Rating: 4.5 stars!

Blue Sisters was raw and extremely detailed in telling the reader how the sisters came to be who they are. It follows three sisters dealing with their own secrets and insecurities all the while coming to terms with the death of their fourth sister Nicky.

It is told through the three sisters’ POVs and I was intrigued to find how through their stories, they brought Nicky to life. There are most definitely heavier topics discussed in this book such as depression, addiction, grief, and estranged loved ones. But I truly enjoyed reading about the Blue Sisters’ journeys of discovery and sisterhood.

The sisters were so wonderfully detailed in their individual characters. I would recommend this to friends

I’m really torn on Blue Sisters. It started really nicely for me and had some truly beautiful parts, but other chunks were agonizingly slow and hard to get through. So, the pacing (for me) wasn’t it.

I loved the story of the Blue sisters and how they’re all facing the aftermath of their sister, Nicky, dying. Their relationships with one another, their partners, and their parents were all fascinating and well-written. As an eldest sister, I could see myself—almost uncomfortably so—in Avery. All of their actions and reactions to events felt human and real. Excellent characterization in this book!

Overall, I give Blue Sisters a 3.5 (rounded to 4) out of 5. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this title. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

4.5 stars!

I loved Cleopatra and Frankenstein, so I couldn’t be more thankful to the publisher for the opportunity to read an early copy of the authors newest.

Blue Sisters is a literacy fiction novel following three sisters—each one navigating grief and life to the best of their abilities. Told from the sisters POVs, I felt like I got to know these sisters like my own family. I knew their hopes and dreams, pain and fears. I hurt for them as they hurt. Chapters are long (30+ minutes) but this allowed enough time for readers to truly understand the sisters on a deeper level.

As an emo reader, I appreciated the exploration of heavier themes such as loss, addiction; and complicated families. A slow moving but tender story I wasn’t ready to leave. It didn’t quite have the emotional impact as Cleo and Frank but pretty dang close!

I love Coco Mellors and this book is no exception! Blue Sisters presents a gripping tale of sisterhood, grief, and redemption. The dynamic trio of Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky captivates readers with their distinct personalities and struggles, each navigating their demons while grappling with the loss of their fourth sister, Nicky. As they confront their past and the secrets they've buried, the narrative unfolds with emotional depth and authenticity. Hands down 4 stars - must read!

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Thank you random house and Ballantine books for the advanced digital copy of this book. I really enjoyed the exploration of complex family dynamics as 3 sisters come to terms with a recent death in their unique ways. The character development, and the bonds of the sisterhood were touching and heartfelt. A beautiful story of love and loss and the family bonds that keep us connected told from the perspective of each sister.

I sometimes find life so eerie.

I’ve been looking forward to @cocomellors’ newest title since last year, narrowly dodging book reviews and refusing to read the blurb because I wanted to start it with a blank head. As I write this, a certain strain of agony pits me, the kind of pain Coco writes about as she describes Nicky’s struggle with endometriosis. I have a doctor’s appointment tomorrow—an injection I receive every three months to manage the same kind of devastation Nicky could not escape unscathed. To say this book felt fated would be a wild understatement. It came to me at exactly the right time and place.

Once again, Coco dazzles—with the same kind of understanding and profundity of the human psyche and emotion. She weaves a tale of sisterhood and love; the kind you don’t choose, but has carved its permanence onto your skin. She talks about addiction and substance abuse with immense empathy, bringing light to an extremely important issue whilst maintaining that air of humanity.

She gives us a tale of four sisters—but she also gives us a love story; the kind that runs deep in your blood and pushes you up when life pulls you down; until you’re left, gasping for breath—the surface a tension you penetrate with immense relief. There’s grief and love and compassion and imperfection—the complexity of life as a woman, a sister, a friend, a lover, a human being.

It goes without saying that this is a 5, infinity book for me. The best I’ve read this year.

A thoughtful exploration of grief. Beautifully written; simultaneously intense and tender. Told through sisters figuring out how to navigate life individually and together after the sudden death of one sister, this story addresses complex relationships, love, childhood trauma, addiction and pain in such an emotional and realistic way.

Coco Mellors' writing style and prose reflect and truly capture the core and tragic beauty of emotions, thought and character experiences in a way that borders poetic. Like her previous book Cleopatra and Frankenstein, the New York City setting was written with such clear reverence and care that aided in understanding the characters’ roots and depth. Each sister is so flawed and human. It’s easy for readers to love and hate them at once.

Struggles and trauma are successfully displayed without glamorization or focusing on shock value. What these characters went through was complex and if not easy to relate to, was at the very least easy to empathize with. The way female pain (specifically endometriosis) was recognized and described in this book is a point to appreciate when such a topic is often misunderstood and underrepresented in media. Mellors found a way to translate the physical and mental pain and the heartbreaking desperation for relief that comes with it.

The sisters’ stories concluded in ways that made sense and felt real; highlighting the ongoing battles of life that can bring both pain and joy. I would definitely recommend Blue Sisters for the moving and meaningful journey it brings the reader on. I loved this story and I cannot wait to read more of Coco Mellors’ work in the future.

Side note: The cover of this book is beyond gorgeous. A true work of art.

Thank you so much to Random House Publishing Group, Ballantine Books, NetGalley and of course Coco Mellors for this ARC! Blue Sisters releases Sep, 3, 2024!

I'm uncertain if Coco Mellers has a great personal experience with daddy and/or mommy issues or if she just exploits the most common traumas she finds on the internet but, depending on whichever is good for you, the story will carry a different meaning.

In simplest words, if you think she’s changed her writing style from her last book, you couldn't be wronger. It's also possible to see this as a way of narrating the lives of normal people with normal life difficulties but, again, it's up to you to choose how to interpret the story.
What I can guarantee you is that at some deeper, still-processing-the-idea level, she decided that hope would have been the main reason behind all of this, in total opposition to her last book.

I know this doesn't really mean anything, coming from an only child, but, aside from their personal issues and their tries in processing their sister’s death, this story perfectly describes what having a sister - or more than one - is like.
I mean, if one of the people I love the most on this earth would tell me something so mean and unfair like often happens between sisters, be certain she’ll never see me again.
But the bond between sisters is mostly impossible to properly describe, even if CH goes very close to portray that relationship.

Thanks to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and NetGalley, who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion.

Thank you @netgalley for the Advanced Reader Copy of Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors. This is the story of four sisters. They grew up in New York City with pretty neglectful parents, and took care of each other as best they could. Now that they are adults, they are living very different lives. And one of the sisters has just died. So they are all learning how to cope without her, and how to relate to each other. They face a lot of hardship, but are lucky to have each other. I really enjoyed this book, went in with no expectations. #bluesisters #cocomellors #netgalley #advancedreadercopy #bookstagram #booklover #reader #bookblog #lovetoread #fictionreader #bookreview #bookrecommendation #readersofinstagram #bookloversofinstagram #takeapagefrommybook #readallthebooks #booksbooksbooks #booksofinstagram #bookwormproblems #bookaholic #booknerd #whattoread #readingtime #bookaddict #ilovetoread #ilovebooks #needtoread #readallday

As someone who enjoys plot-driven books, I have to applaud Coco Mellors for writing such a beautiful novel in which only a few major events happen. Much of the book is reflective, peeling back the curtain to the family’s history, little by little. The characters come alive, and I found myself wanting to keep learning about each sister rather than waiting to see what happened next. Nicky’s back story of endometriosis was also so devastating, and really sheds light on an invisible disease.

The three sisters are distinct and the relationship between each are fascinating, but I found the side characters not as interesting (except for Chiti, whose dynamics with Avery was more complex than it let on at the beginning). The book alternates between the three sisters, and I found the pacing and balance to be natural.

The book does a great job in mixing intensity with humor, especially when it touches on tough topics like addiction. Mellor is a master of tension and release through her writing, always keeping you on your toes because you don’t know if you’ll chuckle or tear up at the next sentence.

The three sisters are not necessarily interesting or likable, but I think the immersive writing style helps you get into the character’s headspace. These three women are realistic characters (cliched at times) who are intense but also cringe-worthy and sometimes downright destructive. I do feel like I understand them and how their place in the family shaped them. I understand their relationship dynamics, and I understand and feel their grief. The premise of the novel is simple, but Mellors executed it very well.

I do feel like the ending of the book felt rushed, but it did a good job wrapping things up without boring “perfect endings.” The way the book explored motherhood at the end, between Avery and their mother, was very interesting especially contrasted with Nicky’s desire to have children. There was a grammar mistake: a “you’re” that should be a “your” in chapter 9 during Avery and Chiti’s fight, which I’m sure will be fixed for the final publication.

Thank you very much to Net Galley and Random House Publishing Group for the advanced copy to review!

A big "thank you" to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine for the ARC of Blue Sisters in exchange for my honest review!

Blue Sisters tells the story of well...the Blue Sisters - Avery, Bonnie, Nicky, and Lucky - who all are vastly different characters who lead very different lives from each other. After one of them suddenly passes away the remaining three are left to deal with their respective grief and that unique bond that is simply just: sisters.

I really enjoyed how honest Mellors writing is (at times even uncomfortably so). Humans are messy and relationships can be hard and this author didn't shy away from that, which made the novel feel incredibly real. I also enjoyed how in depth Mellors explored the characters personalities based on their birth order and relationships (or lack thereof) with their dysfunctional parents. I especially loved Bonnie's character.

As someone who is no stranger to grief this novel really hit home. It was raw and real, which felt oddly comforting at times. Mellors did a fantastic job and I will definitely be keeping my eye out for her future work.

Thank you so much for this ARC! I loved this book. I have not enjoyed a book this much in a long time. All the characters are intriguing and, although flawed, likable. It was an easy read but had deep storylines. Trigger warning for drug use, sexual assault and death. Anyone that enjoys a family drama should pick this one up!

This book really did something for me: I have two sisters and reading the different POVs really made me think of my own two sisters. Normally I despise multiple POVs but this really worked. It was a messy book but I really, really connected with it and the characters. I cried too. Just read it

tldr; brb calling my sisters

thank you netgalley for sending me an ARC! i am not being paid for this review 🫡

i just really liked this omg... usually in books told from multiple POVs there's always one or two that i don't like but but all 3 of the Blue sisters' had me #reading. a short but powerful story of sisters left in the wake of their sister's death as they grieve and struggle through addiction, love, and purpose. i felt the end was a bit rushed but i'm still going 5 stars!!!!! 🌟

I loved this book! It is the story of 3 sisters and ultimately how they are dealing with death of their 4th sister now that they have to clean out the childhood apartment where they all grew up. I love seeing how the relationships played out while also getting a look into each sister's lives individually. Def gave me 'Hello, Beautiful' vibes. Grab this one when it comes out in September.

This reminded me of "Pineapple Street," a book I absolutely adored last year. This family is both less affluent and less happy than the Pineapple Street crew, but they nonetheless hang together and help each other out even while reeling from the death of their sister from an accidental overdose. The perspectives shift between the eldest sister, a married lawyer who blows up her life; the middle sister, a former boxing champ who fled after a bad match; and the youngest sister, a model with substance abuse issues. It did drag in a few parts but overall was really enjoyable.

I always wanted a sister and reading this book made me want to experience that relationship even more. Avery, Lucky, and Bonnie experience the death of their sister, Nicky, in different ways. But her death brings them even closer. This book also deals with addiction, an experience I, of course, would not want. The author has such a way with words. Beautifully written. Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to Reagan ARC of this book.

I started this book a little before my reading slump set in but it was truly a book that got me out of it. Blue Sisters follows the lives of three sisters; Lucky, Bonnie, and Avery. As a big fan of Little Women and generally always wanting a sister, I love complex stories of siblings.

I read Coco Mellors’ book Cleopatra and Frankenstein early this year and although I really enjoy her writing, I wasn’t a big fan of the characters so it was hard for me to truly get invested in the book. However with Blue Sisters, I really loved the time we got to spend with each sister and let us, as the reader, get to know Avery, Lucky, and Bonnie for all their flaws and upsides. The sisters’ relationship is really a great read but I also really enjoyed the relationship each sister has to other characters in the book so it really rounded out the story. It’s a book that deals with grief, healing from trauma, and taking accountability. Also, as with Cleopatra and Frankenstein, you could see the author’s love for New York City and I really enjoyed the way NYC was a backdrop in this book.

I rate Blue Sister 4/5 stars and will definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys literally fiction or stories about siblings.

Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors is a beautifully written book about the complexities and challenges of 3 sisters following the death of their fourth sister.

I loved each of the characters and enjoyed reading about how each of them dealt with grief and individual life purposes. Blue Sisters was seamlessly able to touch on so many subjects at once (ie - familial conflict, romance, career shifts, addiction, motherhood, and more). It was perfectly packed with diverse perspectives and experiences.

I didn’t want it to end!

I rated Frankenstein and cleopatra 5 stars earlier this year, but had a couple issues with the switching character narratives. However I feel as though Coco truly mastered this style in Blue Sisters. It all blended so nicely and organically, and I fully fell in love with each of the sisters. Coco Mellors really went all out with this one, and I can’t wait for her next publication!!

Blue sisters will definitely be added to my favorites shelf!