I enjoyed this story and I was very happy at the end that the sisters got back together, worked out their issues and could be a family again. I liked how it was the niece that brought them together again. It left me wanting more though - did they all end up performing together and creating new music?

I was very excited to get the opportunity to read Jennifer Weiner's upcoming release. I've been a fan for a long time now, and this book didn't disappoint.
The story follows a young musician hopeful who was born to an ex singer/songwriter who is now living the domestic suburban life.
We learn about the Griffin Sisters band and all the drama that went with being in a band with your sister.
Told in a non linear timeline we work up to the event which broke up the sisters band and made them estranged for the last 20 years.
Heartfelt and sad but ending on a happy note, this was a good weekend read!

Zoe and Cassie, the Griffin sisters...a fun but predictable story about their rise to fame, and how things unraveled for them. I really was always rooting for Cassie and wanted her to get her happy ending with love.

A gripping story about two sisters who rise to stardom as part of a rock band. The character development for this book is top notch and I had strong feelings for all characters by the time the book ended.

I received an advance reader copy (ARC) of The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner in exchange for an honest review. As a longtime fan, I was surprised to realize she's become my most-read author. I appreciate the unpredictability and diversity of her work, and how easily invested I become in each story. That said, I truly believe this is her best work yet. I couldn't put it down.

The novel explores what happened to the Griffin Sisters, a popular duo from the early 2000s who seemingly vanished after releasing one critically acclaimed album. Cassie, the heart of the group, never felt comfortable in the spotlight, while her sister, Zoe, would stop at nothing to become a household name. Weiner skillfully weaves together the group's rise and dissolution through each character's perspective. Weiner is a literary genius. Highly recommend—this should be on everyone's TBR list this year.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins publishing for this eARC of, “The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits” by Jennifer Weiner. I have been a Jennifer Weiner fan for years after my mom introduced her to me early on in my reading journey. I have read at least a dozen of her books and love them all. This book felt very different than a lot of her other stories! I loved the emphasis on the music business and how it affects young girls- This seems to be a popular topic amongst authors right now and I found this book to be very entertaining! Cassie and Zoe are sisters who grew up singing together, unfortunately, the business and other relationships tore them apart and they’ve gone their separate ways. Years later a family tie will try and bind them once again using the thing they once loved to do it.
While I found this story slightly predictable I enjoyed how it was written in parts, and the story was slowly revealed throughout.

The Griffin Sisters Greatest Hits is an absolute five-star read that captivated me from start to finish. This novel takes you on a thrilling rollercoaster ride through the lives of Zoe, Cassie, and Cherry through dual timelines. Each of these characters face their own challenges, heartbreaks, and moments of triumph. What makes this story truly stand out is the incredible character development. Each women feels so real, layered, and complex, and watching them grow, stumble, and ultimately learn to find strength in each other was deeply satisfying.

But beyond the personal journeys of Zoe, Cassie, and Cherry, The Griffin Sisters is a brilliant social commentary on the way women are treated by society. The story sheds light on issues like fat-shaming, body image struggles, and the unrealistic expectations women often face. These themes are woven seamlessly into the plot, never feeling preachy, but instead offering thought-provoking insights.

This book isn't just about personal growth and family – it’s a story that will make you reflect on how society views and treats women, especially those who don't fit the narrow beauty standards. The Griffin Sisters is an empowering read that not only gives voice to these important issues but also leaves you feeling hopeful and inspired by the resilience and strength of its central characters.

Overall, this novel had me completely hooked, and I couldn't recommend it more. If you're looking for a book that will make you laugh, cry, and think deeply about the world we live in, The Griffin Sisters Greatest Hits is a must-read.

irst thank you to NetGalley and publisher Harper Collins for the opportunity to read this galley in exchange for an honest review.

I have to say right off the bat that this might be my favorite of Jennifer Weiner’s books. It hooked me.

The two timeline mode was a winning formula. Going from the Griffin Sisters early beginnings and successes and their passion for music (Cassie) and stardom (Zoe) to their lives years later and how their youthful decisions affected their later adult lives was really well written and pulled me along. I loved how Weiner made us wait to find out about Russell.

Zoe’s realizations later in life as she confessed to her Aunt about the what and why of their change to her life was so powerful, poignant and sad and yet I didn’t feel sorry for her. As a character Zoe got what she asked for and fear of being marginalized drove her actions. I was so proud of her when she stood up for Cherry with her husband.

My heart was really touched by Cassie and her struggles and fears combined with her miraculous talent. What a dichotomy. One can hardly imagine how she managed day to day and yet when in her element she shined like the star that she was. She found her muse and love in Russell and their shared passion and creativity to the benefit of both of them and their contribution to the band.

I enjoyed all the characters for their unique perspective on fame and contribution to the story line. Janice for trying to protect her daughters yet nurture their talents, Zoe for her motherly fears for Cherry based on her experience with her own fame and struggles as a mother. And Russell who spent his band member life inspired by and afraid to acknowledge his love for Cassie. Poor Tommy hopelessly enduring his head over heels love for the woman he could never truly have. And Cassie with her immeasurable talent and gargantuan insecurities about her weight fearing that no one would ever love her for who she was, so much so that only when singing did she feel safe with the rest of her invisible in her mind.

Loved the book. Cried at the end.

I truly enjoyed reading this. I felt like it was a fresh new story, covering things from fame to family to relationships to emotions and how different people handle the same situation so differently.
Strong characters
Lots to think about
All sorts of emotions
I couldn’t ask for more! Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this in exchange for my honest review.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the arc! Cassie (a year younger) and Zoe Grossberg (older sister). Very entertaining read. Liked reading about Cassie and her dog, Wesley (have to include the dog) and how she overcame so much in the story. As for Zoe I was not a fan but she was needed to make this story work.
Will recommend

In the dreary winter, I was looking for a book to cozy up with while sipping hot tea. Jennifer Weiner's new book, The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits, was the book I chose because I enjoy Weiner's focus on women's struggles and insecurities.

The Griffin Sisters follows sisters Zoe and Cassie through their experiences as musicians who were catapulted to the top of the music charts. Cassie is by far the talent of the two. Zoe feels a deep competitiveness with her sister, and through that, takes measures to ensure her own success. The book also follows Cherry, Zoe's daughter, as she searches for Cassie and the truth about why the band broke up and why she choose to escape from it all.

This book left me unsettled, though, because Weiner repeatedly describes Cassie as the ugly and overweight sister, and Zoe as the beauty. Along with so many women, I struggle with my body. To hear repeatedly the words fat and ugly go hand in hand, left me wondering why this was a key phrase that kept being repeated. Cassie's physical characteristics are central to the story, but this seemed to be repeated excessively.

While I have my reservations about the book, it was well written, the plot unravels at a good pace, alternating perspectives and jumping between present to past to unravel the story. I also enjoyed the references to songs and artists that I grew up enjoying.

Another entertaining dual-timeline Jennifer Weiner novel! In the first timeline, sisters Cassie and Zoe couldn't be any different-one is a musical prodigy who wants to hide in the shadows while the other is begging to be a star. When Zoe convinces Cassie to accompany her on stage, their musical career is born. The story follows their journey to fame, as well as their personal struggles. In the present time, Zoe's daughter strives to be a musical star, but must first connect with her Aunt Cassie to make it happen. I enjoyed being in the world of the Griffin Sisters and think others will enjoy this story as well!

Two sisters. One is beautiful and vivacious but not exceptionally talented. The other one is overweight and awkward but a musical prodigy with an amazing voice. The two sisters form a band and quickly get discovered. They both fall for the same man and disaster ensues. It takes the 18 year old daughter of one of the sisters to put the pieces back together again. This story is primarily told in 3 voices; the two sisters, and the daughter. The chapters move between the present day and the past as you uncover what happened between the sisters.

This is one of the few books where I was actually rooting for all of the characters. Everyone made mistakes and everyone should have handled things differently, but you still hope things will work out for them. Themes include family relationships, body image, and a few me too moments. This is a memorable book by the popular Jennifer Weiner and I highly recommend it.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early ecopy. My opinion is my own.

Fans of Jennifer Weiner's previous novels will recognize common themes from her books from issues surrounding body image and complicated family dynamics. (Instead of the estranged grandmother from "In Her Shoes", here we have the estranged aunt.) I would have liked to have been shown more about the sibling relationship between sisters Cassie and Zoe when they were younger, pre The Griffin Sisters, and I couldn't help that while we were supposed to be rooting for and sympathetic to Zoe's daughter, Cherry, I couldn't help but think that she was manipulative and self serving towards her aunt, even after the two established a relationship. There was also a minor subplot involving Zoe's stepson being a bit of a creep that I felt didn't go anywhere except for the fact that it highlighted that Zoe was problematic as a mother to her daughter.
Despite the issues that I mention above, the book is still an enjoyable read. It's fast paced and I thought the amount of multiple points of view was just right. (Mainly three with a little bit of Zoe and Cassie's mother thrown in.) For those of us who were new adults during a certain period of time, the scenes taking place in the early to mid 2000s will bring back a lot of memories. A character driven novel, which I would recommend for anyone who enjoyed either Daisy Jones and the Six and The Final Revival of Opal & Nev due to the setting of the popular/rock music world and the multiple viewpoints going back and forth in time.
Thank-you to Net Galley and Harper Collins for providing me with an advanced reader copy of this book.

Jennifer Weiner does it again! You instantly fall in love with these characters in the story that is told. Once again, unable to put her one of her books down and cannot wait to see how it ended! You will not be disappointed!

No one does fraught sister relationships like Jennifer Weiner! There have been several really great rock n roll novels the past couple of years (Daisy Jones, Malibu Rising etc.) Ms Weiner’s adds her usual themes to the trope: siblings gone wrong, body image, mother daughter relationships, men and women struggling with love. The result is a rich and powerful tale that will resonate with anyone who loves music. I would love to see this as a film or miniseries! Fingers crossed! Enjoy, it’s a great read!

If you liked 'Daisy Jones and the Six' and the movie, Almost Famous, this book is for you. Extra bonus points if you're a millennial because this will hit you with the nostalgia. The differences between the sisters was well written and you could feel both of their struggles. It was an easy read, good for taking a trip down memory lane. There are emotional parts but not so much that it takes away from the actual story.

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 rounded to 4

This is a story about two sisters, Zoe and Cassie, rising to fame in the music industry. It is a story of insecurities, love, deception, ugliness, and beauty. For me, it drew a lot of attention to the objectification of women and how it fuels insecurities. This book spans over 20 years of the sisters’ lives and alternates timelines from their childhood/young adult years to middle adulthood. This is ultimately a story of betrayal and forgiveness, chasing dreams, and how music can heal us along the way. This book releases on April 8, 2025.

Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I'm a big fan of Jennifer Weiner books so I was so excited to get an ARC of this book. I know that it is typical in a Jennifer Weiner book to have an "overeight" character, but the amount that it was mentioned that Cassie was "overweight" or the "ugly" sister turned me off. I liked the ending of the book and how the sister's were able to reunite.

So much nostalgia and longing which is nostalgic on its own. This is not only a coming of age in the early aughts amid fame but also a devastating sister story.
Two V different sisters given one shot at fame and fortune. Now one of them is in hiding and the other hiding in plain sight as a suburban mom. A daughter trying to reunite her mom and aunt for her own musical dreams. Jennifer Weiner makes a case for the nepo baby and legacy that’s hard to argue. As an elder millennial I appreciated Weiner pointing out the absolute destruction women in the spotlight had to endure in that moment. We were all held to the standards of girls like Britney who always kept having the goal post moved. We all owe her an apology. I hope better for Cherry. However, I did find Zoe incredibly unlikable. I don’t know if there is a redemption arc that could save her. Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for giving this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. All my millennial girlies pre order ASAP!