if you’re familiar with fall out boy, then you probably know who joe trohman is (aka FOB’s cofounder + guitarist) but if you’re looking for a fall out boy memoir, this isn’t that at all. ‘none of this rocks’ is full of stories about trohman’s life, the ups and the downs and of course, what it was like to be in one of the biggest bands of the 2000s.

is this a perfect book? maybe not, but that doesn’t mean i didn’t have fun reading this. joe trohman obviously knows how to make you laugh at his self deprecating jokes and insane life stories, it feels like you’re going down memory lane with an old friend. each chapter is witty and clearly comes from a vulnerable place. i have so much respect for his ability to be so honest, there’s clearly no sugarcoating any aspect of his life.

while i had fun (and occasionally got teary eyed) reading this memoir, i’d find myself getting a bit lost in where the stories were going. at one point, trohman says he likes to talk a lot and that definitely shows throughout the book (i’m guilty of talking A LOT too, so i get it)! there were multiple times where i started losing interest because there were stories within stories within stories, it was a bit long winded.

despite the many detours you go on as a reader, this was still an amazing read! it has everything you’d want from a memoir: humor, honesty and if you’re like me, the involuntary urge to cry!

This is Joe Trohman, one of the founders of Fall Out Boy,'s autobiography. I found it engaging in the beginning and at times in the middle. There were some really funny lines, and some other rather boring sections that I kind of skimmed.

Overall I think it would be a good book for those of us dealing with depression and/or impostor's syndrome. Joe has gone through this for much of his life and a lot of the book deals with his experiences being put down by his mother, much of his classmates, and feeling like he's not as useful in FOB as his bandmates. He discusses his experiences in many of the chapters, and it is uplifting to see how someone has coped with those mental issues and continued to survive and thrive.

Hearing about Joe's mom and dad was also a part of the book that I found interesting. His mom had some major health issues that made her a pretty bad parent, and may have affected Joe his entire life. And on the other hand, his father tried to make up for whatever he could.

This book is a serious book written in a humorous way. Maybe the humor isn't for me, but if you're a die hard FOB fan and interested in how it got started, or are living with depression or impostor's syndrome, you should check it out.

None of This Rocks is a book that I really looked forward to reading. I've always been a big fan of pop punk/emo music, and From Under the Cork Tree was a big part of my high school years, so needless to say this book was a must read for me. I enjoyed the bits of behind the scenes on the band, how it all started, and notes from each of the albums. But the real standout was the blunt and honest description of Trohman's struggles with mental illness that was discussed throughout the book. He didn't shy away from anything or sugar coat the topic at all, and I really appreciated this. And I personally liked the writing style and found that it helped me connect with the story. None of This Rocks is a must read for Fall Out Boy fans and readers that appreciate memoirs that feature a strong focus on mental illness. I'm looking forward to the new music, but for now will settle for the emo playlist that I made while reading this book.

Thanks to Netgalley and Hachette Books for this ARC; this is my honest and voluntary review.

I grew up in the peak of the pop punk/emo era, so obviously this book was immediately on my must read. Joe Trohman delivered his story just like most songs of this era: chaotic but underneath the loudness, a lot of honest emotion. Even though my story is not his story, I was able to relate to a lot of his thoughts and perspectives and this is what makes a great memoir. Joe is very candid here as well, which I appreciated. Thank you to Hatchette Books and Net Galley for allowing me an ARC for an honest review :)

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of None of This Rocks! This was a great memoir and I had fun learning all the ins and outs of Joe’s life. I loved reading about all aspects of his family, but mostly his daughters that you can really tell how much he loves them! I enjoyed how open he was about his mental, physical, and emotional health throughout his life. As someone who grew up with Fall Out Boy with seeing them in concert and at Warped Tour, this was just the book I needed. I can’t wait to hear the new music coming out! I’ll be sure to preorder the psychosexual spy thriller that he’s writing next! Haha. Thank you again for the ARC! Highly recommend for those of us who went through an emo stage!

I'm sure Joe is a really nice guy and he had a bummer of an upbringing, but there was something about his reference heavy writing style and sense of humor that I just couldn't get in sync with. I had a hard time enjoying it. Not for my taste, but fans of Fall Out Boy should enjoy it.

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, Hachette Books and by #NetGalley. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

A breathtaking, poignant, memoir about growing up, life on the road, depression and real struggles. Being a celebrity doesn’t take the pain away. Or make it easier.