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.

For some reason this book languished on my TBR pile for a long time and I never seemed to be in the right mood to read it. However, I'm really pleased I did as it is a well written retelling of the age old story of sibling rivalry and guilt set in the cut throat music world of the early 2000s.
I found the anthropomorphism of Cassie's dog really jarring and unnecessary, but felt the human characters worked well.
Thank you to netgalley and HQ for an advance copy of this book.

This book stirred something deep inside me. While it brought to mind Daisy Jones and The Six, it carved its own unforgettable place in my heart. What truly captivated me was the way the story weaves seamlessly between past and present—each chapter peeling back layers of pain, passion, and unanswered questions. I found myself aching to understand how everything had unraveled so completely.

To be honest, it was the past that held me most tightly. That’s where the fire was—the music, the chaos, the love that was both healing and destructive. And yet, in the quieter moments of the present, the broken tenderness between Zoe and her daughter struck a different chord. Their fractured bond, still pulsing with love and regret, left me deeply moved.

But it was the connection between Cassie and Zoe—the two sisters at the heart of it all—that left the biggest mark. Their love is fierce, their wounds even fiercer. They lift and destroy each other in equal measure, sometimes out of love, sometimes out of something much more complicated. It felt real. Raw.

I especially appreciated how the characters defy conventional beauty standards. Cassie, with all her flaws and insecurities, radiates a messy, magnetic power. It’s beautiful to see a woman like her portrayed not as perfect, but as powerful because of her imperfections. She inspires—not because she has it all together, but because she doesn't.

This book is a reminder that the people we idolize, especially musicians, often carry the same scars we do. The difference is, they have this rare gift: they can take that pain and shape it into something that resonates across hearts and lives. And when that happens—when someone else's story helps us make sense of our own—it’s nothing short of magic.

The Griffin Sisters had it all in the early 00’s before they just disappeared and became one of music’s mysteries. Zoe the eldest who wanted the fame, the glitz, the glamour and Cassie with the voice of an angel who wanted to hide away from the attention.

Two decades later and Zoe is a wife and mother of 3 who sometimes gets recognition. Cassie has disappeared with no one knowing whereabouts she is. However, despite her mom trying to dissuade her Cherry, Zoe’s daughter, wants the fame and more importantly to find out what happened all those years ago. Will The Griffin sisters reunite and will they ever find it in themselves to sing together again?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s been likened to Daisy Jones but The Griffin Sisters has something more. It has characters that hold a place in your heart because they are people that you know or have been. Cassie resonated with me as a plus size woman and the wanting to hide away from peoples narrow minded comments and hurtful words. This book is up there as one of my favourite books this year. Narrowly missed out on being a five star rating as I did find I struggled for the first 20% of the book but it definitely redeemed itself in the remaining 80%. I look forward to reading more by this author.

The Griffin sisters greatest hits
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I do love a book featuring family drama, secrets and fame, and in that regard, this one was written for me and gave me exactly what I was looking for.

The story follows, in more or less depth, 3 generations of women and deals with complicated topics like motherhood, jealousy, family support or lack of it and at the center of it all, music and the pursuit of fame, and an identity.

The multiple POVs was an excellent decision, I was curious and intrigued by all of them. Clearly, the most important ones were those told by the Griffin sisters respectively, and even tho I wished for others to have the same level of presence, I feel like, in general, there's a good balance and that I received, as a reader, every bit of information I needed to know.

Along with the different POVs, my favorite part of the book was also, the back and forth between the various timelines, it added a sense of mystery and to try and understand what happened between the sisters and how they went from being inseparable to not speaking in 20 years.

Both Cassie and Zoe were interesting and well rounded characters and their relationship was very well developed. I felt the love between the two of them but also the competition and the fear of not being enough when compared with the other.

As for the ending, it was ok but it felt a bit rushed for me. I needed more time to process the "big plot twist" but also to see the characters heal after everything they went through. It wasn't bad at all, but maybe a few more pages would had made it even better.

In general, I liked this book a lot! It was enjoyable and had a very bingeable quality to it. I look forward reading more from the author.

The story of Cassie and Zoe, sisters who couldn’t be less alike - beautiful Zoe, who wants to be a star and lumpy, odd Cassie, who is socially awkward, but who has the voice of an angel and is a musical genius.

Cassie would do anything for Zoe, and that includes stepping all the way out of her comfort zone to sing with her sister at a talent show.

A talent scout’s nephew spots them and tells his uncle that he has to hear them sing and once he does, he recognises that Cassie is a once in a lifetime talent and endeavours to sign them up on the spot.

They become The Griffin Sister, a musical phenomenon, massive stars. They work hard for their fame and Cassie blossoms under the tutelage of songwriter and musician Russell.

Then tragedy strikes and at the height of their unimaginable fame, The Griffin Sisters retreat from public life. Cassie disappears altogether and Zoe eventually resigns herself to a life as a suburban mum.

Then Cherry, Zoe’s teenage daughter, talented and determined decides she’ll find her aunt and the Griffin Sisters story is revealed at last.

This is a lovely, at times heartbreaking story of love, romantic and sibling, and it includes an almost documentary-like account of the backbreaking work that the young band undertook to make themselves famous.

It’s a story that will stay with you, not least because it will absolutely leave you wanting more!

I started this and wasn't sure until 3 or 4 chapters in. I kept going and there is so much to love about this book.
I really liked Cassi she tried so hard to be what was perceived as normal. She couldn't see just how wonderful she was.
Not everyone is tall and willowy.
Zoe was but was also used. She was the glam of the band but not as talented as Cassi.
The author is great at showing how things can go terribly wrong when one lie leads to another.
I loved Wesley the little dog he was a great presence. The author gives all the characters a voice.
Cherry is a really good character sometimes misguided but had Cassie's talent and the ability to get through to her.
I love a book about music and bands this also showed the highs and lows especially for women in the music industry.
Well worth reading.
Thanks Netgalley and the publisher.

This is probably my favorite Jennifer Weiner book, which is really saying something with a backlist like hers! I loved Zoe and Cassie, and I was really rooting for Cherry with all of her ambition and passion. The book felt really nostalgic to me as a person who was a teen in the early '00s, and I feel like Weiner did a good job with the pop culture references, and with capturing the insane diet culture of the time. Overall, I think readers will love this story that blends the glory and hazards of fame with the reality of sisterhood and family.

If I could give this book more than five stars I would. I really enjoyed reading it and became very immersed in the story from the get go. The characters were so three dimensional that I felt I knew them in real life. The writing is exquisite and the lines from the songs were pure poetry. If Jennifer Weiner ever decides to write songs then the world will be a better place. I’m hoping she’ll write another book as she’s gone to the top of my all time favourite authors. Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for the opportunity to read this great book.

'The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits' explores familial relationships, focusing on the bond between sisters and that between mothers and daughters. It also examines the music industry's perception of women during the early twenty-first century. It's an absorbing, emotional story with complex characters that you invest in.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

The Griffin Sisters Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner

Over twenty years ago Zoe and Cassie were the Griffin Sisters, an incredibly successful band with the world at their feet. The sisters haven't spoken since the band split up and Cherry, Zoe's daughter, is determined to find out why and to enlist the help of her aunt in her quest to break into the music industry.

What a FABULOUS story, I enjoyed every minute of this book and didn't want it to end! One of my favourites of the year so far. I loved the characters and all the themes of the book - family, musical talent, the music industry, fame/celebrity, neurodiversity... so many! Very VERY highly recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

Wow! What a read! This book grabbed my heart… it is one of my favourite reads of 2025! If you loved the story of Daisy Jones, this must be your next read.

A new author for me, I knew very early on that Weiner’s writing would make for a fantastic story. I loved the premise of following a successful band, comprising of two sisters and their supporting musicians. However, the difference in talent between Zoe and Cassie is evident and this book shows the rise and fall of the Griffin Sisters.

Told in a non-linear narrative and from multiple perspectives, readers follow how Zoe and Cassie were discovered in the early 2000s, to present day, where the sisters have shunned stardom for very different reasons. Not only that, Zoe’s daughter, Cherry, has inherited the music bug and, without the support of her mother, decides she has to take it upon herself to see if she can progress her music career. It is this final act of rebellion that becomes the catalyst to the truth finally coming out about her mother and hidden aunt, Cassie.

Weiner explores the importance of family in this story. The sisters try to remain loyal to one another but the success of the band puts a significant strain on their bond. A tale as haunting as their chart-topping success, readers know that this fame is surely only temporary, especially considering the distance of the present-day narrative. Furthermore, the intriguing opening scene becomes a mystery in itself as readers, like the fans of the Griffin Sisters, want to know what happened to the band and whether a reconciliation is ever on the cards.

I loved the music references throughout the book, from modern pop to the great classic belters we all can recognise. It is evident that the writer has researched the music industry. With the pressures of fame and how this can destroy a band from within, the Griffin Sisters experience adulation combined with immense loneliness. Cherry is like a reincarnation of the sisters and her determination to succeed in a reality contest is reminiscent of her mother’s hunger, combined with Cassie’s raw talent. It reinforces the theme of togetherness and family, even if these dynamics are raw and can cause pain and further loneliness.

A fantastic read that has definitely put Weiner on my reading radar. I loved this story and wanted to slow it down, so I could prolong the ending – which simultaneously made me feeling emotional and have the goosebumps. A powerful story, this is one which will stay with me for a while and a book that I could easily read again and again.

With thanks to HQ and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

So much more than I expected!

Zoe and Carrie are very different; Zoe is confident, outgoing and - more than anything - wants to be famous. Carrie, quiet, withdrawn, loves her music and is perfectly happy staying away from the rest of the world. As the Griffin Sisters, they find the fame that Zoe craves, while Carrie remains at th back of the stage, but it's her voice which is heard. Fast forward 20 years and Zoe is a mom, living in the suburbs and rarely recognised. Carrie? Well, no-one knows where Carrie is and the sisters haven't spoken in years. Despite here mom's warnings, Zoe's daughter Cherry is desperate to break into the music business and is desperate to find out what happened between the sisters all those years ago ....

Beautifully written, the author drew me into the story almost immediately - but there is so much more going on that I thought there would be. This isn't a light, fluffy tale of sisters; rather it's a deeper understanding of two people who want different things and how their differing personalities cope with the world around them. Terrific story and, for me, 4.5*.

My thanks to the publisher for my copy via NetGalley.

The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits weaves past and present day narratives to tell a heart warming story of loneliness, betrayal, and forgiveness.

With a backdrop of noughties pop, it has a nostalgic tone that will make all fans miss the music of the day. Jennifer Weiner writes about the music scene with such care that I definitely understand the comparisons to Daisy Jones and the Six. I think it goes without saying that fans of the Taylor Jenkins Reed book will enjoy, as well as fans of early 2000’s pop, with the inclusion of real life figures such as Britney, Jessica Simpson and others giving it a realism that compliments the fiction.

I enjoyed the pace and I think the split narratives worked well to tell both Cassie and Zoe’s stories. The inclusion of their mother and Zoe’s daughter, Cherry, adds a depth and richness to both the characters and story, and I particularly loved the relationships between the sisters and Cherry.