What an absolutely addictive read! It gave me Little Women vibes but with a modern and deeply complicated. I devoured this book in two days. The writing is stunning, and the story is an intimate look into the lives of the four Blue sisters captured in the aftermath of one’s tragic death.

Avery, the eldest, is a recovering addict turned lawyer on the verge of self-destruction. Bonnie, a former boxer, returns to the ring for the first time after a devastating loss. Lucky, the youngest, grapples with her own addiction after being dropped by her modeling agency, desperate to escape the fate of their late sister, Nicky.

This novel is raw, heartbreaking, and profoundly moving. It explores the complexities of addiction, the bonds of imperfect families, and the fierce love that only sisters share. I absolutely loved it, and now I need to dive into Coco’s debut, Cleopatra and Frankenstein!

Thank you to Random House publishing and to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a review. This deeply sad but gorgeously written book follows the three remaining Blue sisters a year after the death of the second youngest. Each sister has changed (and to some extent) unraveled their lives in the aftermath of losing their beloved sister and must come to terms with how to move forward as well as their new family dynamic.

This book is beautifully written. Each sister (while not always likable) felt so real and tangible. The author really writes in a way that allows the reader to feel each emotion and go through the journey with them. Blue Sisters is also an interesting look at how addiction runs in families and how it affects each member differently. This is a very heavy and emotional read but it is no surprise that it is shaping up to be one of the buzziest books of the fall. I can not recommend this enough.

The three remaining Blue sisters could not be more different. Avery, the eldest, is a straitlaced lawyer living in London with her wife after recovering from a heroin addiction. She is about to irreparably blow up her own life. Next is Bonnie, a former boxer turned bouncer in LA after a devastating defeat, who is somehow the gentlest of the sisters. Lucky is the baby, currently working as a model in Paris, if her hard-partying lifestyle doesn’t get in the way. A year after the death of their fourth sister, Nicky, they are all still reeling. The upcoming sale of their childhood home prompts them to reunite in New York and confront their grief and their relationships with each other.

I’ll be honest, I was a little hesitant to start this book! It definitely was getting some great buzz but I still wondered if this would ultimately be too literary for me. Buttt I love a family drama so I picked this up and was so glad I did.

The Blue sisters are, frankly, a mess. Each one is privately suffering, and as close as they’ve been, really feel sort of adrift from each other now as they are living in different countries. I thought these characters felt so unique and so real and with all their flaws I loved them anyways.

Despite the heavy nature of this book (there is a strong emphasis on addiction, which the author has person experience with), I found myself wishing for more time with these sisters. Thank you to @netgalley and @ballantinecorp for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review!

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One year after their sister Nick died, Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky are still reeling from her death in different ways. Avery is lost in her perfect life, Bonnie ran away after a boxing match lost, and Lucky is partying harder than ever. When their parents decide to sell their childhood appartment, they have to come together to sort through Nick's things.

The timing of me reading this book was really fortuitous; I had just watched the movie His Three Daughters and they go really well together. The dynamics between the sisters are really similar and the fact that they have to come together to this singular place.

I really loved this book. As with her previous work, the author is able to create incredibly real people, extremely fully flushed realized people. It's really easy to tell the sisters apart, each of them has their own voice. The author is able to create the characters with such care and a touch so soft that it's impossible not to root for them and to be invested in their lives. Even for characters that I thought I wouldn't like that much (Lucky), I found myself rooting for them and wanting to see them find their happiness and healing. All of the sisters are a little lost and bruised due to everything that happenned in their lives, culminating with Nick's death. They make mistakes, they hurt themselves and each other. But their story is really compelling. There is a lot of hurt and grief in the narrative but there is also fun and joy, just like life. And I loved following the sisters finding that for themselves. It's like seeing true sisters going through life together. Bonnie was my favorite one. But I loved all of the PoVs.

I loved the ending for each sister and the epilogue. I loved this book even more than her first one.

Thank you Netgalley, author, and publisher for the ARC.

This book really speaks to the deep bond among sisters and how unbreakable it can be. I thoroughly enjoyed this story of sisterhood.

I wanted to love this book so much. As soon as I heard someone make the connection to Little Women I put this in my BOTM box so fast! I tried so very hard to get into this book but unfortunately, it just could not keep my interest and I put it to the side. I may eventually pick it up again but for right now, this book is not for me.

Coco Mellors can do no wrong!!!

I loved Blue Sisters so much and thoroughly enjoyed discussing it with my literary fiction book club, I'm Over Lit. The character development and relationships are so engaging, relatable, and reminiscent of familiar complicated family dynamics - all tied together with brilliant, descriptive, poetic writing that left me deeply sighing and turning the page.

There were parts of each of the sisters that I deeply enjoyed connecting with: the way that Lucky and Avery's paths mirror one another, despite being the youngest and oldest respectively, the peace that Bonnie had to find through navigating her relationship with boxing while grieving the loss of her sister, the understanding developed between Avery and their mother and the role that "motherhood" has taken in their respective lives, and of course, the unfolding and revelation of Nicki, and the life and experience she existed in outside of her identity as a Blue sister. It was all so good.

This book engages so many poignant topics outside of exploring the different ways grief can consume us, I particularly appreciated it's attention to motherhood and expectations of becoming a mom, unrequited love, addiction and its effect on family, and women's health and self-advocacy.

5 Stars for the queen of character development and creating beautiful and relatable stories, I cannot wait to see what comes next.

This was a beautiful story of navigating grief and sisterhood. And how even through the trials and tribulations of relationships, that bond remains strong.

Coco Mellors’ Blue Sisters is a beautifully layered novel that delves into the complexities of sisterhood and personal identity. Mellors crafts a raw, emotional journey with vivid prose that brings each character to life, making readers feel deeply connected to their struggles and growth. The story explores how familial bonds can be both a source of strength and tension, especially when intertwined with the pursuit of individual happiness. Mellors’ nuanced storytelling makes for an immersive read, with unexpected twists that keep you engaged from start to finish. Blue Sisters is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that lingers long after the final page.

Let's be honest—family is complicated. And if you throw in grief, childhood baggage, and the kind of brutal honesty only siblings can get away with, it's a recipe for a serious emotional rollercoaster. That's exactly where "Blue Sisters" takes us, as three estranged sisters—Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky—return to their New York family home a year after the death of their beloved sister, Nicky. This story dives deep into the messiness of what happens when life doesn't turn out the way anyone expected.

These sisters? They couldn't be more different from each other. Avery, the oldest, is a former heroin addict who's now a lawyer living with her wife in London. Bonnie, once on track for greatness as a boxer, has taken a rough turn and works as a bouncer in Los Angeles. And Lucky, the youngest, who's been modeling in Paris while trying to outrun her lifestyle. Each of them is scattered across different cities—until they're forced to return to their childhood home in New York to prevent its sale.

There's a lot going on in this story, and Mellors captures it brilliantly, giving the characters depth and authenticity. Their interactions are a blend of heartfelt support and ruthless honesty, balancing tenderness with those sharp sibling jabs that will make you wince and smile all at once.

But while the characters kept me hooked, I must admit that the pacing dragged for me. The book's got some serious hype around it, and maybe that set my expectations too high. I loved the ending—but the rest of the book didn't quite reach that same level. I wanted more from the middle, or maybe I just wanted it to move faster. I'm a fan of shorter chapters that keep things ticking along, and these were LONG. Like, buckle in; you'll be here for a while.

Don't get me wrong, it's a good book. If you loved "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano, you'll probably love "Blue Sisters" too. It's got that same slow-burn, emotional depth thing going on. But for me? It was solid, not spectacular. Still, I'd recommend giving it a shot, especially if you're into deep explorations of family or grief.

The final verdict? It is a well-written, emotional journey, but don't expect it to be a quick or easy read.

This was the first Coco Mellors novel I read, and I enjoyed it. Having no sisters of my own, it was interesting to see the dynamics among sisters. The chapters were a bit long, which I did not mind for this novel. Each chapter was told from a different point of view from each sister, so seeing their ups and downs after the unfortunate and untimely death of one of the sisters, intrigued me.

There are themes of addiction, grief, family struggles, infidelity, and loyalty. This book had positive moments and a lot of sad moments. Overall, I did enjoy this character-driven novel.

I appreciate NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was SO GOOD. The writing was excellent, the characters were so deep and complex, and sisterhood was beautifully portrayed in all of its troublesome glory. I will be reading other books by Coco.

The book was alright, the chapters were very long. There were times I was just wishing for it to be over and other times I enjoyed it.

Sisters Avery,. Bonnie and Lucky Blue return to NYC to deal with the impending sale of their deceased sisters, Nicole's apartment. Each sister, with their dysfunctional and addictive behaviors, has unresolved grief that has kept them apart and brought each a mountain of self-distructive and sabotaged relationships. Their time together in NY opens a tsunami of emotions that drive them further apart. I like that Coco Mellors articulated their emotional processing of grief in a believable way. I found this multilayered novel both heartfelt and thought-provoking. Her writing vividly captures the dynamics of the Blue family and of each sister. The book reads fast and elevates to a satisfying and authentic ending.

This was my first book by coco. I was drawn to this book due to the complicated sibling relationships and navigating grief. There were moments where I felt it was hard to understand motivations of characters but it didn’t impact my experience

this book was so out of my comfort yet i really enjoyed it. the writing is so beautiful and from the first paragraph i knew it would be a great book

Blue Sisters is the story of 4 very different, very needy and very dysfunctional women. After being estranged for a while, they come together to mourn.
Avery, the oldest, appears to have her head in the right place. Being the oldest, she was entailed to raise the younger three girls. She was addicted to drugs but has since somewhat turned her life around and became a lawyer.
Bonnie, the second oldest, is addicted with boxing. She lives and breathes it, until she isn’t.
Nicky, the smart one, becomes a teacher. She is the friendly, outgoing sister. Unfortunately, she suffers from endometriosis and is in anguishing pain.
Lucky, the baby, is beautiful. She becomes a model as a young teenager. This is a good out for her as she is not a good student. She travels all over the world with her modeling career.
Each of the sisters are broken and need to come back together and depend on each other again to heal.

All four sisters have addictions of some type- whether it is chemical or emotional pain. Their parents are not involved in their lives at all. The father is an alcoholic and the mother has no motherly instincts.
The chapters in the book are set up by each of the sisters. The writing is absolutely beautiful- “a peach sun smeared across the sky, scattering violet and blue clouds”. Such a vivid picture appearing in my mind.
This book is an emotional, heavy read with lots of trigger warnings. Drug use, alcohol, sexual encounters, lesbians and grief of a family member.Many thanks to Penguin Random House Group and NetGalley for allowing me to read the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. Published on September 23, 2024.

Much better than Mellors' first book! I enjoyed the writing, especially in the latter half of the book.

BLUE SISTERS by Coco Mellors

I have a secret … I have Cleopatra and Frankenstein on my shelf, but I keep delaying reading it because the subject matter (a toxic relationship) isn’t something I’m in the mood for right now.

In some ways, I’m glad I read Blue Sisters first. This is a stunning novel. Mellors develops the characters so thoroughly I was reading slower by the last 50 pages just to stay with them a bit longer. I’ll miss the Blue sisters.

Blue Sisters is about 4 sisters — Avery, Bonnie, Nicky, and Lucky. At the open of the novel, it’s been one year since Nicky died at 27. Now, a year later, the sisters find themselves returning to the New York City apartment where they grew up and where Nicky died. Much of beginning of the novel is spent getting to know the sisters individually — who they are, where they’ve been, how they’re struggling to metabolize their grief, and their place in the foursome of sisterhood. We know them well by the time all three are in the apartment and we know why, upon reunion, they each act the way they do.

I moved slowly through this, underlining the beautiful writing, and absorbing the anxious feelings it induces it at times. If you have a sister, this novel is a deep cut. It’s relatable and honest about the ways in which a “sister is not a friend” because a sister is entirely too much to be reduced to that moniker.

I really loved this. It’s character-driven and focuses on generational trauma, substance abuse, and the ways in which we lose ourselves in grief but also find our way back through love. Highly highly recommend!

Thank you NetGalley for my advanced copy!

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Blue Sisters has a lot of heart and emotional tenderness, and will relate to anyone who has sisters. It's about letting go, moving on, and learning how to live again.
This book is about three sisters that return back to their childhood house for sale in NYC. they're all dealing with the unexpected loss of their sister very differently. alongside their grief and the move, they start to uncover the truth about themselves and the secrets they're all keeping from each other-and themselves
Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group/Ballantine Books for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.