Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review! I really enjoyed this novel. Coco Mellors is quickly establishing herself as a strong literary voice. This novel is compelling and emotional, as it follows three sisters who are reeling in the aftermath of their sister's death, and find themselves tackling issues in their personal lives head-on. Each sister has their own struggles, but as the reader gets to know each sister, it is clear they are all not that different from one another. This becomes one of the main areas of conflict between the three as they learn this for themselves.

Beautifully written, this book is an emotional heart-tugging story of three sisters that are grieving over a sister they lost when she fatally overdosed from taking the wrong drug.

The story is character driven with each sister struggling with their own addictions. They were all trying to take away the pain that they felt when Nicole died. They were raised in a two-bedroom apartment in NYC. They all moved out as soon as they were able and went separate ways. Nicole, a wonderful teacher, had endometriosis. She was constantly wrestling with intense pain.

Avery was the eldest of the Blue sisters. She was the wise one, a caretaker who was brilliant in law school but had a problem stealing small items. Bonnie was born two years later. She was strong willed and her life revolved around boxing – the addiction of craving pain. And then Lucky (yes, that’s her given name) was a knock-out gorgeous girl. At 14 years old, she made the big bucks traveling around the world modeling. However, the money was spent recklessly on drugs and alcohol. Each sister needed a good therapist.

Some parts of the story made me laugh out loud. Other parts pushed emotional buttons as I felt the pain each sister had to overcome. It grabbed me from the beginning. The timing of how the book was presented was critical and worked well with the past mixed into the present with each sister’s life. They were all different and yet, they realized how much their relationships meant.

Some lines I had to write down as I’m one of four sisters and pieces made me pause wondering if this was a book meant just for me. I was curious how it would end and felt like it left me with a satisfied conclusion.

My thanks to Ballantine Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book with an expected release date of September 3, 2024.

The Blue Sisters are as different as oil, water, and air. Avery, the eldest, is married to a therapist in London and thriving as a successful lawyer; Bonnie, the next, is a has-been boxing champion now working as a Bouncer for an exclusive Los Angeles bar; and Lucky, the youngest, is an unpredictable, hard-partying model in Paris who's graced every magazine cover worth gracing.

The Blue Sisters are so different, in fact, that the only thing tethering them to each other is the devastating loss of their fourth sister, Nicky, one year ago. Reeling in their own ways from Nicky's unexpected death, Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky are out to sea, barely clinging to the life raft of daily life in an ocean of grief. And all around them, the broken pieces of their sisterhood continue to shatter, leaving shrapnel in the dustiest and most unexpected corners of their private lives.

"Blue Sisters" was one of my most anticipated reads of 2024; having read and loved "Frankenstein and Cleopatra" for the gorgeous, uncomfortably-honest love story that it was, I knew "Blue Sisters" was bound to have the same rawness throughout its pages. That, readers, and so much more. This is a heavy story of loss and longing; it's riddled with topics like addiction, regret, survival, and self-sufficiency. In a way that few authors aside from Coco Mellors can do, it tells what should be an all-too-familiar story in a breathtaking new way: how do sisters go on when they lose one of their own?

While not a completely-perfect story (there were moments I felt could have been even more emotional, more compelling), "Blue Sisters" is without a doubt a must-read of the year. And while not a breezy read, it's one that pulls you in from the first, gorgeous sentence and doesn't relent.

Sisters, sisters, what would we be without our sisters?

Coco Mellors is just a fabulous writer. There is so much going on in this novel that it’s almost overwhelming, but the sisters are so well-developed as characters and it’s a pleasure to read.

Blue Sisters is the first book I have read from this author, and after reading it I definitely want to read more of her work. I loved the bond between the sisters even with their very different complex life stories. This book was hard to put down and I found myself not wanting it to end. This was by far one of my top reads for 2024.

Rating: 4.5/5

Blue Sisters follow three sisters - Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky - navigating their lives after the death of their sister, Nicky. A story of sisterhood, family, and personal complexities, their story was emotional and raw. The characters were deeply flawed and unapologetically human, which made them very relatable. Mellors takes grief, trauma, and addiction and shines light on how it weaves itself into every bit of someone's life. An excellent piece on the dynamics of family and what it means to be a sister. I'll be thinking about these characters for a while.


**Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review!**

Sisterhood that is masterfully written! Blue Sisters is stunningly raw.

A true testament to womanhood. Avery, Bonnie, Lucky and Nicky Blue must navigate through addiction, familial complexities and grief—each uniquely different yet bound by a sisterly bond. Mellors knows how to write vulnerability! She is artistful in her prose, wounding us with a sense of loss, only to mend us readers with a resilient finish. A standout novel, indeed!

Needless to say I’ll be picking up Cleopatra and Frankenstein next.

thank you to coco mellors, random house publishing, and netgalley for providing me with an advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

i loved this book SO much. “blue sisters” follows three sisters as they navigate their grief a year after their sister’s death, while also grappling with invisible struggles like childhood trauma, addiction, and complex family dynamics. at the start of the book, i tried to pick which sister i related to most, but the amazing part of this book is that i heavily resonated with and saw a part of myself in each of the four blue sisters.

in this novel, coco mellors masterfully explores grief, trauma, chronic pain, addiction, and the myriad ways life can be messy. at times, it felt as if coco mellors took a peek into my innermost thoughts and captured them on paper. the characters are written so beautifully, so full of life, flaws, and emotion. coco mellors truly encapsulated what it means to be human in a world of hardships, joy, love, and loss.

“blue sisters” is everything i wanted it to be and more. it was beautifully crafted and i am sure it will stick with me for a long time. i 100% recommend picking up and reading this book come september.

I really liked this book. As a sister, I really felt the complexity of the dynamics between the four of them. Even with the sister that had passed away, you could feel her presence amongst them. The relationships were realistic and nuanced, the writing effective and compelling.

BLUE SISTERS by Coco Mellors reminded me a lot of HELLO BEAUTIFUL, both positively and negatively. Both stories center around 4 sisters and follow their ups and downs through life. Both focus on the unique bond of sisterhood and its many complications. Both were page-turners and packed with both drama and insight. Unfortunately, I also found both to feel quite heavy-handed in their treatment of characters. After reading her debut and now this one, I don't think Mellors's writing style is for me. I do think many readers will adore this one, as many readers adored HELLO BEAUTIFUL. I can see it as a celebrity book club choice or even simply a popular social book club choice; there is certainly much to discuss.

Coco Mellors has outdone herself with this one! I have been chasing the 5-star high Cleopatra & Frankenstein gave me recently, and this only topped it. Beautiful portrayal of the human condition through the experiences of 3 sisters (whose other sister passed away.) The dialogue is witty, the emotions are strong, the prose is gorgeous. Highly recommend giving this one a shot even if you haven't read her previous work!!

I am giving this book 3.5 stars rounding up to 4 stars.
Trigger warning: death of sibling, grief, alcoholism

Four sisters who are raised by parents, who provide a roof above their heads, but not necessarily unconditional love. All four sisters grow up with their individual talents but also baggage of trouble. The twist to the story is when Nicky, one of the sisters dies after a long fight due to her illness. When their parents decide to sell the house, Avery, the eldest of all sisters moves mountains to get in touch with all the rest of her sisters who are meanwhile scattered across the world.

This is my first book by Coco Mellors and I loved the premise of four sisters growing up in New York. There was much potential. The characters kept on fleeing from the reality and the grief, which Coco Mellors perfectly conveys in her story. What I was missing, is the plot twist. Something after 80% that will give me goosebumps. Something that will make gasp for air. Nothing. But it is still a compelling book considering the fact that it deals with loss of a sibling and how well the emotions are explored of the ones left behind.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Anyone who has a sister, is a sister or always wanted one should read this book. I usually get don’t like at least one pov in a multiple pov book but I loved each sister’s chapters and couldn’t stop reading.

Blue Sisters Review

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Author: Coco Mellors
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Release Date: September 3rd, 2024

Synopsis: The three Blue sisters are exceptional—and exceptionally different. Avery, the eldest and a recovering heroin addict turned strait-laced lawyer, lives with her wife in London; Bonnie, a former boxer, works as a bouncer in Los Angeles following a devastating defeat; and Lucky, the youngest, models in Paris while trying to outrun her hard-partying ways. They also had a fourth sister, Nicky, whose unexpected death left the family reeling. A year later, as they each navigate grief, addiction, and ambition, they find they must return to New York to stop the sale of the apartment they were raised in. But coming home is never as easy as it seems. As the sisters reckon with the disappointments of their childhood and the loss of the only person who held them together, they realize that the greatest secrets they’ve been keeping might not have been from one another but from themselves.

Review: After not loving Cleopatra and Frankenstein, I really enjoyed this new release by Coco Mellors! The story was written is such descript detail, the characters were perfectly flawed and encouraged, and the dialogue felt so real and like I was in the room with the sisters. This book was overwhelming in the best way. I found my self often having to stop reading to figure out my emotions alongside the characters. It was heartbreaking, and encouraging all at the same time. I think every one will relate to a different sister when they read this book, and maybe even relate to a different sister if you read it multiple times which I think is the magic of this book. Even if this is not your typical genre choice, I highly recommend picking this book up on September 3rd!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

The writing is fantastic. Themes of grief and addiction are tackled beautifully. I love these sisters so much.

The summertime sadness I didn't know I needed.

Thank you NetGalley, Random House, and Coco Mellors for providing me with an ARC of this complex emotional, raw, and honest depiction of grief and sisterhood. The Blue Sisters were not always likable, but you cannot help love them for choosing to help each other overcome grief, addiction, and hardships (often caused by themselves).

Coco Mellors, the way she makes me cry. This was everything I wanted. A group of sisters going through so many of life’s unfortunate trials. I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy.

Avery, Bonnie and Lucky are all looking to find a sense of home and purpose, after the passing of their sister Nicky. It’s been a year, and a lot has happened since.

There’s a lot happening in this book. This book is about sisterhood, grief, addiction, strong family dynamics and battling through life, because shit happens and you can still push through. It’s heavy and beautifully written. Everyone copes with grief a different way. It took me a few days to finish it, because I did have to take breaks here and there after reading certain chapters. The attention to detail and the dialogue between characters was so believable and relatable. Their emotions were raw and clear.

As the youngest of 3 sisters all living away far away from each other, I could relate to the sisters in the book, in the way there were all so different, have different struggles, but at the end of the day, they’re sisters and will come together and be there for each other if needed.

Some topics / warnings: addiction, alcoholism, overdosing, grief, cheating, I don’t want kids and that’s ok, endometriosis, past family trauma, complex childhood, estranged parent relationship.

The cover is stunning. Thank you Random House, Ballantine and NetGalley for the Arc.

Books with no plot can be a challenge if not done well. Coco Mellors does it well. This was a great study on grief and loss and how it affects everyone differently. Beautifully written, deeply sad, has so much heart and real human emotion to it. Highly recommended

A beautifully written family drama centered on three adult sisters who return home a year after the unexpected death of their fourth sister. The author wrote beautifully about grief, the tension in families, rivalries and ambition, addiction, and love. I highly recommend.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book to read and review.