I didn’t even know this book was coming out until the ARC landed in my hands — and once I started, I couldn’t stop. I didn’t just read about the Future Saints, I felt like I was living with them. The chaos, the music, the heartbreak — it all felt close, like I was standing right there next to them.
Hannah is the heart of everything. She’s that kind of person who draws you in without even trying, but underneath all that presence is so much pain. The loss of her sister is something she carries in every move, every word, every silence. Nothing in this book tries to simplify what she’s feeling, and that’s what made it hit so hard.
And then Theo walks in. A total contrast — sharp, focused, polished — the one the band calls the suit. But he’s not just there to manage the band. He’s steady in a way Hannah doesn’t even realize she needs at first. He sees her — not the version she shows the world, but the one that’s tired and raw and unsure. Their connection builds in the in-between moments, the quiet tension, the space where grief and love start to overlap.
There’s friction. There are setbacks. But it never feels forced — more like watching two people try to figure out how to move forward with all the weight they’re carrying. I loved that about them. It wasn’t just attraction. It was real effort, care, and something that felt earned.
The story got under my skin. There’s so much energy in the band’s world, but the emotion sits just beneath it all — humming, waiting, aching. It’s not just about fame or success. It’s about holding on to people, to yourself, to memory.
Certain moments, lines, and silent exchanges stayed with me long after the last page. They spoke louder than words, carrying everything that needed to be felt — complex, raw, and unforgettable.

I’m a big fan of Ashley Winstead’s books, always something fresh and different.

The Future Saints follows the band The Future Saints, they never quite made it and are on a downward spiral since the death of their manager. Record company fixer Theo has been despatched to see if he can coax out the album they owe the record company.

It’s fresh, contemporary and the character writing is excellent. Chaotic, charismatic lead sister Hannah is grieving and Theo doesn’t know if he’s facing a breakdown or a rebirth.

Thoroughly believable and compelling, Ashley Winstead really captures the rock band dynamic, the creative struggles and the commercial pressure. Hard to define, I wouldn’t exactly call it a romance. Don’t get hung up on the Daisy Jones and the Six comparisons, this is a very different book, ‘now’ instead of nostalgia, though just as great in its own way.

Very moving, involving and highly recommended!

Thanks to Netgalley and Aria & Aries