I really like this one although read it slow. In alot of ways its the cool older sister of Hello Beautiful as it addresses grittier, more heavy themes of sex, addiction, abuse, etc. I worried at times it would start as a sister novel then turn right into a romance but am glad it didnt. Would love to spend more time with these characters

Be prepared to have a ton of feelings when you read this book. Coco Mellors does such a good job of throwing the reader into the lives of the characters that I could not help but dive in to this beautiful story of loss, grief, addiction, sisterhood, and belonging.

Blue Sisters is the story of four sisters, Avery, Lucky, Bonnie and Nicky - told a year after the devastating passing of Nicky. Each sister is battling their grief in their own way and none of them is doing a very good job to say the least.

Coco Mellors' writing style is beautiful and makes this read even more captivating.

Thank you to the publisher, the author and Netgalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Unsure if this is an all-time favorite, but easily my favorite read of 2024 so far.

This book is so visceral and honest and I love books that say things that I have only thought to myself. The fight scenes felt cinematic and the flashbacks were written in such an exquisite way. Everything flowed perfectly together. Writing has never sucked me in like this.

I actually love how this book has a theme of hopefulness for life that kinda sneaks up on you as the reader. This book deals with a lot of sad topics, so having this sprinkling of light in life was a joy to read.

This book was simultaneously easy to read (because it was written so gosh darn well) and difficult to read (characters kept making bad choices that made me second guess my mental wellbeing). Avery's storyline was my favorite and the one I related to the most. Because yes, it is difficult and stressful being the oldest sister, but also it's kinda easy to martyr yourself. I really loved Avery's mix of selfishness and selflessness and her overall complexity. I felt for her but at the same time her decisions were the ones that I brought up in therapy.

Slightly spoilery territory about the overall vibes of the ending - I wish it didn't end so positively/wrapped in a bow, but reading Mellor's acknowledgements I totally understand why <3

This book f*cked me five stars

The Blue sisters, Avery, Bonnie, Nicky and Lucky, grow up in a very small apartment in New York with selfish, abusive and mostly absent parents. Avery, the oldest, takes over the mother role early on. She is the responsible, smart one who they all look up to. The Blue sisters have a strong bond, they are a perfect foursome. But then Nicky dies and their symmetry crumbles. The sisters are drifting apart and are getting catapulted in very different corners of the world. During the first year after Nicky’s death, each sister is grieving differently, but all are giving in to self-destruction and some sort of addiction. On the first anniversary of Nicky’s death, the sisters are meeting in New York to clean out their childhood/Nicky’s apartment that they hadn’t been able to give up yet. Here they must each face their own demons and finally find their own identities again.
I was really looking forward to reading this book, and it didn’t disappoint. It is beautifully written and takes you on an emotional roller coaster. How do you cope with the loss of a loved one and the guilt of not being able to save them? Each of the Blue sisters are a product of circumstances and are trying to make the best they can of it, each on their own. This book is about sisterhood, grief, and life after loss. The characters are developed through each sister’s alternating perspectives. There is not really a plot, but the story is built by each sister’s memories triggered by Nicky’s death and how they deal with them. I loved, loved, loved this book, and the cover is just gorgeous. I look forward to reading more from Ms Coco Mellors.
I thank Netgalley, the author and especially Random House Publishing/Ballantine Books for the opportunity to read this advance copy. The above is my honest review and my own opinion. I highly recommend this book to my fellow readers. Check out Goodreads and Amazon on pub day for this review.

Absolutely adored this read. The Blue Sisters will take you on an emotional ride of grief, substance abuse, and sibling bonds. This read will not only have you immersed in each sister’s individual journey and struggles but also on how they rediscover their dynamic as a unit of three instead of four. Beautifully written.

Netgalley eARC

I loved Blue Sisters so much! I found myself sobbing, laughing, angry, and all the emotions in between. Coco Mellors is a master at writing characters that are relatable along with writing books that make you forget you’re reading. This book discusses heavy topics such as grief, substance abuse, complex relationships, and more. I highly recommend this book! One of my favorites of the year! Thank you to the publisher for this e-ARC!

"Blue Sisters" tells the story of—you guessed it—the four sisters of the Blue family still struggling to pick up the pieces a year after their youngest sister died. Avery, a self-destructive lawyer struggling to keep all loose ends within her grasp, reaches out to Lucky, a possibly more if not equally self-destructive yet carefree model trying to figure out her life, and Bonnie, a sweet and introverted former champion boxer, on the anniversary of Nicky’s death. This kickstarts the timespan of the novel as the sisters start to face their new reality, their tumultuous upbringing, and ultimately the bond and resilience of sisterhood.

This was such a unique and vivid story in the sense that we really only see these characters in this specific moment in time. Through recollections and conversations, we learn about their alcoholic father and absentee mother and the way each sister fulfilled a specific role in the family dynamic–roles that proved difficult to shed into adulthood. The focus is on the void Nicky’s death left in the sisters’ lives while seemingly intentionally not going into great detail into Nicky’s story and how she died. So often in novels like these, an unexpected death is the impetus for the main character’s actions, and while that is essentially the case here, it feels like a much more understated reason. The family already had many issues; each sister had her own internal struggle well before Nicky died and yet they still didn't face any of them until a year after her death.

I really enjoyed the pacing of the novel and the varying perspectives. I wish we had more insight into their parents and how they interacted as adults, but the stories of their upbringing reveal enough for the reader to put the pieces together. I felt as though I knew this family and was able to understand and experience their resilience as an outsider. Super compelling read that I’d recommend fully immersing yourself in!

I was absolutely elated when I found out I get to read “Blue Sisters” early. Coco Mellors has such a fresh, unique voice. From the first very first page, I knew this book was going to be something special.

The Blue sisters: Avery, Bonnie, Lucky and Nicki couldn’t be any more different from each other. Their lives are interesting with out-of-the-ordinary circumstances and life experiences. I never had trouble distinguishing the sisters’ story lines, and I was always eager to find out more about each sister’s story.

These characters are so memorable, I imagine someone will pick up this story for a streaming TV series. And I’m so here for that!

I also feel like this book is destined to be a celebrity book club pick, especially considering its publication date as the first Tuesday of June.

If you have the opportunity to read this book, please jump at the chance like I did. You won’t regret it!

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the ARC!

Of course, Mellors has a beautiful writing style that I have felt is unique since I discovered her debut. She never fails to paint a scene or describe something with a flourish that allows the readers to truly be immersed in her world.

But despite that, this novel felt so flat and did not go in the direction I had hoped. It didn’t intrigue me initially because the sisters almost felt too cliche (especially lucky), but I pushed through in hopes that the story would soon revolve around their grief. When it happened, it did not feel like there was much strength to it. I know it is difficult to write about four different people and give them depth and personality, as well as write them into complicated relationships and dealing with overwhelming grief. Still, Nicky wasn’t as focused as I had expected for most of the book. It felt like it was more about their habits and relationships with side characters, which, for the most part, felt unnecessary sometimes.

I just thought it was so boring, and it didn’t have the emotional kick to it that I suppose Mellors wanted. As a sister, I really wanted to love this and relate to it. There were certain parts that I found true and relatable, especially when all three had that large argument near the end. Overall, the writing itself was wonderful, as always, but sadly, it was not good enough to carry the story.

Again, this disappoints me so much because I wanted to love it, and the fact that I didn't breaks my heart.

I was beyond excited to receive Blue Sisters as my first ever eARC, as it has not yet been released in the U.S.

I read Blue Sisters directly after reading Coco Mellors other novel, Cleopatra and Frankenstein. I love them both for different reasons.
While Blue Sisters may not have the same grit and bite that Cleo and Frank has, Mellors shows a continuous talent for writing books that feel like they’re made to be adapted into film.

Blue Sisters follows sisters Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky as they come up on the one-year anniversary of their sister Nicky’s death. We go through their childhood, the various ways in which they have been coping with their loss, and their journey of learning how to move on.

This book definitely has its slower chapters, and it is not going to be for anyone who prefers plot-heavy books. However, there is a lot of character development, and I did not struggle to like these characters through their flaws. They’re very human. Those who could not get past the unlikeable qualities of the characters in Cleo and Frank may have an easier time with this one.

As someone who grew up with a sister as their only sibling, Blue Sisters had many parts that tugged on my heartstrings and left me feeling emotional. I’m not sure if someone without siblings would feel the same connection to this book, but that is not its only major theme. It also deals with addiction (something Mellors consistently seems to excel in writing about), grief, generational mental illness, forgiveness, and recovery.

Blue Sisters is a gorgeously heartbreaking story with a hopeful ending, and I’m looking forward to seeing Coco Mellors grow as an author. I’m always happy to see more writers touching on the complexities of sibling (and especially sisterly) love.

alright kids, i finished this book at 9pm and i have a strict 9:30pm bedtime so let’s hope this review is even a little cohesive.

as someone with two older siblings, i grew up fascinated by my friends who were only children. the idea of not being tethered to somebody in that way—to not have somebody that knows your parents exactly the way you do, for better or for worse—seems so unreal. it’s difficult to describe the sibling experience to people who’ve never had it. but i think this book would be a pretty damn good piece of media if you’d like to find out.

i love books about family dynamics. i love books about siblings. i love books about how grief shifts family dynamics (as depressing as that sounds). this novel follows three sisters after their sister dies suddenly. we get to see how each sister copes (or doesn’t) with the loss. mellors spends a lot of time on each of these characters; their family history is reflected upon and we as readers can see how each of their childhoods directly tie into who they become. each sister is so well-rounded with distinct flaws and struggles.

i know one of the biggest parts of their upbringing was the awful combination of an alcoholic father and an emotionally checked-out mother, but i wish there was a little more focus on the parents. little anecdotes were sprinkled here and there but i felt like i didn’t truly understand their characters until nearing the end. and even then it was just the mother i felt was a real, tangible person.

tl;dr: a book about sisters and grief with some gay shit sprinkled in? there is no universe where i don’t love this book

(thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc!)

The chapters are very long. The sex scenes are too graphic. The characters are stereotypical and not very likeable. The best part of the book is when the 3 sisters are all together interacting in NYC, especially their fights. I don't feel comfortable recommending this book. Not even to my own sister.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for an e-arc. This book made me wish both of my sisters read books. Because this book was genius, I never read Coco Mellors other book but after finishing this book I immediately ordered it. This story was so good. This book is a perfect example of multi-pov done right. It was so lovely getting to know each of the sisters individually.

Anything by Coco Mellors is a 5 star for me, but this one is definitely my favorite. I absolutely love her writing. Her characters always feel so real and flawed and interesting to read about. I loved this story, it was both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Another 5 star book!

Blue Sisters was the book I didn't know I needed in my life. This story tells about the aftermath when losing a loved one. The grief it causes families when trying to live their new normal and the people around them trying to help them. I could not put this book down and will be recommending it to all that will listen. I cant wait for more Coco Mellors books in the future.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House for this ARC. I absolutely loved Blue Sisters and it’s one of the best books I have read this year. The raw emotions evoked by this book were so gripping and palpable, I was hooked from the moment I started. Despite the heartbreaking circumstances, it was a delight to step into the worlds of each Blue sister. The pacing of the novel felt perfect, and I liked that it wasn’t predictable. I appreciated the depth we got of each sister’s inner battle, and how eventually they were able to come together in a way that felt genuine. I am sad to part with this book and excited for more of Coco Mellor’s work.

This book follows the Blue Sisters who are all at very different stages of their life but all have this one thing in common: they have been spiraling since the death of one of their sisters the previous year. Lucky, the youngest, is a model living in Paris who can't see to give up the party life with its drinking and drugs. Bonnie, the second eldest, runs away from the life she's built for herself, forsaking her status as a world-class boxer and moving across the U.S. where she finds herself as a bouncer at a nightclub. Avery, the oldest, is a successful lawyer living in her dream house in England with her wife, Chita, but finds herself living this almost double life as she tries to cope with her grief. A year later, when their mother says it's time to sell Nicky's apartment, the three sisters are forced back together where they must confront their grief, past choices, and mistakes, and decide who they want to be moving forward.

The novel explores the themes of grief, addiction, and identity, but in a way that feels cliché and lacks depth in certain cases. Mellors is a decent writer, but her disregard for "show don't tell" took me out of the story at times. I failed to connect with these characters in the way that I wanted to. The pacing was also off and the story felt like a repetitive cycle of self-destruction, and honestly did not feel raw and real though it had such potential. Overall, this book sits somewhere in the middle for me; I didn't love it but didn't hate it.

Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors was an emotional and hopeful family drama about sisters navigating life through grief and trauma. I love Coco Mellors’ writing style – I was hooked into the lives of the Blue sisters from the very first chapter. I thoroughly enjoyed Mellors’ debut novel, Cleopatra and Frankenstein, but I loved Blue Sisters even more. I highly recommend everyone picks up this story!

When I got approved for this on NetGalley, I immediately went to read the prologue just to get a taste of the writing. I fully intended on waiting to read and review it closer to its release date, but I couldn’t put it down. I loved this SO much.

This is one of those books where, when I was done, I missed the characters and wished I could spend more time with them. The sisters are so full of life and feel incredibly real. They’re flawed but interesting people with vastly different lives from one another. I loved that while this is a story about these three sisters grieving the recent loss of their fourth, and we see how that has shaped their relationships to one another, we also spend a lot of time with them individually and learn their deepest, darkest secrets. Things that they try as hard as they can to keep from one another.

Their grief felt so real and raw and I cried a number of times throughout this. It’s not all sad, though. The sisters’ find ways to heal, both together and alone, and I admired their strength. I think a major part of this story is learning how to let others in and understand that you don’t have to suffer through everything alone, that leaning on someone else doesn’t make you weak.

The writing is absolutely gorgeous. I don’t think I’ve annotated a book as much as I did this one. I swear I was highlighting sentences (sometimes entire sections) every few pages. Mellors’ descriptions of even the most mundane things left me in awe at times. I wish I could see the world the way she seems to and turn the ordinary into something beautiful. There were many moments where I would pause to fully absorb a particularly well written line or detail and then go back to reread it again.

I cannot wait to buy a hard copy of this, add my annotations, and add it to my shelves. I might even buy multiple editions for the different covers because I love both the UK and US covers. When I’m buying multiple copies of the same book (that I read for free!), that’s how you know I really, truly loved a book.

"Blue Sisters" is a beautifully written story about three estranged sisters who return to their family home in New York after their beloved sister’s death. As they grapple with their grief and personal addictions, they also face the challenge of their parents wanting to sell their childhood home.

Character driven stories are hands down one of my favorite types of stories to read so I was instantly drawn to this book. I just loved being able to see all three sisters point of view, and how they chose to deal with their grief. As the oldest of 4 this definitely hit close to home, I felt like I saw parts of myself in this book. This book depicted grief and sisterhood so well. I definitely recommend reading if you enjoy literary fiction and family relationships in books!

Shout out to NetGalley for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review!