The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner

The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!
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Cassie and Zoe Grossberg were thrust into the spotlight as The Griffin Sisters, a pop duo that defined the aughts. Together, they skyrocketed to the top, gracing MTV, SNL, and the cover of Rolling Stone. Cassie, a musical genius who never felt at ease in her own skin, preferred to stay in the shadows. Zoe, full of confidence and craving fame, lived for the stage. But fame has a price, and after one turbulent year, the band abruptly broke up.

Now, two decades later, the sisters couldn’t be further apart. Zoe is a suburban mom warning her daughter Cherry to avoid the spotlight, while Cassie has disappeared from public life entirely. But when Cherry begins unearthing the truth behind their breathtaking rise and infamous breakup, long-buried secrets surface, forcing all three women to confront their choices, their desires, and their complicated bonds.

With richly developed characters, a nostalgic nod to the pop culture of the 2000s, and a resonant tale of ambition, forgiveness, and family, The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits will captivate readers from the first note to the final encore. Whether you’ve followed Jennifer Weiner for years or are discovering her for the first time, this book is a must-read for music lovers, fans of sisterly dramas, and anyone who cherishes a great story of second chances.
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Jennifer Weiner's novel Good in Bed was life-changing for me, and I have continued to read and enjoy every book she has written. I was a little worried about this one because I am not a huge music buff, and it was clear that the music industry was going to be a major plot point...would this be too central to the story to hold my interest? I don't even watch shows like American Idol and The Voice. I listen to podcasts and audiobooks in my car.

Well, it turns out I did not need to worry. This was a story about so much more than music. It was about family and sisterhood and finding yourself and losing yourself and finding yourself again. It was about making mistakes and redeeming yourself. I just finished it, and I have to admit that the words were blurry because my eyes were filled with tears...the ending of this book was one of the most satisfying I have read in a while. I loved it.

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