Totally the captures the dynamics of a fraught set of sisterly relationships. At one point, there's a line about how we skip back into our roles with our siblings and that line resonated with me. Here there are four sisters and even though Nicky is not with them, she is still a huge part of how they see see themselves and each other. I got totally immersed in their struggles and really enjoyed the shifting points of view.

Blue Sisters tugged at my heartstrings. Four sisters - three we get to know well by their stories while the fourth, Nicky, is revered by her sisters after her death. Each of the sisters had such a compelling storyline. Avery, the oldest, is going through a crisis which is affecting her marriage, her job and her health. Bonnie is carrying a torch for her former boxing coach while trying to choose a course for her future. Lucky, the baby, is a beautiful model jet setting around the world while drinking and drugging herself into oblivion. Each of them take turns clashing with the others but their love for each other shines through.
I found myself so very frustrated with their mother, even at the end of the book, unsure of her continued impact on her own babies.
I so appreciated their very realistic interactions which rang so very true to me. Many many thanks to Coco Mellors who developed these women who became so very real to me while they made me ride on their emotional roller coaster, Ballantine Books, and NetGalley who provided me with an arc of this emotionally touching book about the special love sisters have, published on September 3rd.

I loved this book. It was so well written. I love family dramas and this is full of drama and tragedy. I didn’t read the authors first book but I will be soon. I loved the way she writes and tells a story.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy in exchange for a honest review.
4.5⭐️

Apologies for the lateness of this review but I'm utterly grateful to have had this opportunity to get this book in an e-ARC format because I absolutely adored Cleopatra and Frankenstein.

I think this book is a great, absolutely shattering portrait of grief and addiction and the ways in which bad coping mechanisms can blow up your life, but also the first third of this book was cliche city. I could tell exactly where everything was going and all of the characters' decisions hinges on all of them being unable to communicate with each other, gun to head and all. The ending and the middle portion of this book absolutely redeemed this from a 3 star read to a 4 star read. It's a stumble and not as powerful and strong as Cleo and Frank but definitely a book I'll hold onto going into the future.

Thank you so much Ballantine Books for this opportunity. Cannot wait to see what Coco writes in the future.

3.75 out of 5. This is an objectively very well written book. The characters are great and I am a sucker for a 4 sisters relationship (i have a lifelong obsession with Little Woman). However I think this books needs multiple trigger warnings. I don't think I needed a trigger warning and even for me it was little bit too much addiction. It is a lot to read through. Even though their working through it is a beautiful story, but all of them in this crazy spiraling train was hard to stomach at some points. Like I needed one anchor somewhere and not all of them throwing their life away. I did absolutely love how the ending played out, the 8 years into the future epilogue was very needed and very soothing.

Cocco Mellors is an excellent writer and really captures the complicated relationship between sisters. Four sisters, all different, one of whom has died. Just like Little Women, but nothing like Little Women. There's a lot of sadness in this novel, neglectful parents and addiction runs in the family. Much of the book is difficult, but it's overall realistic and optimistic.

This character driven story wormed its way into my head and I haven’t thought about anything else for days. It’s immediately being added to my 2024 favorites list!

BLUE SISTERS follows Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky Blue as they navigate grief and come to terms with the loss of their sister Nicky. At the start of this book it’s been a year without her and the remaining sisters are all handling their pain in different and equally destructive ways. Throughout the story we follow each sister’s journey to acceptance.

This book is messy. It’s full of flawed and broken characters just trying to get through life. It feels real and true and authentic and it had my heart in a vice grip the entire time. I cared deeply about each sister and loved how the novel wove from one woman’s perspective to the next.

From the first page I was gripped by the gorgeous writing, but I kept reading because of the incredibly intricate and deeply human storylines. There is so much complexity in this book that I think every reader will be able to find something specific to relate to. Personally, I felt so seen by Avery’s POV as a fellow older sister/caretaker. Just be prepared to be obsessed and have this book take over your entire life while you’re reading it!!

Thank you to NetGalley for the arc.

I was a little hesitant starting this book since I was not a fan of Cleopatra and Frankenstein. Aside from a few cliche lines and convenient timing moments, I would say this book is practically perfect.

The characters feel so REAL. I was heartbroken to say goodbye to them at the end - especially my favorite, Bonnie. In a weird way this book reminded me so much of A Haunting of Hill House (the tv show) because of how intimate and beautiful the sibling relationships are portrayed.

Mellors doesn’t shy away from the messy, nasty, and cruel aspects of human nature which makes this book that much more poignant and touching. This was a really special read.

In Blue Sisters, three sisters who have drifted apart—Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky—reunite in New York City after the death of their fourth sister. Each sister is coping in her own way: Avery, a recovering addict, seems to have her life on track but is secretly finding it hard to avoid self-destructive behaviors; Bonnie, a semi-retired boxer, is still struggling to find her next step; and Lucky, a successful model, is spiraling into a party-fueled lifestyle. Their once-close bond from childhood is tested as they face this devastating loss, forcing them to reconnect and support one another through grief and personal struggles.

Get your tissues ready. This is a story of addiction, loss, grief, and family drama....but it is also a beautiful, nuanced story of sisterhood.

Once I started reading, I immediately loved this book.

If you like character rich books with family dynamics, this book will work for you. It has alternative POV for each of the 3 Blue sisters and I felt for each of them as they grieved their forth sister.

It was often uncomfortable to watch them as they made bad decisions but it felt very human. I kept wondering how it was going to wrap up and the ending was perfect. I think this will be one that will stick with me for a while.

Thank you to NetGalley the publisher for the arc.

Essentially Little Women, but if Beth died at the beginning and with more drugs and absent parents. A raw and unflinching look at grief and the way each of the Blue sisters handles the loss of their sister, Nicky, whose death shattered them all. It's painful and heartbreaking and messy. It isn't an easy ready but it sure is a memorable one.

Many thanks to Random House Ballantine & Netgalley for the ARC.

Blue Sisters was not an easy read, but it was one that kept me coming back to it. Following these women in the wake of their sister’s death was fascinating and heartbreaking. Lots of trauma in this one, but it is an honest look at a family in turmoil and the aftermath of grief. The writing was strong and the relationships felt authentic. I do wish the relationship with their parents was developed a bit more as that is so foundational in family dynamics and felt a bit lacking here. 3.5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.

Didn't know what to expect. But was pleasantly surprised. Yes worth the read. Yes I would recommend.

This was a unique read for me in several ways. The book description states upfront that there is drug use and addiction; this is a subject I often avoid - the description of drug use usually causes a physical, stomach churning reaction in me. The description of “hard partying” can also be troubling. However, the entire premise of the book sounded fascinating, and I chose to power through. The reality is that those things are very necessary to the story, and while there’s an awareness of addiction issues throughout, it’s not so graphic as to be problematic (for me). Also, boxing, a sport I won’t watch, figures into the story of the sister who became my favorite.

A wonderful study of sister relationships, the push-me/pull-you of love, independence, and family history. A remote mother lends more to the dynamic of the three sisters who remain after their fourth sister dies of an overdose. Almost all current issues are touched upon - from LGBTQ to women’s health to addiction; and why wouldn’t they be? You have four dynamic characters, so well-done as to make the reader certain she knows them in real life.

Without giving away more of the story line, or repeating what’s already out there as a description, let me just say the thing that causes me to recommend this book the most is that I finished it a day and a half ago, yet several times I have found myself wondering what/where the sisters are doing now. I’ve wished to pick up the book and check in on them. Highly recommended for those who love family dynamics books.

‘As long as you are alive, it is never too late to be found.’

The Blue sisters are very different and have experienced their own personal battles, but they all share one major loss, their sister Nicky.

Avery is the eldest and incredibly smart. She’s a recovering addict, but got clean and ended up completing law school. She now lives in London with her wife.
Bonnie is an ex pro boxer. Quiet and strong willed. She now lives in LA and works as a bouncer.
Lucky is the tallest at 5’11. She became a model at age 15 and currently lives in Paris. Beauty is a source of income and shame for her.
And Nicky, the most girl. She always had dreams of becoming a mother, but after a diagnosis that left her infertile, she became addicted to her pain medication and died at age 27.

The sisters did not have an easy life growing up. They lived in a two bedroom apartment with their parents, and their father is an alcoholic.
After a year of grieving, the three sisters travel back to their home in NY when they receive an email from their mother letting them know they are moving and need to come get Nicky’s things.

This book is very deep and heartbreaking. We follow Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky throughout the book and experience their fears and pains along with them. The authors writing is so beautiful, I was hooked from the first paragraph.

Blue Sisters - This is my book club selection for the month. I really enjoyed it and I think if you have sisters you will absolutely relate and adore this emotionally charged exploration of sisterhood, family dynamics, and the complexities of grief. At the heart of the novel are three sisters, each living in different cities and following their own paths, as they grapple with the first anniversary of their youngest sister’s death. When their parents decide to sell the two-bedroom family home where they all grew up, the sisters are tasked to figure out what to do, and this reignites unresolved tensions and pushes them to unite against their parents’ decision to sell the house.
Their reunion in New York brings long-buried emotions to the surface: anger, sorrow, and long-held secrets threaten to unravel the fragile bond the sisters have maintained for years. As the narrative unfolds, readers witness the intensity of their struggles, with each sister hiding a deep sense of brokenness. The question becomes whether they can let go of their past, heal their wounds, and rediscover trust in one another.
Mellors masterfully portrays the delicate balance of love and resentment that often exists within families, particularly when faced with tragedy. The Blue Sisters is an intimate look at the power of sisterhood, exploring whether these women can learn to lean on one another and move forward, or if the weight of their unresolved issues will ultimately tear them apart.

I could read about the Blue sisters forever ♾️ 🥹. Coco has a way of writing such captivating, complex, delicate, and nuanced characters that is completely engrossing. The prose is literally so stunning, I was immediately drawn in from the prologue until the very last chapter! The ending couldn’t have been more perfect. I annotated so much in this book and that speaks volumes!

I felt like I knew each sister like my own, and we got to see from their POV’s their flaws and stories unfold throughout the novel. Perfectly human with all the flaws that come with it, this was such a beautiful character-driven book. The center of this book is grief of a sister lost, addiction, chronic illness, and complex family dynamics. There is also immense healing ❤️‍🩹, growth 💐, and of course sisterhood 🫂.

As someone who is extremely close with their sister, this book holds a special place in my heart 🩵.

Recommend for those who love Little Women and Hello Beautiful!

(Thanks to @penguinrandomhouse #gifted.) I found Coco Mellors’ debut 𝘊𝘭𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘪𝘯 to be excellent, and I liked her sophomore novel, 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘 𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦, every bit as much. It’s an emotional story about a family of four sisters all born in a span of seven years. They grew up with a fairly privileged NYC lifestyle, but their parents were also largely absent. This left the eldest, Avery, to shepherd her sisters Bonnie, Nicky and Lucky. Their bond was tight, but their need to flee was almost as strong. They all left the nest at nearly the same time, veering in wildly different directions.⁣
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Years later, what haunts these women are the twin specters of addiction and death. Their father had long been an alcoholic and in one way or another each of the sisters was touched by addiction. Most devastating to them all was the tragic death of one of their own. We meet the three remaining sisters in the wake of that death. They all blame themselves and and none can bear to share their sorrow.⁣
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This is a story of unconditional love, and the strain both grief and addiction can put on that love. Similar to 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 by Ann Napolitano, these sisters are everything to each other, even as their choices cause pain and heartache. Like the Blue sisters, my own family of four siblings lost one of our own far too young. We didn’t suffer addiction issues, but the unrelenting grief, the pulling away? Those were spot on in this book. 𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘚𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 is a beautiful story of sisterhood in all its messy forms and it’s one I know I’ll remember for a very long time. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

“Blue Sisters” by Coco Mellors tells the tale of three sisters in the aftermath of their fourth sister’s death. A world class boxer, a model and a lawyer, the trio all navigate the family grief quite differently.

Told in alternating POVs, we get to see each character’s flaws and crumbling lives they try to hide from each other. The book covers the need to blame ourselves for the unthinkable but how none of us are that important. It also looks at how you can take a lot of wrong turns and end up in the right place.

Some stand out quotes:

”As long as you’re alive it’s not too late to be found.”

”Find out what makes you happy, then go fucking do it.”

“Guilt was for something you’d done—you could feel guilty for a certain behavior or action but still fundamentally know you were a good person—but shame was deeper, shame was for who you were.”

"Ain’t nothin’ to it but to do it.”

I came in with high expectations for this book after all the buzz it’s been getting and felt it fell a bit flat. I would have liked more interactions with the sisters. I also felt the book was missing some depth and had trouble connecting with the unlikeable characters.

Thanks @randomhousepublishinggroup and @ballantine for the @netgalley ARC in exchange for my honest opinion! Had to get a physical copy too when I saw it was the September BOTM. Excited to read Coco’s debut novel!

i have never held such high hopes for a book, and it fully delivered. as soon as i read the description, i knew i needed to read it immediately and i knew it would hit hard, being the oldest of four sisters. coco truly hit every mark, this book is incredible. i cannot wait to annoy everyone around me and talk about this book for the next year+