immediate 5 stars. This is a beautiful story of sisterhood and I am so honored to have gotten an advanced copy. Coco Mellor's writing continues to capture me. I look forward to whatever else may come next.

I absolutely loved Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors and gave it 5 stars! 🌟 This emotionally rich novel follows the Blue sisters—Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky—as they reunite in New York a year after the unexpected death of their sister, Nicky. Each sister is grappling with her own struggles, from addiction and recovery to navigating career changes and personal loss.

Mellors’ writing beautifully captures the complexities of sisterhood, grief, and the paths we take toward healing. The dynamics between the sisters were so authentic, and the novel truly dives deep into their individual journeys, showcasing both the light and the dark sides of their bond.

Blue Sisters is not just a story about loss—it’s about growth, forgiveness, and finding your way in the aftermath of heartbreak. If you enjoy stories that explore family relationships, personal transformation, and emotional depth, this one is a must-read! 💙

The Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors was captivating. There were points in the story where I just wanted to not finish, not because the book was bad, but because I felt deeply for the characters and I was having a hard time with the decisions they were making. I wanted to scream at them and make them listen to me. This book made me cry and laugh.

Coco Mellors has done it once again! This book was incredible from start-to-finish. It was very difficult to put down, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I highly recommend this novel for anyone who wishes to enjoy a high-quality literary fiction novel.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and Ballantine Books for an early access copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book was open with grief and family while trying to live your normal life. This book was well written and the characters were described in a beautiful way!

I honestly didn't love this book the way others did. None of the characters were particularly likeable - or, for that matter, knowable - in my opinion and the story was a little slow. I think this was likely a "me" problem - maybe wrong time/place for reading, but it didn't hit the mark for me.

~ARC provided by NetGalley~

"Blue Sisters" is very much a millennial "Little Women." Coco Mellors's sophomore novel follows the lives of three Blue sisters as they grieve and remember their late sister, who passed away suddenly a year ago. The book moves between their three perspectives and delves deeply into their unique words. Mellors does a beautiful job rendering the complexity of sisterhood and grief that struck a chord with me. I feel like we got to know each sister just enough--to the point I felt equally compelled to see where their own trajectories were going. Overall, a great contemporary work that made me want to call my sister.

This was such an emotional read. It was heartbreaking to read about each of these sisters’ individual struggles and the way they cope with addiction in different ways. I really loved this novel and was really touched by it. I can imagine it would hit even harder if I had a sister of my own.

Review: 3.5/5 Stars

Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors is a beautifully written, character-driven novel that delves deep into the complex bond between three sisters in the wake of tragedy. Mellors’ prose is captivating, and her ability to craft deeply layered, fully realized characters is one of the book’s greatest strengths. The novel explores heavy themes, including addiction, with nuance and emotional depth.

However, while the character development is excellent, at times it feels like it comes at the expense of the plot. The story unfolds slowly, and I found myself wanting more exploration of the sisters’ relationship with their parents and their childhood, which could have provided even greater insight into their present struggles.

Overall, Blue Sisters is an engaging and emotional read, particularly for those who enjoy introspective, character-driven narratives. Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for providing an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I was eagerly anticipating this release from an author I've been wanting to read. I struggled with her previous book due to triggers. Unfortunately, this one didn’t hit for me either, and I stopped about halfway through. It started slow, and the sibling dynamic felt flat. I recommend checking other reviews before deciding to read it.

This was such a beautiful book. Immediate 5 star read. From the very beginning I was captivated. After reading I still think about the author’s comparison of a friend to a sister being like comparing a friendship bracelet to an umbilical cord. So captivating thank you.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House Ballantine for an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Following the death of their little sister Nicky, the Blue sisters, Avery, Bonnie and Lucky, are all coping with their loss but in vastly different ways. Lucky, a model living in Paris, throws caution to the wind, choosing the party life over her successful modeling career, Avery, a recovering heroin addict turned successful lawyer, begins to self-sabotage her beautiful life with her wife in London through a series of unfortunate choices and Bonnie, a bar bouncer living in California, takes her frustrations out a bit too far on a patron and flees to escape the repercussions. When their childhood home is unexpectedly put up for sale in NYC, they are faced with the biggest challenge they’ve faced since the loss of Nicky- coming together to be there for each other.

🔵 I enjoyed how the girls’ individual stories were woven into the entirety of the book. It made it feel like I was reading separate books about each character but their individual lives collectively related to the main theme of the book.
🔵I thought it was interesting that the girls were so vastly different but reminiscing on their upbringing together made them more relatable to each other than they expected.
🔵 Read this if you like emotional family dramas with dynamic characters.

Blue Sisters is amazing! Thank you NetGalley & Coco Mellors for the opportunity to read this masterpiece!
This story doesn’t necessarily have a plot or an end game. It’s just a story of 4 sisters and their bonds that withstand heartbreak & time. As an older sister, I resonated so much with Avery’s POV. I think anyone who reads this will find one of the Blue Sisters to relate to! Gorgeous prose and an incredible character development in this story.

Blue Sisters is a poignant, layered exploration of family, grief, and self-discovery. Following the death of their beloved sister Nicky, three estranged siblings—Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky—are forced to confront their past and each other when they return to their childhood home in New York. Each sister is a study in contrasts, grappling with their own demons and the weight of a fractured family dynamic.

Avery, a recovering heroin addict turned lawyer, is the epitome of control, yet beneath her stoic exterior lies unresolved pain. Bonnie, the tough ex-boxer, carries the scars of both her career and personal life, while Lucky, the youngest, seeks solace in her high-flying modeling career but finds herself trapped in a cycle of self-destruction. The death of Nicky, the one sister who held them together, leaves an emotional void that each of them struggles to fill in their own ways.

What sets Blue Sisters apart is its raw portrayal of the complexity of familial bonds. The sisters’ return to New York isn’t just about stopping the sale of their apartment—it’s about confronting the truths they’ve hidden from each other and from themselves. The author deftly weaves themes of identity, addiction, ambition, and reconciliation, drawing readers into the sisters’ world where love is both a healing balm and a source of deep conflict.

The pacing is deliberate, allowing the characters’ emotional journeys to unfold naturally, though at times the narrative feels weighed down by the introspection. However, the emotional payoff is immense, with moments of both heartbreaking clarity and hard-earned reconciliation.

In the end, Blue Sisters is a beautifully messy, unflinchingly honest story about what it means to come home, not just to a place, but to yourself and the people you’ve left behind.

@cocomellors I love your writing, that’s it that’s the review 🤣 but really, Coco’s one of my favorite writers, and her sophomore novel BLUE SISTERS 💙📖 was chosen by @jennabhager for a good reason - the reason being, it’s fantastic. I love these complex sisters so much; I haven’t loved this way since the March girls. Thank you, Coco, gorgeous your masterpieces. I’ll read them and cherish forever!

This book just didn’t grab me. I knew other readers extolled its virtues but I failed to find them.
I had no affinity with any of the sisters. I thought the parents were self absorbed people who should never have had progeny.
This book just didn’t do it for me.

This is a good book. It is well written about grief and all the emotions involved. It had some unusual perspectives but grief is that way. It was sad but interesting to read how each sister dealt with the death of their sister differently.

This is the first book by Coco Mellors I had read! Her first novel has intense popularity, but this is the synopsis that intrigued me most.

This book is beautiful and devastating. The writing is fantastic, and the characters are flawed and real.

I will definitely continue to read from this author in the future.

One of the best books I've read in my life. Coco Mellors made me laugh and cry and think of my sister with Blue Sisters. I cared deeply about each of the sisters and loved this honest and gutting story. For fans of contemporary literary fiction in the vein of Kristin Hannah, Hanya Yanagihara, and Gabrielle Zevin. Mellors is a literary talent.

DNF @ 30% | This was one of my highly anticipated books for 2024, despite having not loved Mellors previous novel. And maybe I should have trusted my gut more because this also wasn't right for me. It was slow to start, the characters seemed almost too specific somehow, and so much of the sibling dynamic felt flat and unrelatable. So unfortunately, I think this will by my last time trying her work. I am definitely in the minority though, so check out other reviewers before deciding whether or not to pick this up.