I haven’t felt this way about a book in a very long time. The Future Saints completely wrecked me in the best possible way—I cried multiple times at the end and honestly didn’t want to let these characters go.

Ashley Winstead has written something so much deeper than a story about a band on the brink. At its heart, this is a raw, emotional exploration of grief, sisterhood, and second chances. Hannah and Ginny’s relationship is the heartbeat of the story—raw, messy, and achingly real. Their love for one another, tangled with grief and resentment, felt both heartbreaking and authentic. And Theo? I loved watching his connection with Hannah unfold in all its messy, complicated beauty.

The music industry setting is vibrant and immersive, but it never overshadows the human story at the center. Instead, it amplifies the novel’s themes of ambition, self-destruction, and the cost of chasing fame. By the final chapters, I knew that this was going to be a book that lingers with me for awhile.

This is a love story, yes, but not the one you expect. It’s about love in its many forms: for family, for music, for yourself, and for the people who refuse to give up on you. Emotional, devastating, and unforgettable—I’ll be pressing this book into so, so many hands. Highly recommend!

As a full Ashley Winstead girlie, I wanted to love this book so much. I have read and obsessed over everything Ashley has written, and while I liked this, it wasn’t a love for me. I found myself confused as some points, and I just didn’t get fully into it like I have literally every single other thing from Ashley. I think this is a me issue, not a book issue. Ashley is an incredible writer and still an auto-read for me!!

This was such a good read. It was full of emotion and great writing! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book!
3.5⭐️
This was a good departure from Winstead’s other books and I was pleasantly surprised by the depth. I don’t know that it should be compared to daisy jones, but maybe in the same genre of messy heroine in the music world…
I enjoyed the complexity of Hannah and how she moved through grief and the terrible journey it can be.
Overall a good entertaining read.

I enjoyed this, however the ending really sold it for me on not just being another story about a rock band like all of the others that have come out since Daisy Jones & the Six. This tackles grief, mental health, friendship, fame and how far people will go to get to the top. The characters felt real and the storytelling was super well done. Would definitely recommend for anyone interested and I'll be checking out more from Ashley Winstead!

Thank you Atria and NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I’m an Ashley Winstead fan. I’ve read all of her titles. Hands down, ‘The Future Saints’ is my favorite.

First, the core storyline is entertaining. The journey of an up-and-coming rock band, plagued by member dynamics and pursued by a drama-hungry public. As though that’s not fun enough, industry politics are also front and center. We got to go behind the scenes with the producers and record execs. This was an immensely interesting aspect that is omitted from many like titles.

Dual character perspectives are amplified by a peppering of media excerpts (both from socials and formal pubs). The story is dynamic and fast-moving. Along with Hannah and Theo, the mix of secondary and tertiary characters are diverse and deep. Each is memorable and a substantial addition to the storyline. There are no wasted words, all the players are thoughtfully and purposefully rendered.

The story kept me engaged and I didn’t know where it was going to ultimately go. Winstead honored her characters unique personalities and bestowed each with lifelike autonomy. No one was fully dependent on another, and as a result, each was capable of generating surprise and shifting the story. Relationships were strong, but control was decentralized. ‘The Future Saints’ was refreshingly real.

I loved it. Five stars. All of the accolades. Put ‘The Future Saints’ on your TBR right now.

Thank you again to everyone who made my reading this ARC possible.

I liked this one a lot—it’s a fun, entertaining read with lots of characters and plenty of drama. I liked the humor, and the behind-the-scenes drama of the music scene.
It reminded me a lot of Daisy Jones & The Six, so if you enjoyed that, you’ll probably enjoy this too. Not my absolute favorite, but definitely worth the read.

Wow, Ashley Winstead did it again! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. I’m sure there will be a lot of comparisons to Daisy Jones and the six as this revolves around a female lead singer of a band who is spiraling. I think that saying it’s a modern day Daisy Jones is doing it a disservice. Hannah has her own story and struggles stemming from the loss of her sister who happened to be the manager of her band. This novel walks through grief and moving on after loss even if you don’t want to. It also does a great job looking into how the band is juggling the highs of success along with the lows of that grief… (minor spoiler) not very well. This deals with so many layers of mental health and trauma in the background of a band’s rising success in the world of social media and being constantly under the world’s microscope. I loved these characters and felt with them the whole journey. I think this is going to be a big one when it comes out in 2026!

This book was such an amazing ride! This emotionally charged story was a compelling exploration of grief, fame, artistry, and the music industry. It definitely felt reminiscent of Daisy Jones and the Six, but if it was set in the modern era with Indie-Rock music. Hannah Cortland was such a compelling character, and I adored Theo. The writing is incredibly strong (I enjoyed the use of news articles, podcast transcripts, etc) The bands rise to fame kept me hooked, but the true heart of the story was Hannah overcoming the grief of the loss of her sister, which hit home for me since I know the true strength of a sisterly bond. After I finished I was itching to look up The Future Saints on Spotify!! I’m dying to hear their music. 4.5 stars!

ashley winstead’s books continue to be readable, but i could not connect with the characters and the story and it felt like a weak attempt at daisy jones and the six. the romance fell flat because i didn’t feel any connection between the two mcs.

i felt the ending was satisfying though in a way i wasn’t expecting seeing how everything was building up. and i read this in practically one sitting so it’s easy to winstead’s writing to propel me through a story.

i will say i didn’t appreciate the depiction of a character that was unsubtly a stand in for megan thee stallion and she felt like a caricature and stereotype while also being portrayed as a villain.

Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for this eARC.
I’ve been a fan of Ashley Winstead’s books in the past and this book incorporates her same penchant for magical realism but with daisy jones and the six vibes. I love the way the book discussed and handled grief, which was a main theme. I loved both Hannah and Theo (& their friends / band mates) & my only complaint is that I wanted even more of Theo. His character development just didn’t quite go as deep as I wanted. However, this book was really about Hannah and her sister and Winstead portrayed that familial love so beautifully. The end will have you sobbing!

3 stars

As a big Daisy Jones fan, I didn’t feel the same magic with this story. I did not enjoy the “magical realism” (even as a big Ashley Poston fan). There’s a lot happening in the story with the failing band climbing to fame thanks to TikTok (🤢), a maybe ghost, and a somewhat romance. Grief is the larger theme at the story’s core through out. I found the pacing to be too slow at some points as someone who enjoys fast paced. Unfortunately this went from being one of most anticipated reads to having to force myself to finish. Here’s to hoping I enjoy her next book more!

Ashley Winstead’s The Future Saints will be loved by all Daisy Jones and the Six lovers . They both feature a beautiful, strong lead singer whose behaviors are self
sabotaging and affecting all of their relationships. However, this book features a true love story between sisters and grief, beautifully looking at what one will do to keep someone they lost close.

I knew from the very first paragraph that this was going to be an immersive read. The quality of the writing was five star throughout. What I didn’t know was how deeply I would get pulled into the roost- turkey plot, and how head over heels I would fall for Theo and Hannah.
When the book begins, Theo is shaky and his new role as the manager of the Future Saints. Hannah, the lead singer, is drowning in grief, and makes his job difficult. But he persists. He was actually my favorite character, I loved his vulnerability and also his ambition. He’s a guy who cares so much, and the spark between him and Hannah was what kept me turning pages.
There have been a lot of comparisons to Daisy Jones and the Six, there are definitely similarities! But the writing style is very different, Daisy Jones kind of sneaks up on you, whereas this one grabs you from the very beginning and doesn’t let go.

While it definitely brings the same gritty, rock-and-roll vibes as Daisy Jones & The Six, this story is much heavier. That said if you’re anticipating a scandalous romance in the music industry, then this might not be for you. I think I had that expectation going in, and maybe that’s why I I kept wanting more from the two MCs, Hannah and Theo.

That’s not to say I was disappointed! The formatting instantly has me hooked. There’s press interviews and social media comments. It really has a “behind the scenes” feel. There was still plenty of romantic tension between Theo and Hannah, but the real heart of the story was in the way Hannah overcomes her self-destructive nature and learns how to cope with her grief.

Thank you to Atria and Netgalley for the ARC!

The Future Saints was an absolute rollercoaster of emotion. This book was everything I was hoping for and more.

Hannah is so unapologetic in her grief and how she handles it, she’s the definition of a flawed MC and that made me love her so much. Her grief is so raw that I just wanted to hug her and tell her it would all be okay.
I loved that she had a good support system, even is she may not have realized it.

This book made me laugh, cry and everything in between. Highly recommend if you’re a fan of Daisy Jones or The Favorites.

The Future Saints
By Ashley Winstead


Wow, this should be one of the best books of 2026

What a raw emotional story of front woman Hannah Cortland and her band .
Step into Hannah’s world of rock and roll
She lost her sister and former manger and never wants to let go
The band is spiraling and in strolls Theo Ford from the record label to try to resurrect the band
This book gives you all the feels !
Run don’t walk for this book
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC
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#thefuturesaints

Hannah Cortland is one of the most authentically flawed main characters I’ve read about lately. Her struggle to lead The Future Saints while drowning in unprocessed grief over her sister Ginny's death creates a compelling tension. The storyline flowed from beginning to end. Some parts have you teary eyed but overall a great novel.

Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for this arc.

I’m a huge Ashley Winstead fan so I knew that this was going to be so good. And it didn’t let me down. By the end you will be sobbing. But it was so so good! Ashley is so talented!

Ashley Winstead’s newest novel The Future Saints is going to be compared to Daisy Jones and the Six- which in itself is a huge compliment -but this gem is also completely original and unique and utterly phenomenal.

Hannah is a talented young musician and songwriter with a reputation as a wild child. The death of Ginny, her sister and soulmate, has sent her into an emotional spiral complete with angst, head shaving, and the best songs that she’s ever written. Enter Theo, the band’s new manager who quickly earns the nickname “Suit” because his vibe is anything but surfer/grunge/rock star chic. The Future Saints are thriving in some ways but falling apart at the seams in others, and Theo has his work cut out for him…

The Future Saints is the best combination of heartbreaking and hopeful. I’m a longtime fan of Ashley Winstead and this is my new favorite by far. Hannah, Kenny, Ripper, Theo and this unforgettable cast of characters deserve all the stars. Absolute perfection!