If you enjoyed Daisy Jones and the Six, then you will also like The Griffin Sister’s Greatest Hits. Jennifer Weiner used multiple point of views and a plot that spanned decades to tell the story of two sisters. Both flawed and talented in their own ways. It’s a coming of age story, family drama, and tragedy all rolled into one story. Although a little lengthy in the middle., I would recommend this book!

Thank you to William Morrow books and to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a review. The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits is a family drama saga set 20 years after the break up of the hottest band of the year starring two very different sisters. Slowly, as the book unfolds you learn the true reason the band broke up and the sisters haven't spoken for decades and the tragic events that led up to that moment.

I really enjoyed the concept of this book. The mixture of the rise and fall of fame combined with complicated family dynamics feels like it should have been a home run for me. However, something about this book just fell a little flat for me. I believe that the author was trying to examine the very real issue of fatphobia/fat shaming of celebrities and pop stars, that is still an issue today but was rampant in the early 2000s when this book takes place. However, Cassie comes off as a little bit too one-note for a main character, she has this gorgeous, transcendent voice but her appearance and weight seem to be the only thing that matter and that along with her extreme social anxiety seem to be the only side that we see as readers as well. Unfortunately, I think Zoe (who is the one mostly at fault for the events) gets the better redemption and growth arc here. The book may have been a little bit better focusing on either the 2004 timeline or the 2025 timeline instead of spending equal time in both. I liked the story and the story beats a lot, I just think the execution could have been s=a little neater.

I would recommend this book on audio versus reading a print copy. Not my favourite of Weiner's, but another solid read.

Jennifer Weiner strikes an emotionally resonant chord in The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits, a story about sisterhood, second chances, and the complicated legacy of fame. This is classic Weiner: witty, heartfelt, and deeply human, with characters you’ll root for long after the final page.
The novel centers on the estranged Griffin sisters—Cassie, the wild child turned solo star, and Mel, the behind-the-scenes songwriter whose dreams were quietly shelved. Once pop music’s golden duo, the sisters haven’t spoken in decades. But when an unexpected event forces a reunion, old wounds resurface alongside the melodies that once defined their lives.
Weiner’s signature strength which is of course writing nuanced, relatable women, is in full force here. She crafts Cassie and Mel with empathy and authenticity, balancing their individual heartbreaks with sharp dialogue and well-paced narrative shifts. The music industry backdrop adds a layer of glamor and grit, but at its heart, this is a story about reconciliation, resilience, and finding harmony in discord.
The plot hits all the right emotional beats without veering into cliché. There’s tension, humor, nostalgia, and a few quiet moments of grace that sneak up on you. Fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Daisy Jones & The Six or Ann Patchett’s The Dutch House will appreciate the novel’s themes of fractured families and the search for belonging.
One minor drawback: the pacing in the middle lags slightly, as the story transitions between past and present. But Weiner soon regains her rhythm, leading to a finale that feels earned, cathartic, and yes—lyrically satisfying.
Whether you’re here for the sibling drama, the behind-the-scenes music lore, or Weiner’s consistently excellent prose, The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits deserves a spot on your summer reading list. It’s a bittersweet ballad with a soulful, satisfying refrain.

I went into this book hoping for a little bit of a Daisy Jones feel. As much as I enjoyed it, it also broke my heart.

This story outlines the story of Zoe and Cassie - - sisters born a year apart who are like night and day - - they have very little similarity at all. When they make it big as musicians, it should be the beginning of everything good for them, but yet it doesn't work out that way. It's really quite tragic the way things work out and so preventable. Human emotions and jealousy are powerful and can be very damaging.

The book flips between two timelines by telling the story of Zoe and Cassie and their band during the time period that was all happening and then bouncing to present day to tell Cherry's story as she tries to start her own musical career. The way they both blend together ends up being quite satisfying. Although I would have liked a little more at the end.

Thank you to NetGalley for this early copy.

Backstage Pass to Heartache and Harmony

⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits is a nostalgic and emotionally rich novel about fame, fallout, and the ties that fray—but never quite break. In the early 2000s, Zoe and Cassie Grossberg skyrocketed to stardom as the Griffin Sisters: one the spotlight-loving starlet, the other a shy musical genius. Then, just as quickly, they disappeared. Twenty years later, they’re not speaking, and Zoe’s teenage daughter, Cherry, wants to know why.

This is a book about what happens when the beat goes on but the harmony breaks down. The sibling dynamic is messy and believable, full of old grudges and buried affection. There’s just enough behind-the-scenes music drama to keep things fun, but the heart of the story is about forgiveness and finding your voice—whether onstage or off.

The character development is terrific—I almost instantly disliked Zoe and felt like she got everything she deserved. Cassie, on the other hand, was frustratingly manipulated, which made some parts tough to sit with.
Still, I loved the book. Dakota Fanning adds an extra layer of emotion with her pitch-perfect audiobook narration. Fans of Daisy Jones & The Six will find much to love here. It’s a celebration of reinvention, sisterly love, and the bittersweet ache of what might’ve been.

** Thanks to NetGalley Harper Audio, and William Morrow for comps of the audiobook and eBook. Opinions are my own.

Thank you for this advanced copy of The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner. Weiner is usually a hit for me and this was no exception. I really love the way she developed boy Cassie and Zoe throughout the book. Neither of them was perfect and they knew it. But they also knew they needed each other. Love, love, love.

The rise of a band - 2 sisters - just as they were becoming big, disappeared. The never made a new album and one sister completely disappeared from public.

I thought this was a good family drama. I liked Cassie and her POV - as she started her life over and tried to find a way through her guilt. I found the POV of the mom struggling with kids and trying to make it through a little distracting but you soon see why it's a good POV. I also loved Cherry's POV. I did find a few points slowed the story down - as we get a blow by blow of Cassie cleaning rooms and making beds - but I did find the story interesting as the drama and twists are revealed.

The audiobook is narrated by Dakota Fanning and I have to say - I HIGHLY recommend it! Her narration was wondering, made it feel comfortable and familiar, and made me love it just a little more. This is a good summer family drama. I enjoyed it on my walks in the sun!

A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

You had me at Jennifer Weiner! I was a huge fan of The Breakaway, which I believe I also read on NetGalley, so I was excited to see this pop up on NetGalley. I love a family saga, and the Griffin Sisters were a delight. Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for the ARC!

Loved this book! The relationship between the sisters felt real and relatable. Characters are well developed and believable. Plus its just a great story line!

I don't even know what this book was actually about because the *constant* mentions of how gross and overweight and fat and obviously undeserving of love or success Cassie is were unreasonably distracting. I tried to ignore it and power through, but it's mentioned on literally every page.

I was actually pleasantly surprised how much I liked this one! Some of the reviews have been questionable so maybe I came in with lower expectations. But even though none of the characters especially grabbed me and made me want to root for them, I liked the flow of the story. I thought the plot and characters were well-developed and I was invested to hear what would happen. There was some dramatic license but overall I found it to be a plausible story of a musical duo/band in the early 2000s. Dakota Fanning does a good job with narration as well.
I recommend this one for a little something different!
Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins for this ARL. All opinions are mine.

Looooved the new @jenniferweinerwrites novel, THE GRIFFIN SISTERS’ GREATEST HITS 🩵💜🎵🎶 fans of DAISY JONES will delight in this musical journey. I loved getting to know the strong, complex women in this story, notably Cassie, who felt just so special to me 🥹 I can always count on Jennifer to give me a meaningful read.

Jennifer Weiner books never disappoint. I love how the characters are real, flawed humans living life. This book was no different. I will be purchasing it for my classroom and sharing a review with students as I think many of them would be interested in this book and even find it relatable.

Thank you William Morrow and NetGalley for this advanced reader’s copy.

The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits follows two sisters, one desperate to be a singing sensation and one wallflower content to play classical piano. The relationship between the sisters is fraught with tension because they don’t understand each other and Zoe is jealous about Cassie’s talent.

This is a dual timeline telling between present day when Zoe is an adult and features her daughter, Cherry, and Zoe as a young teenager, trying to make it big.

Overall, a well told story with a satisfying conclusion.

Cassie is the the quiet sister, the musical prodigy. Zoe is outgoing, charming and beautiful. The sisters become part of a pop group in the early 2000's, but then the band breaks up unexpectedly. Twenty years go by and the sister don't talk and each is living their separate lives. Is there a chance that they could ever make music together again? Zoe‘s daughter Cherry wants to find out the answers to that question, and what happened, because she has dreams in the music industry as well.

I enjoyed the book and the complex characters and the way the book took on the relationships between the women - sisters, mother & daughter. It did get a little long and twisty in places, but overall, it was still a great read.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advanced Reader Copy. All opinions are my own.

I can’t believe I took so long to read this! I loved the premise and the family dynamics! The format of different points of view was perfect to tell the story (and backstory).

Zoe and Cassie are sisters who really rely on each other to make it big in the music industry but for very different reasons. Cassie has very low self esteem because she is a large size and sees herself as unattractive so only wants to hide. Zoe is the beauty and wants fame but lacks talent. She convinces Cassie to go on stage with her and the scouts immediately recognize that Cassie is someone special but she can’t be onstage without her sister. In their very rapid rise and sudden fall to and from fame, the sisters tear each other apart sending Cassie to become a recluse and Zoe finding herself in a much different life than she had envisioned. Twenty years later, Zoe’s daughter, Cherry attempts to bring the sisters back together in an effort to launch her own musical career.
I found this book to be more entertaining and better written than a previous book from this author. I liked the focus on the relationship between the sisters and less on romance. Their jealousy and eventual ruin of their closeness may be extreme but definitely representative of common misunderstandings and dynamics between sisters. I do like that Jennifer Weiner often addresses body shaming in her character development and candidly describes the feelings and challenges that “big” women experience - very realistic! She makes it OK to put these women in the spotlight.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review. Opinions are my own.

Cassie and Zoe become the famous Griffin Sisters. While Zoe loves the spotlight, Cassie doesn't but she holds the group together with her immense talent. After Cassie disappears, Zoe is left to pick up the pieces and figure out who she really is. The secrets and betrayals in the family run deep and finding out the truth may destroy Cassie completely. This was a heartfelt coming of age story with happiness and heartbreak.

I loved this book and these characters. The Griffin sisters (and daughter) were such a delight to spend time with and the depth of the characterizations and the propulsive yet thoughtful story was so engrossing. Highly recommend!