A great read. Zoe and Cassie are sisters born a year apart. From the word go mum Janice can't bring herself to love Cassie- born too soon after Zoe, and so different. Awkward, big and unloveable. Zoe becomes her sister's protector from the world. At 4 years old they discover Cassie has a musical gift, she can play any tune on the piano and sings like an angel, but will only do it of Zoe is with her. As teenagers Zoe drags Cassie into a talent contest and they're catapulted into the spotlight. Fame affects them differently and a tragic event has each blaming herself. 20 years later both are hiding from the public for their own reasons until Zoe's daughter Cherry digs around in the forbidden past. I loved this book- and for all the Cassies out there: BRAVO! #netgalley #thegriffinsistersgreatesthits

An exciting romantic thriller set against the background of a musical family, The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits is highly recommended. A page turner, a compelling family drama full of secrets and an multigenerational thread, it is almost impossible to put it down. Sisters Cassie and Zoe face the consequences of their choices, some they made, others that were made for them by the music industry. Step out Zoe's teenage daughter Cherry and it gets even more interesting, Cherry's quest is to discover the truth about what happened to the band as well as to break into the music industry.

Author Jennifer Weiner has done it again and kicked a winner out of the park.

Loved this book, such Daisy Jones vibes. Great story filled with flawed but lovable characters. It deserved to be one of Jennifer Weiner's greatest hits.

I really enjoyed this book! it was so fun & i adored the characters and the storyline, it made me want to keep reading. i could not put it down! such a good read!

this book was told in such a crafty and engaging way, that I simply could not stop reading! I was invested from the start, and the build-up was done great, as was the ultimate climax. loved this, and can recommend it!

For one glorious year the Griffin Sisters soundtracked young America, fronted by pretty Zoe but driven by talented Cassie, the band had a top album. Then tragedy hit, the band imploded and twenty years later, Cassie is a recluse living as far away from people as she can and Zoe is a suburban soccer mom. When Zoe's eldest child starts to look for answers the truth behind the band comes out.
There has been a slew of novels over the past couple of years around imaginary music acts and this is the latest. It's definitely not the best but not the worst either. It's a slightly sanitised version which plays heavily on the family relationships and less on the sex and drugs and rock and roll. As a lightweight read for summer it is brilliant but don't expect a lot of depth.

‘The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits’ by Jennifer Weiner tells the story of estranged siblings Cassie and Zoe, charting the course of their brightly burning but short-lived music career and exploring themes of grief and loneliness. The story is told in dual timelines, with recollections of the early 2000s juxtaposed against contemporary tales of isolation in a bleak Alaskan winter and PTA motherhood in New Jersey.

I love how well the author painted both sisters. While Cassie was relatable and elicited sympathy and admiration, her flaws were laid bare, and Zoe became more vivid as her motivations were explored. I also enjoyed the sections describing Zoe’s daughter Cherry’s experiences on a reality TV show and the music magazine cuttings which perfectly captured naughties pop and sprinkled a bit of fun into the narrative.

This emotional, heartbreaking and life-affirming tale of fame, talent, jealousy and betrayal gets five stars from me. The characters and story truly sang to me, and I’d recommend it to anyone!

I received a Digital Review Copy of this book from the publisher HQ via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Jennifer Weiner beautifully tells a story of family, forgiveness and rock and roll. In dual timelines she tells of the rise of the Griffin Sisters, their disappearance at the height of their career and their lives twenty years later. While attending pre-school, Cassie is discovered as a musical prodigy. She could hear any song and immediately play it on the piano. She was being trained in classical music when her sister Zoe asked her to perform with her at an open mic night. Their careers took off from there. Zoe wanted the fame and attention but had little talent. Cassie was the true attraction with her incredible voice, but she was extremely shy and could not handle performing before people without her sister. When a songwriter is brought in to work closely with Cassie it sparks jealousy in Zoe, who feels she is being pushed out. Within a year of their discovery tragedy strikes and Cassie disappears. Twenty years later, Zoe is the mother of three children. Cherry, her oldest, is eighteen and wants a career in music, which Zoe discourages. Chosen for a music competition, Cherry is determined to find her aunt, ask her to be her mentor and finally learn the truth of what happened to the Griffin Sisters.

Weiner takes you through the discovery, promotion, constant travel, the need to produce new music and the exposure to the fans. She cites lyrics from some o pf the musicians of the 2000s music scene as well as those composed by Cassie. Both sisters have been living with the guilt from the events that led to their break-up, but they are family. Cherry’s involvement finally offers a chance at forgiveness and reconciliation. This is an unforgettable story that is guaranteed to bring you to tears and stay with you long after the final note has been sung. I would like to thank NetGalley and HQ for providing this book.

This is a story of two sisters ,one beautiful but with no talent and the other very talented but shy and likes to hide in the shadows. In 2000 they form a band and become very famous and then their fame dies and the two girls are torn apart by a man and tragedy. Set in two time lines 2000 and the present this is a good family drama .Thank you to NetGalley for my ARC.

A gripping story following the highs and lows of a music band: love, music, loss, grief. It was all very engaging and the references to early 2000s music made it all feel real and relatable. Recommended!

The perfect musical drama that will thrill fans of Daisy Jones and the Six. There are some amazing tunes referenced throughout that make great listening as you read. The story revolves around two sisters Cassie and Zoe. Cassie is a musical genius, but is withdrawn and ordinary in appearance. Zoe has little talent, can sing a little, but dazzles in appearance. Together they form Yhe Griffin Sisters, who draw in crowds of fans. One fateful night shatters the band. Years later, Zoe's daughter, whines desperate to become a star, comes across their music.and is determined to uncover the story that he rather has kept hidden. This is a read that needs a soundtrack to him along to. #thegriffinsistersgreatesthits #jenniferweiner #netgalley

A great story of love, loss, sibling rivalry and living with consequences. It kept me gripped and I enjoyed the different story teller perspectives.

This book is not my usual serial killer thriller but give me a book that revolves around music and I am there. Add in the 90’s and I am a happy girl. And for a book without murder ai really enjoyed it 😅

This is a story of 2 sisters who couldn’t be more different. Zoe is beautiful, confident and ruthless. Cassie is a musical prodigy, overweight and timid. As The Griffin Sisters they rise to fame very quickly but after one album and tour they disappear. 20 years later, and Zoé’s daughter wants a music career which brings out family secrets and memories.

I loved Cassie and really wanted her to succeed, but Zoé was so awful! Some of the things that she did to her own sister were just horrible. I did love hearing the story through dual timelines and points of view. A flashback to 90s music and celebrity, always fun,

Thanks so much to HQ on NetGalley for my advanced copy to read.

A MUST READ !!

Such a good story !! And I will recommend this to anyone and everyone !!

Wow !!

Split between present & past, we follow Zoe & Cassie's music career and slowly unravel what caused the break up of The Griffin Sisters.
I have to say that I don’t think I’ve despised a character as much as Zoe in a very long time, however, that’s testament to Jennifer Weiners great writing!

I did feel as though the book didn’t need to be as long, some parts were dragged out slightly but all in all I really enjoyed it.

I absolutely loved this book. It’s a beautiful story with fame, love, loss, heartbreak, family and reconciliation all coming together perfectly. This is one of those books I’ll read again.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in return for my honest and unbiased opinion.

I loved this book - the family drama, the music and the jealousy and misunderstanding. It had a feel of Daisy Jones and the Six about it but held it's own.
Two sisters who didn't see each other after the band finished - no one knew the real story as to why and both tried to ignore the bands existance.

Just great!

The Griffin Sisters Greatest Hits is a treat of a novel. It has everything you want in a story - family, romance, tragedy and lots of music. If you loved Daisy and the Six, this will be right up your street.
Cassie and Zoe are sisters - Zoe is beautiful, moderately talented and desperate to be famous, Cassie struggles with her looks and her weight and wants nothing more than to be ignored - however she is a supremely talented musician and singer. Zoe knows that together they are unstoppable. Fame comes quickly and brings Ryan into their lives and band. Soon the sisters will be in a love triangle that ended in tragedy and the disappearance of Cassie.
20 years later Zoe’s daughter is on her own fame seeking mission and wants nothing more than to find her aunt and ask for her help.
Told in dual time lines, this is such a page turner! Loved the relationship between Cassie and Zoe and the effect that suddenly fame has on them both, and the story is rounded out nicely in the past and present day so you feel that they are proper characters. Don’t know how I’ve missed Jennifer Weiner’s novels in past but I won’t do again.

I loved The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits! An absolute no-question pick for fans of Daisy Jones and the Six and general noughties nostalgia, this book will plunge you back into the early noughties, showing the Griffin Sisters' rise to fame, juxtaposed alongside their now-shattered dreams in 2024. the characters are brilliant: Zoe's vanity and selfishness, Cassie's awkwardness and talent, and Cherry's determination to uncover the truth about what happened to the band after their one massive successful album and the eventual tragedy that took place. Highly recommended!

I sped through this book over the weekend and found it hard to put down. I was completely fascinated by Cassie—her unique perspective and inner voice were so compelling, and I was desperate to find out what had led her to her situation. I also loved the character of Cherry and the way she served as a bridge between the sisters. I was in tears by the end! This book will stay with me for a long time.

The beginning was a little slow, and the nonlinear structure—jumping between timelines—was at times frustrating, but that could have been me being desperate to know what had happened. I wasn’t sure about the stepbrother subplot, I’m not sure it added much to the story. Zoe didn’t really need anything else to beat herself up about, and I would have loved to explore her world a bit more without that element.

The positives far outweighed any negatives. The story was gripping, and I absolutely loved the 2000s nostalgia—it really was a terrible time for women’s body image, and Weiner captured that era perfectly, both internally and externally. Incredibly well researched with such an insight into the world of fame, music and touring during that time. The themes of forgiveness, redemption, and female empowerment were powerful and thoughtfully handled. The complexities of sisterhood were also beautifully explored. All in all, a brilliantly written book. I am thrilled to have been given the chance to read and review it.

Solid 4 stars.