The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits

Sisters, music, motherhood, stardom, romance, love, and consequences. The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits was a gripping read about two sisters, Cassie and Zoe Grossberg. The sisters are polar opposites and shared one year in the spotlight until their band broke up following a tragedy. I found this book to be intriguing, thought provoking, moving, and entertaining. I felt for the characters, cheered for their triumphs, felt for their heartbreak, watched their stumbles, cringed at their bad decisions, observed their passion, enjoyed their relationships, and was in awe of their love of music.

Cassie is a musical prodigy. She has the voice of an angel and plays the piano. She is painfully shy and would prefer to stay out of the spotlight. Zoe, full of charm and determinations, loves the spotlight and stardom. They rise to fame and for one year ruled the airways and concert scene. Then following a horrible event/tragedy the band broke up.

Twenty years later, Cassie is living a quiet life while Zoe is a married mother. Cherry, Zoe’s teenage daughter, is desperate to be a star and sets out on a quest to reach her goal and find out why her mother’s band broke up.

I enjoyed this book and the characters. I thought Jennifer Weiner did a great job with creating both Cassie and Zoe. She created two characters who were so different yet needed each other. They loved each other and were a team until they weren’t. I felt for both characters. I felt for Cassie’s shyness which felt more like social phobia, and her quiet nature. I loved how music set her free and allowed her to shine. Zoe, who wanted to be a star but didn’t have Cassie’s talents. Zoe who wanted it all and found that having it all wasn’t what she thought it would be. Cherry who longs to find fame and show off her talents. Cherry who is resilient and brave even though her mother, Zoe, who doesn’t want her daughter involved in the music industry.

All the women in this book had spunk and determination but in different ways. Actions have consequences and all three will have to face the consequences of actions taken long ago. This book is told in two timelines, and I enjoyed the path Jennifer Weiner took to bring the past and present together in The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits. Usually, I enjoy one timeline more than the other but, in this book, I found both timelines to be engaging, captivating, and gripping.

Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.