This tells the story of three sisters following the death of their middle sister the year prior. All three sisters have been dealing the grief in their own ways that can only be described as unhealthy. As we are taken through the different ways the women deal with their grief, we are also privy to their lives before. Blue sisters handle addiction and parental drama in such a beautifully tragic manner. You feel connected to these sisters and the dysfunctional bond they have created for themselves since childhood. Such an incredible look at sisterhood, overcoming addictions, and dealing with grief.

The story of four sisters, this book zeros in on what it means to be family. It details the unconditional love and indestructible bond between siblings, as well as the complexities of traditional birth order roles and emotionally absent parents.
It’s also the story of addiction— to substances, both purposefully and accidentally, and to pain; to teetering on the edge and the falling over into its depths.
In reading this novel, you yourself become one of the sisters, equally annoyed by and endeared to the Blues.

This is a quiet little book about four sisters and the impacts of their grief after their sister dies from an overdose. It explores grief on all levels—relational, familial, and relational—and how it fundamentally changes you and those around you.

The sisters make questionable throughout the book which many readers will not like or resonate with, but we get an honest view into their flawed sisterhood. Since this is written in multiple POVs, I connected with some characters more than others, but there's no doubt Coco Mellors can write. A wonderfully written sophomore novel that makes me more excited to pick up her debut which is currently sitting on my shelf.

Thank you NetGalley for an early advanced copy!

This was such an incredible book wowowowoww. Can not stop crying. The author is so good at taking you into the characters' world and showing their feelings and thoughts and story like WOWWWW. I seriously feel connected to all of these characters in some way, little aspects about them were huge aspects about me. The writing is also brilliant and the prose is so perfect to me. I'll be thinking about this book for a long time

I loved the writing in this Mellors’ debut, but the storyline wasn’t for me. I was excited to read her sophomore novel once I saw it was a completely different type of story. I was beyond impressed. Sibling relationships are complex, especially when trauma is introduced, and I believe the author truly encapsulates this in Blue Sisters. The “baby harmonica” scene is just one of the many examples of that. I ended the story genuinely caring about all 4 of the Blue sisters, through their ups and downs. The character development was incredible. Although the chapters were long, the pacing was great.

A beautiful story of sisterhood, womanhood and humanhood. Often times heavy, heartbreaking and frustrating but so beautiful at every turn. The content is tough at times but the resilience and strength of the characters is a bright spot through it all. There is truly nothing like the bond of sisters and seeing it play out in such unique circumstances was a special experience.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are mine alone.

First, a huge thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group, and Ballantine Books for the ARC of "Blue Sisters" by Coco Mellors in exchange for an honest review. This was one of my most anticipated books of the year after I unexpectedly fell in love with Coco's debut "Cleopatra and Frankenstein" and immediately knew that I'd add her books to the list of authors I'll always check out. "Blue Sisters" focuses on three sisters; Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky who are all navigating life after the loss of their sister Nicole. Each of the sisters is trying (and failing) in different ways to move on. Avery lives in London and experienced extreme lows with drug addiction before overcoming and becoming a lawyer. Avery lives with her wife and she's the oldest of the sisters who seems to have it together. Bonnie is a bodybuilder and the second oldest of the sisters who embraces her childhood trauma and guilt by welcoming physical pain to her body. Finally, Lucky lives in Paris and is a model. Lucky has many self-destructive tendencies and as the baby of the family, she was raised by Nicole. Besides Nicole, their mother is a force in their lives even though she doesn't appear in the book.

This book feels strangely intimate and tender. While it's not as juicy as her first book, it is a portrait of sisterhood and family scars. I am close with my sister and I wholeheartedly agree with the opening of the book that mentions that sisters are part of each other before we even realize it. She's more than a friend to me and I spend a lot of my time thinking about her. I love reading about intimate relationships between women and a group of sisters hit close to home. To some, this might seem like another book about a complex family but it's startlingly mature and written with a lot of heart.

I was hesitant to try this after Mellors’ debut novel, which I liked the writing of but found the many many POVs off putting and confusing. This worked so much better for me! I loved returning to the same characters over and these characters are so well fleshed out. I loved this one!

"Blue Sisters" is well written, and follows three sisters as they navigate the loss of a fourth sister. I've liked Coco Mellors' work since "Cleoptra and Frankenstein" and enjoyed this as well. Readers looking for a compelling book about sisters, grief, and resiliency will enjoy this. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
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Coco Mellors did it again! To say that I am now obsessed with her writing style and the colorful picture that she paints....is to say the least. She is by far becoming one of my favorite authors. I would definitely recommend this story to anyone who would like a fresh story/pallet cleanser read. :)

"I believe that everything happens. Things happen and we learn to live with them. If we can find meaning in them, fine, but even if we can't, we still have to live with them."

Blue Sisters follows Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky around the one-year mark of losing their fourth sister, Nicky. As someone who has experienced sibling loss, Blue Sisters was an incredible exploration of grief and how human beings are resilient in the face of it. I absolutely adored this book - I laughed, cried, and it made me think about my own loss in ways I didn't expect to.

I think focusing on one family unit allowed Coco Mellors' writing style to shine. The reader fully got to know and appreciate each character, something I thought was lacking in Cleopatra and Frankenstein. Coco Mellors has a unique ability to make ordinary things in human life incredibly special and touching. I look forward to reading everything she puts out in the future. Blue Sisters IS the book of 2024 - and I will be recommending it to everyone I know!

Where do I even begin with the Blue Sisters?

It's rare to find a multi-pov story with characters that feel as alive (in body and memory) as Avery, Bonnie, Nicky, and Lucky. Their fears, hopes, and complex emotions absolutely seep from the page--I had goosebumps throughout most of this book. I loved how Mellors was able to give each sister their own distinct voice. Their relationships and respective journeys towards a sense of self were messy in such a captivating way. It was difficult to put this one down because all I wanted was to help the surviving sisters carry the weight of their loss. If you find yourself gravitating towards themes of grief, addiction and complicated familial dynamics, then please do yourself a favor and pick up this gem. 🩵🦋

Thank you to NetGalley and 4th Estate Books for the e-arc! On shelves in the UK now and in the US on 9/3.

What a beautiful book! Each sister's story was unique and yet they all threaded together perfectly in a way that anyone who has siblings can relate to. I found myself rooting for them all, and while I would have loved to know more about Nicky and her life, it was the focus on the fallout from her death that really drove the story.

WOW WOW WOW
The Blue Sisters story will slip into your hear and never leave. I can honestly tell you that I never wanted the story to end.

Like a warm bath, like a strong hug, like the tallest ice cream sundae, this story is the best treat that you can imagine. Coco Mellors introduces
us to the three Blue sisters. Three different yet vibrant and troubled family members grieving the death of their fourth sister, Nicky.

Coco creates a whole world around these three and you travel across the US and London to peer into their lives, their demons and their hopes. It's clear that addiction is an issue in the family and it manifests itself in many different ways. What is especially interesting to me is that the main cause of the family problems is never present in the story, but only referred to and remembered.

I just love that - no true power to that person! And a small redemption arc for the enabler in the family. Mellors will have you rooting for all three sisters and create a believable ending and epilogue. I have found myself again and again reminiscing about the sisters' interactions and dialogues. A True PERFECT BOOK #randomhouse #bluesisters #cocomellors #bestbook #bookoftheyear

flawless, a 5 star read for me.
i am not one who cries while reading books.. but this one got me.

this book follows the lives of the blue sisters — three women who are grieving with the loss of their beloved sister. it follows their falling apart, and their journey towards becoming whole again. the before, and the after — and finding the peace in that. each chapter centers around a different sister; avery, the rigid yet impulsive eldest; bonnie, the women’s boxing champ and tender hearted; and lucky, the reckless model and stubborn youngest. they are each flawed & i love each of them dearly.

coco mellors crafted such a beautiful novel, raw and real from start to finish. i laughed and cried. characters made me feel frustrated, but i was so proud to see them shine. as a sister myself, it hit a very close spot to home. the love between sisters is something unreal and incomparable, and coco mellors was truly able to capture that with Blue Sisters.

through the pain, this book felt like a comforting hug in the rain.

thank you to coco mellors, netgalley, and penguin random house for this beautiful work of art.

Maybe it's because I'm in my thirties, but BLUE SISTERS by Coco Mellors hits close to home. She writes vivid and poetic prose that showcases an authentic portrayal of sisterhood, addiction, grief and growth. Unless you’re a robot, you'll probably relate to one of, if not all of the sisters and their messy lives and choices. They're all lost after the death of their sister, but by the end you have hope that they might actually get their shit together. This book made me feel seen and it also made me jealous that I didn't grow up with sisters. This is one of the better lit fics that I’ve read recently and I'm so grateful to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. My first and only five star read of the month thus far. Seriously, so many memorable quotes. Reading books like this makes me feel less lonely in my own struggles.

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This was an intimate exploration of sisterhood and grief. 3.5, rounding up to 4. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, not because of the character or the plot but largely due to Mellors prose. The way she writes is so poetic and real. I always find myself highlighting so many quotes in her books. I didn’t find myself connecting with the characters strongly but I feel this was intended. They were all so flawed. There was no protagonist, all the characters were at one point, selfish, spiteful, and imperfect. This is something I always love about Mellors books because they feel so real and relatable. This constant imperfection is what make her works such effective character studies.

Blue Sisters
by Coco Mellors
Pub Date: Sep 3, 2024
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Three estranged siblings return to their family home in New York after their beloved sister’s death in this unforgettable story of grief, hope, and the complexities of family, from the acclaimed author of Cleopatra and Frankenstein.
Made clear by the title, the core of this novel is just about the unique bond that sisters share. As I was reading this book, I was reminded of a tweet along the lines of ‘you won’t let your sister borrow your clothes, but you’d give them a kidney in a heartbeat’ - which I think just sums up sisterhood perfectly.

Though heavy in subject matter, Blue Sisters makes for a a somewhat ‘fun’ read as it switches between the cities of Paris, London, New York, and L.A., plunging you into a new location as each sister desperately tries to find a sense of home again after their sister’s death.

Mellors doesn’t shy away from discussing the difficult aspects of life, exploring grief and how it manifests differently in each person, especially through the different coping mechanisms of each sister. The novel also largely focuses on addiction, and the determination to break the cycle of addiction within a family.

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.

I've never read Coco Mellors before, but I've heard the buzz and the cover of this book is absolutely beautiful and drew me in.

This book was so soulful, and made me want to pick up the phone and call my sister throughout. The author really captured the uniqueness of sister relationships, particularly the prickly, begrudging, and sometimes resentful tenderness we feel towards siblings. The portrayal of grief also felt so raw and real.

4.5 rounded down to 4 because I personally felt the ending wrapped up a little too perfectly for me.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review!