The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner feels like it's already queued up to become a Netflix or Amazon Prime limited TV series. Check out my spoiler-free review and get ready to one-click this book.
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Sisters Cassie and Zoe Grossberg were born just a year apart but could not have been more different. Zoe, blessed with charm and beauty, yearned for fame from the moment she could sing into a hairbrush. Cassie was a musical prodigy who never felt at home in her own skin and preferred the safety of the shadows.
On the brink of adulthood in the early 2000s, destiny intervened, catapulting the sisters into the spotlight as the pop sensation the Griffin Sisters, hitting all the touchstones of early aughts fame—SNL, MTV, Rolling Stone magazine—along the way.
But after a whirlwind year in the public eye, the band abruptly broke up.
Two decades later, Zoe’s a housewife; Cassie’s off the grid. The sisters aren’t speaking, and the real reason for the Griffin Sisters’ breakup is still a mystery. Zoe’s teenage daughter, Cherry, who’s determined to be a star in spite of Zoe’s warnings, is on a quest to learn the truth about what happened to the band all those years ago.
As secrets emerge, all three women must face the consequences of their choices: the ones they made and the ones the music industry made for them. Can they forgive each other—and themselves? And will the Griffin Sisters ever make music again?
Spoiler-free Review:
The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer WeinerMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner feels like it's already queued up to become a Netflix or Amazon Prime limited series—maybe even a Hallmark movie if that network is feeling bold. If you've read my reviews, you know I usually read all things romance, but I decided to switch things up. I've always heard such great things about Jennifer Weiner's books that I jumped at the chance to read her. The Griffin Sister's Greatest Hits is an emotional, character-driven women's fiction story about two complicated sisters navigating fame, family sibling drama, and loss. The story follows Cassie and Zoe. Zoe is a beautiful Britney Spears wannabe with big dreams and mid-level talent. Cassie is overweight by Hollywood standards, emotionally shut down, and the heart and soul of their music. They form a band that takes off! The tension, the love, the betrayal—it's all there in a real and raw way with a kick in the feels.
These characters got under my skin. The sister dynamics were brutally honest, and I wanted to drop-kick Zoe sometimes. I felt every high note and every heartbreak. Jennifer Weiner, I'll read you again in a heartbeat. This story meant something to me personally as I could have been one of the Grossberg sisters and as a drummer girl who knows what it's like to live in the background while carrying the beat.
About Jennifer Weiner
Jennifer Weiner is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, essayist, and cultural icon whose works have been published in over 36 countries. Known for her sharp wit and heartfelt prose, Weiner’s career spans two decades, with over 11 million copies of her books in print. A champion of women’s voices and body positivity, her stories resonate deeply with readers.
