on their second, changing the whole course of the band. Daisy and Billy had this intense connection from the start. Their voices blended perfectly together when they sang, and when they worked together to write songs, great ones were produced. 

“Daisy Jones & The Six” is a page-turner. It is written in an interview format, which is unique in itself. A journalist is asking the band to share the drama that went on during their success. Romantic relationships and Friendships were challenged throughout the book. It shows how the band went from being best friends, to slowly falling apart. Billy and Graham’s sibling bond, Billy’s loyalty to his family, Eddie’s loyalty to Billy, Karen and Grahams feelings for each other, was all tested several times throughout the story. 

During their second album, called Aurora, also a song in the album, was featured in both the book and miniseries. The song was one of their biggest hits. The song starts off with “You found me in flames/Its daylights of change/Baby, all that stuff is done/You’re my morning sun.”

The book does a great job creating music. The story is loosely based off of Fleetwood Mac, the songs in the show sounding quite like them. The vibe and beats are similar. The songs feel as if they could have been songs released by an actual band, and enjoyed by all. They are catchy, sweet, and fun. You can really tell how the characters are feeling through the lyrics. 

The characters in the book are also complex and interesting. Each one had a story. Billy was someone who likes things his way, who after missing the birth of his kid while in rehab for alcoholism and drug use, he works hard to not relapse and be a good father. Graham tries his best to be there for his brother and the band, even if personal issues come in the way. Eddie, who is fed up with Billy, tries his best to stay calm and work with him. Daisy, who’s just as stubborn as Billy, tries to work with him and the band, working through her own issues of self-worth. 

This book is a character-driven story, full of drama that keeps readers entertained. If you like a fun ride, “Daisy Jones & The Six” is for you. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars