This novel is a poignant exploration of the deep bond between sisters, capturing the love, support, and understanding that define their relationship. The author beautifully portrays the unspoken connection that exists between siblings, weaving their shared experiences into a touching narrative. The characters are richly developed, and their journey together is both heartwarming and moving. A must-read for anyone who cherishes the unique and enduring connection of sisterhood.

**Thank you to Random House Publishing Group for this free digital review copy.**

This was such a sad but beautiful book. The Blue family is plagued by addiction, and after losing one of its members the rest struggle to figure out their lives without her. Each one deals with grief in their own way, all of them rather destructively, and it's only together that they can pick up the pieces and remember the good parts of life.

I could not put this book down. I gasped aloud at one point, and I teared up, too. I was so drawn into all three remaining sisters' POVs and so sad alongside them at the devastation that rocked their family, and really just wanted them to all stop ruining their lives and find peace.

Weirdly, one of the most fascinating parts of this story to me was Bonnie's boxing career, something I know absolutely nothing about. The scenes of her training and fighting were so well described, and I think I was just way more interested in her and her boxing than I was with Lucky's modeling or Avery's law career.

I think you'll especially like, love, or at minimum resonate with this book if:
- you are a sister or have a sisters)
- you're grieving a lost sister
- you're a mother or if you know you don't want to be one
- you know a (recovering) addict, or suffer from addiction
- you love New York

So, basically everyone? 🤭

I knew I would love this book 1 paragraph into the prologue. Each of the Blue Sisters felt like real people. Like someone I know or could know in real life. I'm a younger sister, middle child, and I have an older sister. I saw a little bit of myself in all of them and each of their stories were equally compelling. They weren't remotely perfect, in fact they were probably the co-captains of the Hot Mess Express but I think that's why I love them??

Blue Sisters was very obviously a character-driven book imo. But wow, I was especially blown away by Coco's writing. Like I'm the most under-qualified person to talk about sentence/paragraph structure and prose but I was out here highlight whole passages like this was my holy bible and she was taking me to church. lol reading a Coco Mellors book is basically a religious experience.
not sure if I saw official TW's, but please take extra care if you need them: [spoilers removed]

thank you to Random House - Ballentine Books & Netgalley for the eARC! 💙

I have been hearing so much about Blue Sisters. Guess what?? It’s worth all the hype. I loved it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

After the loss of Nicky, the Blue sisters haven’t been the same. It has been a year since their sister’s death, yet it feels like time has stood still. Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky have been suffering in silence. The bond they once shared now shattered, but gathering together to clean out Nicky’s apartment might be the push they need. Facing their traumas could bring them back together and help them find themselves.

This novel focused on the characters and dealing with their emotional trauma. Coco Mellors has created a group of sisters, who capture your heart and take you on a journey of their lives after loss. Sometimes loss can lead you on a path of destruction and this novel doesn’t hide any flaws. Out of all the sisters, I was dedicated to Bonnie’s story and how she was picking up the pieces after everything. It would have been interesting if the story had added Nicky’s perspective. I understand the mystery of her character keeps us wanting more.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars / This review will be posted on BookwormishMe.com and goodreads.com today.


Great novel! I did not read Cleopatra and Frankenstein, but I understand now why it was so popular. Coco Mellors has a gift for writing. The character development was outstanding. The storylines amazing. I loved this one.

Originally there were four Blue sisters. Avery, Bonnie, Nicky, and Lucky. Tragically, Nicky died. (No spoilers!) Now the other three are trying to find their way in the world as an odd number. They lived in a small apartment in New York City, until they fled to other parts of the world to escape the hell they called home.

Lucky is a model and has been since she turned 15. She is a party girl to the nth degree. She calls Paris home, but travels all over the world. Now in her 20s, she’s been quite successful, but most of the money she’s made has gone toward her need to party to the max.

Bonnie is currently a bouncer at a bar in Venice, California. Formerly a boxer, she was the world champ until her world came crashing down. Heading toward 30, her life feels rudderless. She’s not sure where to go from here.

And then there is Avery. The oldest and truly the one the girls always looked to as ‘mom’ because their own mom was a fairly absent mother. Not physically, but emotionally. Avery has always been the one to keep everything together. Except when she can’t. Avery is a recovering addict, married, living in London and working as a lawyer.

When they receive a letter from their mother stating that the NYC apartment is being sold, all three women fall apart in their own ways. But this falling apart could be what they need to finally get back together.

Truly wonderful. So well written and mesmerizing. Told from each woman’s point of view in alternating chapters. Absolutely loved this one for it’s openness and realism. Long, but worth every minute.

LOVED this family drama and was hooked from page one. All of the characters are messy yet still likable in their own way. Great writing and I’ll be excited to see this author’s journey.

Thank you to NetGalley, author Coco Mellors, and Random House Publishing Group-- Ballentine for providing me with a free ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

I might have just found my book of the year??? For the past 3 years, I have had a clear favorite book of the year, but I've been nervous because nothing has been close to a contender this year so far. Sure, I've read lots of books I really enjoyed and maybe even LOVED, but for my personal BOTY, it has to not only be a great read technically but also there's a feeling alongside it. And I had the feeling with Blue Sisters. I have had Mellors' previous work, Cleopatra and Frankenstein, on my radar for forever but haven't gotten around to it for whatever reason. The cover drew me so much to Blue Sisters, and the plot resonated with me, so I decided to give it a read first. From literally the FIRST page, I could tell that I would fall in love with this book and spent the rest of the time reading absolutely enamored by the Blue sisters. This book is so beautiful in not only the characters and very real struggles they are all facing, but mostly through Mellors' writing. She has SUCH a way with her phrasing that strikes the perfect blend of poignant and thought-provoking yet so easy-going. There were full passages that stuck with me upon reading, not because they were what most would consider the utmost of literary talent but rather because they were so beautiful and human in a completely natural way that let the beauty of the statement shine through. Each of the sisters is SO different, and even though I didn't personally relate to really any of them, they each had a certain characteristic that resonated with me deeply. The bond of siblinghood (and especially sisterhood) is so accurately represented within the story, and finishing the book made me want to call my brother and future sisters-in-law immediately to tell them how much I cherish them. There are a lot of heavy and hard topics in this book, and much of it is centered around grief and its impacts, but yet each of the women and the story carries a tentative thread of hope throughout. We see these women fighting and failing but also trying their hardest throughout while trying to protect that little girl that was once a sister of 4 but is now of 3 inside. I also really enjoyed the scene between Avery and her mother towards the end of the book, as this provided such an interesting layer to the story in which the parents were discussed heavily but mostly absent. Even with the love I have for the book, I don't think it was perfect, and I would have changed some cliches in how the girls were so starkly represented, but that overwhelming feeling of having finished such an incredible, enjoyable read remains with me over an hour after finishing and will, I'm sure, for quite a while. So with that, we now have a contender in my 101th read of the year, for my best personal read of 2024. Now off to read Cleopatra and Frankenstein!

I have had Coco Mellors' Cleopatra and Frankenstein on my TBR since it came out, and when I saw Blue Sisters by the same author, I took a shot at a book by a new-to-me author. I am happy to say that I will be moving her debut novel up on my list, as I loved the writing style, characters, and mood of Blue Sisters.

I enjoy a well-written novel that has great characters, especially when not a lot happens plot-wise except for the characters to grow and hash out their issues. This describes the Blue Sisters, as we get to know each of them as individuals, the emotional damage that was done in their childhoods, and the guilt and trauma they have surrounding the death of one of the four sisters. As a reader, I grew to care about each of the women, to feel the pain of their losses and to hope for their healing.

Readers who enjoy Ann Napolitano's Hello Beautiful will also enjoy Blue Sisters. Thank you to Random House-Ballantine and Netgalley for the digital ARC of Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors. The opinions in this review are my own.

4.5 stars

<i>"A sister is not a friend. Who can explain the urge to take a relationship as primal and complex as a sibling and reduce it to something as replaceable, as banal as a friend? [...] True sisterhood, the kind where you grew fingernails in the same womb, were pushed screaming through identical birth canals, is not the same as friendship. You don't choose each other, and there's no furtive period of getting to know the other. You're part of each other, right from the start." </i>

Coco Mellors tackled the suppleness and adversity of sisterhood and familial dynamics, and the complexity of grief with relentless fervor. The depth of each of the three sisters jumps off the page, and each character was nuanced with their own internal self reflections and motivations. I felt myself rooting for each and every one of them in starkly different ways. I was surprised at how the author was able to convey the different ways in which each character handled their grief, and the journey of which they struggled and came up for air on the other side. Coco Mellor's writing makes you feel as if you are transported inside the story - a movie happening in your mind. The dialogue was quippy, relatable and kept me turning the pages for more.

This is just on the cusp of 5 stars for me, however I wasn't 100% convinved of the ending as I felt the epilogue was unnecessary. The emotional impact would've been much more profound had we been left with an open-ended story. Tying up loose ends to create a HEA felt a bit forced.

The concept of endometriosis and pain management was lacking in research and themetic development. It felt like a means to the end, whereas the commentary on this as well as the medical field (which was mentioned only once in the very last chapter) could've been developed to a much deeper extent.

"'I don't believe in God,' she said suddenly. 'And I'm not going to. Oh, that's not a prerequisite.' He gave her a little wink. 'But the fact you're here tells me that something sure as hell believes in you.'"

LOVED LOVED LOVED #bluesisters. Totally did not expect to, it had been sitting on my virtual TBR since March. But it grabbed me from the prologue.

Messy, oh so messy, these three siblings - Avery, Bonnie and Lucky - and desperately missing the one who seemingly kept them together. Surviving the trauma of their childhood - a mentally absent mother, an alcoholic father - to find they still have a lot of work to do. Not an easy read but a very touching and emotional one, I could not put it down.

Kudos.

P.S. Thanks to #netgalley and @randomhouse for the ARC.

Blue Sisters
By: Coco Mellors
Star Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Publication Date: September 3rd, 2024

I had the WONDERFUL HONOR of being accepted to read and review Blue Sisters, an arc by Coco Mellors and since I LOVED her debut Cleopatra and Frankenstein, I screamed when I got the email for this, so thank you @netgalley! This book releases September 3rd. Now onto the review portion.

Unfortunately, this book didn't top Cleopatra and Frankenstein for me BUT that isn't to say I didn't thoroughly enjoy it still. This book is cemented on the acts of sisterly love, hate, and grief. It also builds the foundation towards what makes us all different even in a close knit family tree setting. Coco Mellors is a GODDESS at personalized descriptions regarding her characters. However, I feel as though with this novel, it only went skin deep. It seemed as though their negative aspects became more than toxic but became their entire selves. All the person would be known for was their disease or their death or their addiction. For example one of the sisters was known HEAVILY just for her diagnosis of Endometriosis, but it doesn't do justice describing who she is apart from that. And the accuracy regarding the diagnosis is questionable. I will definitely continue reading Coco’s work as it comes out, she really knows how to tug on heartstrings and put life in perspective.

𝐀 𝐒𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐀 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝?

This was very slow for me but onced it pick up it was a great read. A thoughtful exploration of grief. Beautifully written. Def recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and Randomhouse for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

In Blue Sisters, Coco Mellors explores the emotional complexity of sisterhood through the lives of three estranged siblings who reunite in New York after the death of their beloved fourth sister. Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky each grapple with their personal struggles addiction, failure, and a tumultuous past as they confront their grief and the impending sale of their childhood home.

Mellors delves deeply into themes of trauma and familial bonds with a keen eye for detail and emotional nuance. The alternating perspectives provide a rich, multifaceted view of each sister’s internal and external conflicts. While the novel's portrayal of grief and recovery is moving and well-crafted, the resolution feels somewhat rushed and familiar, lacking a distinctive twist.

Overall, Blue Sisters is a poignant and beautifully written examination of family dynamics and personal healing. Despite some narrative predictability, Mellors' compelling prose and character development make it a resonant and engaging read.

I have not read Mellor's other book, but it had been on my radar for awhile and when I saw this and read the blurb I was much more interested in this than her other.

This was a 4 star read for me, maybe a 4.25. I found the story to be really engrossing, and the writing was pleasant, and made for easy reading. It was pretty and descriptive without being excessive or purple. I love complex family sagas that explore the way trauma can become a generational issues, as hurt begets hurt, trauma often begets trauma and this book explores the way trauma can infect and contaminate an entire family for many generations. This was devastating, but also tender, and touching, The thing that keeps this from exceeding the 4 star level is that I didn't find this to be a particularly unique story, it didn't stand apart in any way. It's the sort of book that I've read many times before and will read many times again. It was very readable and Mellors is certainy talented, but just not 5 star material. Still very good tho.

If I could give this a million stars I would. BEAUTIFULLY written. I’ve had Cleopatra and Frankenstein on my shelf for so long waiting for the perfect time to read and I’m kicking myself for not having read it yet because after this I KNOW it’s going to be perfect. This novel had me laughing and crying tears of joy and sadness. The delivery was so exquisite. It was the perfect summer wrap-up. 10/10 recommend.

I absolutely loved this triumph of a book! The way the relationships between the sisters were depicted allowed you to fully appreciate their differences. I especially loved the chapters featuring candid conversations between Avery and her mom and the ensuing power struggle that plagues their dynamic. I found myself highlighting lines super often which is always a good indicator when reading a book. This was a great follow up to Cleopatra and Frankenstein and exceeded my expectations!!!

I really liked this! It's obviously very emotionally heavy, but it brought me out of a reading slump and I raced through it, finishing in just a few hours.

The strong suits, in my opinion, are the writing and the characters. There is something about her tone and word-choice that just really resonated with me; I immediately felt like I was in good hands. And, as someone who thinks a lot about the nature of siblings and their dynamics, I'm really impressed with Mellors's ability to give all of the sisters distinct personalities while showing how they're connected.

The only thing that keeps this from being a five star for me is that the ending left me slightly disappointed. I'm not sure if there's something specific I was hoping would happen, but the book is full of such emotional high's that the end just felt a little unsatisfying.

The main work I can think to compare this to is Taylor Jenkins Reid, specifically "Malibu Rising." Highly recommend!

Blue Sisters tells the story of the highs and lows of a family of four sisters.

I really like this book. Each chapter delved into the brain of one of the sisters. I enjoyed getting to see the world from their view. It was a nice story of the ups and downs of life and family.

I was given this book in exchange for my honest opinion. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.

Blue Sisters is an emotional saga, told from the multiple viewpoints of three strikingly different sisters who are brought together after their fourth sister's death. They come together and must confront their unique personal difficulties while considering how their shared trauma makes them more alike than they suspect.

I loved this book because each of the sisters' experiences, character development, and storylines are fully explored. Often in a multiple viewpoint family saga, at least one character is less featured. In Blue Sisters, you can tell the author thoughtfully created each character's arc. I enjoyed following along with each sister's personal story, as well as seeing how they interact with each other. The relationships between each character feel so real, so authentic that Blue Sisters could be easily mistaken for nonfiction.

I have already recommended this book to others and have considered a second read-through myself. Blue Sisters is a must read for any sister or anyone who wishes to better understand sister relationships.