I would say it’s a 3.5. The beginning drew me in, the middle was slow and the ending tied most things up.

A really enjoyable story and book, albeit a little too long. The book is divided into seven parts, and it took me until Part 2 or 3 before I had figured out who was who and the overall storyline. I read it on my Kindle, but it felt like a really long book even though it did keep my attention. I think some of the fluff could have been removed without losing anything. Saying that, I wish there was one last part or an epilogue that buttoned up some of the remaining outstanding items. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the book - another solid win from Jennifer Weiner.

Thank you William Morrow for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Jennifer Weiner books are always five stars. This book follows the relationship of two sisters who are polar opposites. The sisters become famous singers, then tragedy ensues. Following this, their relationship comes to a halt. One sister deeply apologetic and disappear.. the other trying to forage on to create a "normal and typical" life. However, their worlds meet by one sister's daughter following her passion of becoming a sister. This leads to the discovery of meeting her Aunt and the journey to resolution begins.

I’m a really big Jennifer Weiner fan and while I was entertained by this book, I found the characters and some sub plot points to be a little flat.
The book revolves around a band of two sisters who have had a falling out that we only learn about well into the book. We also follow one of their kids who is trying to make it in the music industry. The sisters themselves are shown to be opposites. Skinny vs overweight. Talented vs average. Shy vs attention hog. Therein lies the think character development and unfortunately most of the characters seem just that- characters. There are also a lot of other twists that end up feeling thrown aside when they’re actually a pretty big deal like the paternity of a child, sexual harassment and on and on. It’s a bummer because I think the themes are so fun- the 90s, pop music; a talented singer a la Carnie Wilson. Again, entertaining but not this authors best work.

I couldn't get into this book. I don't know what it was maybe it had to do with music and bands but something just didn't click with me. Also I didn't connect with any of the characters. Jennifer Weiner's books are a hit or miss with me and this one is a miss.

I was hooked on this novel and found myself telling many people about it as I read. The plot and narration were so great! My only note: it would have been nice to hear a little less about Cassandra’s appearance. I think it could have been a smaller part of the story. The rest, I loved.

3.5 stars-They were the biggest band in the world, for one album…Cassie (who I think is an homage to Mama Cass of the Mamas and the Papas) is a musical prodigy with a beautiful voice. Her sister Zoey dreams of being a star. She is beautiful but only shines when her sister is on stage with her. The girls are discovered just out of high school and go on a whirlwind tour. They both fall in love with the lead guitarist, Russell. This story is told in multiple timeline between the past and the present where Zoey’s daughter has run away to audition for a reality show singing competition. Cassie and Zoey are long past their band days and haven’t spoken in over 20 years. The writing style of this was a bit of a departure from what I think of when I read Jennifer Weiner. It was a bit dramatic and exaggerated, think Colleen Hoover meets Taylor Jenkins Reid. The overdramatizing of the bands success and repetitiveness of how amazing and successful the band was, how perfect Zoey was, and the frumpiness of Cassie brought this down a little bit for me. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

I adore Jennifer Weiner! Her books are always fabulous and this one is no exception. I was immediately hooked and devoured it. Highly recommend!

Zoe and Cassie are sisters but different in almost every way. Zoe is pretty and outgoing and social and Cassie is overweight and timid, almost a recluse. Interestingly, they end up in a band together, where Cassie shines because of her superb and innate musical talent. We know that the bank breaks up, and the dual timeline moves from the 2000s to the current day, and the sisters are estranged. Why? The story unfolds as Zoe's daughter Cherry, who seems to have inherited Cassie's musical gift, explores a career in music herself. This is a story about sisterhood, jealousy, fame, and forgiveness. It is another well-told story by Jennifer Weiner and I highly recommend it!

I new to reviewing and still finding my way,, but I always enjoy Jennifer Weiner's books and this was no exception!!

I enjoyed this book. Overall a great concept and very interesting. I struggled to really get into this book until the second half, it really dragged on in some parts. This book gave strong Daisy Jones and the Six vibes. I am a big Jennifer Weiner fan but this wasn’t my favorite book of hers. I found Zoe to be infuriating, she did have some character development but I really struggled to read her POVs.

I’m a big fan of Jennifer Weiner and her latest might be my favorite! The Griffin Sisters is fun and completely engaging.! Loved the characters and how the story developed through the chapters. High recommend for some nostalgia and present day music.

Thank you to netgalley for the arc in exchange of an honest review.

I was disappointed when there was no Jennifer Weiner book on the shelves for the summer of 2024. However, this book is worth waiting for. it is another five star Jennifer Weiner book! Jennifer is the master of the "fat girl story." The fat girl, Cassie, is cursed with a beautiful, popular sister. However, Cassie is a breath-taking singer and pianist. But, is talent enough? Can a fat girl capture the attention of an audience? Can fans look beyond her appearance and get lost in the magic of her music? Can the fat girl really capture the heart of a handsome guy?Readers walk away with reassurance that it's what's inside that counts. A very satisfying ending.

Jennifer Weiner has done it again! Love this book. love the characters and love the setting. A touch of nostalgia and a touch of present day. Great book to start and finish in a weekend!

This is another winner from Jennifer Weiner. "The Griffin Sister's Greatest Hits" is a family story told from three points of view. The sisters, pretty, popular, and ambitious Zoe, and musically gifted Cassie who is also neurodivergent and shamed into believeing herself unlovely and unloveable, discover the price of fame. The family disfunction and lies carry on to Cherry, Zoe's daughter, who wants to make her way in the music industry also. The storyline and characters are engaging and will appeal to many readers.

I couldn’t get into this book. I’m not sure big into music and bands but thought I would give it a shot. Way too much focus on Cassie and her being fat. Disturbing that the mother never cared for Cassie as well. Just didn’t connect with it is any of the characters.

The Griffin Sister's Greatest Hits is a story of 2 sisters, their rise to fame and what happens after that. The story is told by 3 different characters; the 2 sisters and one of their daughters. It also goes back and forth in time. Interesting story of what can happen when fame goes to one's head. I really enjoyed this story and wanted to keep reading to see how it all plays out. It's a fast read and easy to keep all the characters straight.

Loved this. Solid plot. Strong character development. Wonderfully atmospheric. Pretty compulsive read. She’s a favorite author of mine and adored this new book from her.

Jennifer Weiner never disappoints. This is a great book especially for someone in her mid-forties who grew up in the pop princess era. This book highlight the high cost of fame along with the importance of family. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

I absolutely adored the last book by Jennifer Weiner so I was thrilled to read this book. The subject matter was right up my alley. I found the constant fat shaming of the autistic character to be way over the top. It was simply too much. The focus wasn’t only on her weight but also on how ugly she was. Over and over and over again. I understand this takes place in a period of American history where fat shaming was the norm, but it could have been conveyed in other ways. That said, I did enjoy the story and learning about what happened to The Griffin Sisters.