Lovely story about Zoe and Cassie following their successful career until they break up. Zoe's daughter Cherry wants to pursue a career in music but her mother tries to dissuade her, so Cherry sets out to find her mothers sister Cassie who has disappeared.
What follows is a riveting story of what happened between the sisters and how Cherry tries to get them back together, loved the characters stories and background.
Would highly recommend.

I loved this book. It had exactly the right amount of intrigue, sisterly drama and pace to keep me reading well past normal bedtime.

The characters were well drawn, flawed but all likeable - and the live music circuit was a great setting for it all to play out.

I know it’s been likened to Daisy Jones and the six (which I also enjoyed) but I think it stands in its own. A journey into the joys and perils of fame at a young age and the lifelong effects it has.

Completely immersive and unexpectedly emotional. As I read the final pages I was desperate for the story not to end while battling to focus through the tears. (The emotional stuff comes out of nowhere, right at the end - be warned!)
The best book I’ve read this year, and easily as good as the hype. Daisy Jones is a worthy comparison and well-earned.
The characters, particularly Cassie, are so relatable. Russell (the love interest) is an absolute angel, and don’t even get me started on how cute Wesley the dog is.
It deals with autism, gaslighting and the importance of the ‘Me too’ movement with sensitivity and empathy.
Such a great story. I flew through it.
If you’re looking for a book that gets you out of a reading slump, look no further.
Five big ones from me, with thanks to NetGalley and HQ for a chance to read an ARC.
The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits releases on 8 May.

LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS!!!

This is a story of two sisters who make it big for one incredible album, before tragedy strikes and their music careers end.

Zoe is a heartbreaker - all American girl who is beautiful and craves fame. Her sister Cassie hates the limelight but has the musical talent and voice of an angel.. The Griffin Sisters are an instant hit.

Years later, Zoe's daughter Cherry has her own quest for fame and is determined to find the Aunt she knows nothing about, and uncover the story of what happened.

The book flits from past to present and is heart breaking at times. When I picked it up I was worried that it was going to be an imitation of 'Daisy Jones' but it just wasnt - it was fabulous.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Zoe and Cassie, are the Griffin Sisters a singing sensation after being discovered at a Battle of the Bands competition.
Thrown into fame and stardom, which Zoe loves and Cassie doesn't brings a whole set of problems. 20 years on and we find out what happened at the height of fame and why the 2 sisters no longer speak.
This was a truly amazing book.

I adored this book, everything about it was brilliant and well developed. Just brilliant and could not put this down. In the same vein as Daisy Jones & the Six with a dash of complex family drama.

Thank you to NetGalley & publisher for the book.

An instant hit in the 2000s, the Griffin Sisters had it all - if all you wanted was fame. Zoe revelled in it, but sister Cassie, who Zoe knew was the real talent, did not, When Cassie disappeared, the Griffin Sisters ended, and in the modern day, Zoe still does not know where Cassie is. Zoe's daughter Cherry is determined to be a star, and needs her Aunt Cassie's help - can she track her down and reunite the family?

Lots of emotive subject matter - including desperate ambition, jealousy, love, family - is covered in the book, with multi timelines and multi storytellers. Whilst I appreciated Cherry's ambition, I did feel a little uncomfortable at the way she used her Aunt, I couldn't warm to Cherry's character at all. I did however love Cassie and her dog, and her hiding away due to a misunderstanding was tragic. Overall, an enjoyable read.

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This was sold as a Taylor Jenkins Reid-alike, i.e. a fun read that would also hit some big themes, and I don't think it quite delivered.

Yes, it was a light, easy read, and a page turner, but I struggled to care about any of the characters and none of them really rang true to me as people (e.g. are we really supposed to root for the niece who tries to bully/trick her highly anxious, possibly neuro diverse aunt into singing live in a TV talent show with her, purely for the sake of her own career??).

And while the book does to some degree touch on #metoo themes, they felt to me a bit shoehorned in to help with marketing.

So for me a decent holiday read but probably not one that will leave a lasting impression.

Many thanks to the author, NetGalley and publisher for the ARC.

Loved this book, it read more like a memoir than a work of fiction. Gave me Daisy jones and the 6 vibes which is one of my favourite books. The story follows 2 sisters Zoe and Cassie as they make it big in a band which all falls apart with jealously lies and death thrown in as well. The characters were very believable and really enjoyed the writing and descriptions. I will be recommending to others and looking out for more from this author. Five stars!

Jennifer Weiner returns with an emotional and layered story in ‘The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits’, a novel that sings with family drama, ambition, and the power of music to both unite and divide.

Told in a dual-timeline format, the novel follows sisters Cassie and Zoe Grossberg — polar opposites in personality and appearance, but forever bound by their shared love of music. Cassie, immensely talented but riddled with self-doubt, is reluctantly pulled into the spotlight by Zoe, whose charisma outshines her actual talent. As the two rise to fame in the music world, their bond fractures over ambition, betrayal, and heartbreak, especially when love enters the picture and becomes a pawn in Zoe's relentless pursuit of stardom.

Fast forward twenty years, and the story picks up with Cherry, Zoe’s daughter, who inherits the same passion for music. But Cherry has never met her enigmatic Aunt Cassie, now estranged from the family. As Cherry follows her own dreams of fame to California, she becomes the bridge between the past and the present, determined to unravel the secrets that splintered her family and possibly repair what was broken.

Weiner’s writing is as sharp and insightful as ever, with characters who feel heartbreakingly real in their flaws and longings. You’ll want to hug them one moment and yell at them the next — a testament to Weiner’s skill in capturing the complexity of human relationships. The narrative balances emotional depth with a fast-paced, almost nostalgic glimpse into the messy reality behind stardom, creativity, and familial ties.

Poignant without veering into sentimentality, ‘The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits’ is a moving exploration of identity, legacy, and the long road to healing. For fans of music, sisterhood, and redemption arcs that don’t take the easy way out, this book hits all the right notes.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy.

This book had a tv series/film vibe. Zoe craved fame as a youth and nothing would get in the way of her pursuit of this. Zoe had the looks but her cripplingly shy sister had the raw, magnetising talent. .

The book is multi-perspective, told through the eyes of Zoe, Cassie (then and now) and Zoe's fame seeking daughter Cherry (now).

This was an interesting premise and though enjoyable it didn't quite hit the mark for me, perhaps because there were too many unknowns.

Cassie & Zoe ❤️

🎹Sisters born so close in age, it shocked their parents, Zoe was the slim beauty who had confidence in spaces. Younger sister Cassie was the social misfit, awkward and gawky.

🎹In a twist, Cassie’s prodigy-level musical talent was discovered at a young age, causing the balance in their family to be tilted. As young adults, Zoe is desperate for fame while Cassie would prefer to stay in the shadows.

🎹When their musical talent is discovered, their rise to fame is swift, but it also brings out the jealousy between the sisters. The fame tears through their lives, leaving chaos in its wake.

💫This is the second book of Jennifer Weiner’s I have read, and I enjoyed reading it as much as the first, That Summer. While I get the strong link to Daisy Jones, it’s mostly because of the effects of fame echoes, and not so much the era, since this story harkens back to the early 2000’s. This lovely study of sisterhood shows real life up close, warts and all. Hurting those we love, maybe beyond repair. The things we do when we are too young to properly understand the consequences.

My rating 4.5/5 - ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 💫

In 2024 sisters Cassie and Zoe are estranged and haven't spoken in years. However, in the early 2000s they had the world at their feet, creating what would end up being a 'one-hit wonder' album that changed their lives. This creative fictional story jumps between the past and present and unpacks what went wrong as the narrative unfolds. Bit by bit we experience the story from the perspective of different characters, including Zoe's daughter Cherry who has musical aspirations of her own. There are a few narrative missteps, but there's enough charm and intrigue to keep the pages turning.

An enjoyable and easy read that is sure to appeal to a wide range of readers. Think Taylor Jenkins Reid and similar authors. At times it seems to confuse itself as to whether it wants to come across as a piece of fictional music journalism or something that focuses more on the emotions and actions of the characters from a more personal perspective. The hybrid dynamic just about works well enough.

Ultimately, the story is about family, motherhood, fame and forgiveness. Can the sisters find each other and find music again? It's this question that lingers in the background and haunts all the characters. Regardless, I added an extra star for the boygenius reference that came towards the end. You cannot go wrong with that.

This is a dual time line family drama. The Griffin Sisters at the top of their musical game and then it all ends.

One sister disappears.

The other unsuccessfully tries to start her solo career.

The plot delves into how their star rose, flew and crashed. And in the middle is a man.

This novel is a five star read for lovers of this rag to riches to rags glossy familial drama. But I'm not giving it five stars as the fat shaming that goes on is appalling.

One pretty, thin and less talented sister. One very talented, beautiful and heavy sister. Both of them jealous of each other but the way Zoe thinks about her sister, and her partner. And the way Cassie sees herself as rubbed me up the wrong way.

The novel is more than the Griffin Sisters its about love and redemption. I really wanted to give this five stars but the fat shaming got me. Its still a very healthy 4 stars.

Really loved this story of a fictional band whose reputation and music lives on long after their sudden split. Added to the mix is Zoe’s daughter who desperately wants to break into the music industry much to the horror of her mother. I loved the different chapters of the band and their differing perspectives and views on how the music industry treats young hopefuls. Cassie’s neuro divergence makes her all the more vulnerable. Engaging but also a timely reminder of the way fame negatively affects those young hopefuls not able to deal with it.

This book had everything! Emotion, tragedy, family relationships, music - you name it, it was in this story. A fantastic read of how the music industry used to be and how it's changed now. The family dynamics were brilliant, and each family member's emotions were sympathetically dealt with. I loved reading about how reality music shows work, and how young people are viewed in that world. The relationship between Zoe and Cassie was so detailed and made me laugh and cry especially at the end. All in all this is one of the best books I've read in a very long time - loved it!!

I really enjoyed this book, following the story of two sisters who become an almost overnight success as musicians, the stage welcoming the beautiful Zoe and her hugely talented but physically unattractive sister Cassie. The book follows the story of the sisters and juxtaposes this with the life of Zoe’s daughter Cherry, looking to launch herself in the music world as part of a huge reality pop show.

The plot is a good one and the stories of the sisters and then of Cherry is relatable for their eras. I enjoyed the story of how Cassie and fellow musician Russell worked together to write lyrics and songs and the love/hate relationship that built between him and the sisters.

A story of love, hurt and abuse of position which can be a difficult read if triggering. However, one I would recommend.

Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits is a book I really couldn’t put down. It sucked me in almost instantly.
Cantering on a fictional band featuring two sisters, Zoe and Cassie, and their brief but indomitable rise to musical fame in the early 2000s as ‘The Griffin Sisters’. The book is fast paced and makes for addictive reading with the ups and downs of the sister’s relationships with each other and with other people.

Reading about the music industry in the 2000s was nostalgic and really enjoyable. I have no idea got accurate it all is but it felt convincing and well-researched, and I loved imagining what felt like a behind-the-scenes peek into the music industry at that time.

I really liked Cassie and it took me a while to warm up to her sister Zoe - who had many, many faults in my opinion - and also to Zoe’s daughter Cherry, who evidently meant well but came across as a bit self-centred at times. However as the book continued I found myself absorbed in their story.

There’s plenty of drama in this book but it didn’t feel too much or too over the top. There were emotional points and a lot of chapters that I just raced through.

The ending was slightly cheesier than I like to read but it just worked so well with the storyline that I didn’t mind!

I’ve never read any other books by Jessica Weiner, but I’m certainly going to now!

The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner

Thank you NetGalley and HQ for a complimentary copy of this novel! All opinions expressed are my own. The Griffin Sisters is the stage name for Cassie and Zoe
Grossberg. Cassie is the musical prodigy with an amazing voice. Her sister Zoe is
the beautiful one who can charm the entire crowd. Cassie never felt comfortable singing in front of a crowd. So when Zoe begs her sister to sing with her locally,their lives change forever. It's the early 2000’s and they are suddenly thrust into the limelight.They get signed on by a record label,their band is formed and they go on tour for various shows, radio stations, and other venues. But just as quickly as they rose to stardom, they quickly disbanded! No one knows why. Now 20 years later, Zoe’s eldest child Cherry(a musical prodigy herself), is intent on becoming famous. So she runs away from home to join a talent competition. Cherry has questions about what happened to break up the band.She searches for her Aunt Cassie who is living off grid and hopes to get answers as to what happened. But what Cassie thinks happened and what Zoe knows really happened are two different stories. Will the sisters be able to finally put their truth out there and move on from their hurtful past?

I really enjoyed this novel! It brought back memories for me since I am an 80’s child. I loved the setting and the time period! Definitely got Daisy Jones and the Six vibes. This novel is not one to miss. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me!

I really loved the premise of this story, but it ended up being a complete let-down.

The story follows the dynamics between sisters, mothers and daughters. I did feel like the author did a good job in showing the nuances of these relationships and presented us with realistic characters. But these characters weren't likeable. I could feel more sympathy for Cassie, whose mother didn't like her and always favoured her sister, and she clearly displays neurodivergent tendencies, but I don't think the author ever directly says she is autistic. I feel like the story may have been better if this was clear and could have made her character more relatable. It was frustrating that the author focused so much on portraying Cassie as the ugly duckling and repeatedly mentioning her size. It just felt unnecessary. In comparison Zoe is described as pretty, but not as talented as Cassie.

The build-up to anything happening took way too long. I was 25% in and still nothing happened, just background information. This wouldn't have been an issue if I was invested in the characters, but I wasn't and this just made it feel like a complete slog. The timeline wasn't linear so could have been more interesting if we had snippets of their stardom days weaved in earlier in the story.

Overall, I couldn't get invested in the story to care what happened to these characters but do appreciate how the complex family dynamics were well written.