A great angsty read! At times, it gave me sentimental vibes of the March sisters, but this story is very different from theirs. It’s a dysfunctional family with 3 sisters coping with the death of their 4 sister. It was heart-wrenching at times, but I’m grateful to have read it. Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy.

I LOVE COCO!!! This is one of my all time favorite sad girl books. This book makes me feel like hugging my sibling a little tighter.

"Look at an umbilical cord – tough, sinuous, unlovely, yet essential – and compare it to a friendship bracelet of brightly woven thread. That is the difference between a sister and a friend."

That quote is from the opening paragraph of Blue Sisters, and the stunning truth of it took my breath away. As soon as I read those words, I knew this was going to be a special book, and I was right.

There were once four Blue sisters, but now there are three. A year after Nicky’s shocking death, the three remaining sisters – Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky – reunite in the New York City apartment where they grew up to go through Nicky’s things and prepare the apartment for sale. Each of them is dealing with fraught personal circumstances – addiction, complicated relationships, feelings of shame and self-doubt, unhealed childhood trauma – on top of the overwhelming grief they each feel over the death of their sister. Sisterhood is messy and so is grief, and the novel follows the Blue sisters as they reconnect and explores all the ways they hurt and heal each other.

Blue Sisters is a very different book than Coco Mellors’ first novel, Cleopatra and Frankenstein. While her debut focused on modern romantic love, Blue Sisters is another kind of love story – one about the ferocious love and unbreakable bonds among sisters. I was captivated by it from the very first page. Mellors’ writes with so much emotion and texture; she pays so much attention to detail in every single facet of her story, immersing the reader completely in the world she’s crafted with her words. At the center of the story are her strong female characters, and their complicated relationships that feel so authentic. Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky are three of the most complex female characters I’ve ever read, and Mellors uses their stories to explore all the ways trauma can manifest and can hopefully, ultimately, be overcome. I’m guessing most women will see something of themselves in Avery, Bonnie, or Lucky – or Nicky, who is so present in her absence.

Blue Sisters is an achingly beautiful, hopeful, soul-stirring book. It reads like a masterclass in how to write a literary character study, but is a deeply affecting and emotionally resonant story at the same time. Coco Mellors is such a special storyteller, and I’ll be first in line for whatever she writes next. Thank you to Ballantine Books for the complimentary reading opportunity.

Firstly, a big thanks to the author, Coco Mellors, the publisher, Ballantine Books, and NetGalley for the privilege of being able to read an A R C (advanced reader copy) of "Blue Sisters." I thought this book was full of character stories focused on personal growth and healing, grief, and the necessary warmth of family. There's no way to capture the essence of what sisters provide each other in a world like ours. Each of the sisters, Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky, has to face their own paths in life, and we get their perspectives in their own POV. The loss of Nicky is supremely felt by all in their own way, making it a really realistic family dynamic. Even as a reader, you feel Nicky looming large over the family. This is a heavy and emotional read, but made me think a lot about life, loss, and sisterhood. You can really tell Coco Mellors feels things in a big way, and writing is a beautiful way for her to express these feelings.

The cover is really pretty and light compared to the content of the novel. It feels a bit more light and airy than the actual story is, but I still aesthetically like it a lot!

My first Coco book. After looking at Cleo and Frank for years, I was delighted to pick this up. And I am CONVINCED I need to move Cleo and Frank up on the TBR! This was such a great story. It totally encapsulated what siblings are, and how family dynamics shape you. I’ve got to say, the mom ended up being my favorite character and I wish I had a little more from her. 3.5 stars. Definitely would recommend to the right population.

"Blue Sisters” by Coco Mellors follows the lives of three sisters—Nina, Claire, and Jess—who reunite in New York a year after the death of their sibling, Nicky. The story delves into their struggles with grief, addiction, and the complexities of their relationships. The sisters are trying to prevent the sale of their childhood apartment, which brings up a flood of memories and unresolved issues.

This book truly explored themes of grief, family dynamics, and personal redemption. Each sister grapples with her own secrets and pain, making their journey both heart-wrenching and relatable. The bond they share, despite their differences, is a central theme that adds depth to the story.

Coco Mellors’ writing was memorable for me with its emotional honesty and vivid character portrayals. She has a knack for creating quotable lines and profound scenes. For me, the emotional weight and authenticity of the characters’ experiences shine through.

The characters are well-developed, each with their own distinct voice and personality. Nina, Claire, and Jess are portrayed with a rawness that makes their struggles and triumphs feel real.

This is a compelling read for those interested in family dramas and character-driven stories. It offers a poignant look at how grief and love can shape our lives, and the lengths we go to preserve our memories and connections.

I loved the story being told from all the sisters' perspectives. I enjoyed reading about the family dynamics. Its been a long time since I read just a general fiction story that was as compelling as this.

Wow!!! This novel is better than most! Fans of family drama have to read this one. For context on just how good I thought this was: I loved Hello Beautiful and this is even better!
The writing is so freakin good! I can't wait to talk about specific scenes with my friends because they were just so vivid and so heartbreaking. As the mother of 4 kids (3 sisters) I felt this book completely, and I cried so much, just proof of how powerful Coco Mellors writing is. Unbelievable 10 out of 10- Highly recommend!!

Three sisters come together to their childhood apartment on UWS in NYC after the loss of their fourth sister. The writing is messy, emotional, and raw. Each sister has a different perspective on their childhood, parents, and most importantly their lost sister Nicki. Ultimately they learn ways to find joy and hope after a loss that has been deeply traumatic.

I heard Coco Mellors say, the only person I would die for but also kill, is my sister. This books captures that emotion of sibling love so well!

Thank you NetGalley, Random House, and Ballentine Books for the ARC for an honest review.

This was a beautifully devastating story of true sisterhood and navigating grief when one does not even know how to process it. This novel touches on so many heavy topics in a way that makes it feel like a light read. I devoured this novel in less than a day. I was up on a work night trying to finish it up and was crying at work reading the conclusion. Brutally honest description of the relationship between sisters and the shared trauma that impacted them differently.

I resonated so much with each of the sisters but truly felt stripped bare in my connection with Avery. As an eldest sister I have always felt the implied/assigned role of taking care of my youngest sisters. The burden that could be real or not sometimes cripples us in our life and is a constant push to do more since we never do enough. Each sister's guilt was palpable throughout the story and their yearning to have done differently and changed the outcomes of their sister's ultimate demise. Accepting that they each have their faults and learning to accept them and do better was incredible to read. I was especially glad to see how messy it all got and not everything immediately had a clean end. BUT THE EPILOGUE made the ending so perfect.

This has easily joined the top of my ranks for my favorite books. I am excited to constantly visit these characters and their lives.

Thank you to Ballantine Books, NetGalley, and Coco Mellors for allowing me the extreme honor of an ARC of this book and allowing me to process it before I was able to buy the book for my own and relive it.

OUT NOW! Blue Sisters in an intricately woven story of 3 sisters mourning the loss of their sister, and how grief and addiction have affected their family. The dynamics between the sisters are, of course, dictated by age and personality. However, this is thrown off kilter by the loss of Nicky and they have to navigate how to exist as a trio now. The characters are developed well and by the end you truly feel that you know them. These are messy characters!!! Which is not a bad thing, people ARE messy. A complicated family hardly ever makes a bunch of normies. Anyway, I don't have sisters and after reading this I really do not know if that is a blessing or a curse. The bond that they share and the loyalty to each other makes me wish I did. My only complaint with this book is that it might have the most similes of all time... it was simile-maxxing.

FOR FANS OF:
-MESS
-family dynamics
-realistic characters
-alternating POV
-character driven plots

Please make sure to check the TW!

Thank you to Ballantine & Netgalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.


I will post this review on goodreads now, and will post a review on my bookstagram feed (@yeahimreading) before the end of the month.

A love letter to sisterhood.

There are no words to express how much I loved this book. I was entranced from the very first page. Coco Mellors is now an auto-buy author for me. She just has such a way with words and this uncanny ability to express emotions I was unaware that I needed someone else to put into words.

If you have sisters or if you are a sister, read this book. You will feel a kinship within it's pages.

Unfortunately not for me. Naturally we will get a copy as this will be very popular (BOTM pick, Jenna book club pick, etc.) but I wasn't a fan.

all the bad parts of Cleopatra and Frankenstein with none of the good. The fascination with depressed beautiful women who are "gritty" and "raw" is old imo. Also the characterization of the sisters, thoughts on grief, and 'family is everything' plotlines were too heavy-handed yet somehow superficial. The whole book was a cliché

I love me a good family drama. This one had a little bit of everything. I loved their dynamic and was completely captured by the girls story. Highly recommend this one!

Funny, moving, heartbreaking, and messy. Truly a fantastic book with sisterhood at its core. I loved every page of this.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the arc!

This is a powerfully written novel about sisters, in a dysfunctional relationship, surviving a challenging upbringing. Avery is the oldest, a successful lawyer with past addiction issues, who feels responsible for her younger sisters. Bonnie is a professional boxer who was trying to find her way back to the sport after the death of their sister Nicky. Nicky was a teacher, who suffered terribly with pain from endometriosis, and her death impacts the other three in different ways. Lucky is the youngest sister, a model on her teens, with addiction issues. There were parts of the book difficult to read due to the extreme dysfunction, but the author did a great job making the reader care about the sisters and providing some hope. Recommended with warning about the addiction issues. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Hopefully this is my first Coco Mellors book of many. I loved everything about this novel. Mellors tells a complex story about four sisters, one of whom died a year before the novel begins. She's not a POV character but I felt her presence so deeply in the grief and heartache of the remaining Blue sisters, so it felt like I had a good picture of who she was by the end. This is a story about grief, addiction issues, what we pass on, and what we inherit. A thoroughly moving book with poignant writing. Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the arc, this is hands down one of the best books I've read this year.

i am a siblings girl.
the great love of my life is one i've had almost the whole time. my sisters and my brother are now and forever, since the day they were born, the favorites, the most important people to me.
so when i heard that the creator of one of my favorite characters was writing about the relationship that has defined my time on earth, i was both nervous and excited.
fortunately this is a really good book.
no depiction of sisterhood may ever feel as wonderful as mine does to me, but this book was swirling with emotion. its depictions of feeling and of place were striking: i'm not sure how the author has the twofold ability to make you feel like you are in a lovingly restored house in hampstead, spinning with anger, or in a crumbling cabin upstate confused and needing your mother, or in an atelier in paris about to throw up, but it made for a consuming and grounding read.
oddly for an author whose characters have stuck with me, that was a bit where it lost me this time around. while the sisters' dynamics, feelings, and even homes felt so very real, i didn't feel the same for their selves.
but you can't win them all, and with this book, you win most.

Coco Mellors’ Blue Sisters is a beautifully crafted exploration of family dynamics that resonated deeply with me, especially as someone with five sisters of my own. From the first page, Mellors captures the complex, often messy reality of sibling relationships—the love, the tension, the misunderstandings, and the unbreakable bonds. The way she portrays family feels authentic and raw; you can sense the affection and frustration that come with being so closely tied to others yet feeling worlds apart at times.

Mellors has an incredible talent for creating characters that feel incredibly real. Each sister is distinct and fully fleshed out, with her own strengths, flaws, and secrets. As a reader, I found myself connecting with each of them in different ways, appreciating their unique perspectives and struggles. It’s rare to find a book where all the characters are so well-developed that you find yourself rooting for each of them, even when their actions are at odds. The prose, too, is a standout—Mellors writes with a lyrical yet grounded style that makes even the quiet moments feel significant.

The emotional weight of this novel hit me hard, and I think that's a testament to Mellors' skill in depicting the complexities of family life. She doesn’t shy away from showing the challenges of being close to people you love but don’t always understand, and that honesty is what makes the story so compelling. There were moments where I saw myself and my own sisters in the pages, and I think that’s why this book moved me as much as it did.

Overall, Blue Sisters is an evocative, beautifully written novel that captures the essence of family in a way that feels both specific and universal. Coco Mellors has a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the human heart, making this a story that lingers long after the last page.