A little more liane moriarty than Sally Rooney like I was expecting. The family drama and secret keeping was what kept me interested, I could have cared a little less about all their inner worlds and judgments. But I did really enjoy it. The second half of the book is miles better than the beginning. That last paragraph had me in tears. Thanks to random house publishing and net galley for the arc in exchange for an honest review!

Coco … this book 😭. I need a physical copy STAT. I cried so much through this book, and loved every minute of it

Absolutely stunning, I’ll be thinking about these sisters and rooting for them forever. As someone who is one of four sisters, I was so excited to read this and so incredibly happy when NetGalley sent me an ARC (Love you always, NetGalley!)

“It was easy to love someone in the beginnings and endings; it was all the time in between that was so hard.”

This book truly is captivating and being one of four sisters myself, this story and these characters felt so real like any moment I’d run into them out getting coffee or living their imperfect lives.

These Blue sisters are beautiful, raw, flawed, vulnerable, trying their best and fucking up and trying again. Coco has done an amazing job at showing flawed characters lost, found, lost again, and so so so deserving of love. I loved each and every one of these sisters, even their beloved and departed Nicky.

The relationship these girls have with their parents too hit so close to home and I know so many people could find little aspects of their own flawed parents in them.

Also, the Epilogue of this book really ties everything together and I’m so glad there was one. Sometimes books just end and you feel a hole inside you because you just want to know if everyone is ok. This is not that kind of book.

Sisterhood! Grief! Family! Fucking up! Tenderness! Different paths! Coco Mellors, the woman that you are.

“Being one of four sisters always felt like being part of something magic… The seasons. The elements. The points on a compass. Four suits in a pack of cards. Four chambers of a human heart… Until you know my sisters, she used to say to Pavel, you don’t know me.”

Thank you Random House Publishing and NetGalley for the eARC! This was one of my most anticipated books for the year. This is the first book of 2024 that I've gone into with extremely high hopes and wasn't disappointed. A beautiful exploration of grief told through 3 sisters learning to navigate life after the the sudden death of their fourth sister. It is messy, raw, honest, painfully realistic, and beautiful above all else. I loved this (4.5 rounded up).

An entertaining read, perfect for the summer... for folks who don't do beach reads. Enough conflict to keep you interested but not enough depth to be crushing.

WOW! This novel was a huge improvement from the author's first in my opinion. I absolutely loved this novel and the Blue sisters. I have two sisters myself, and I felt that this book accurately portrayed the sister bond. The characters were complicated, yet I still supported them. The pacing of the novel was great. I thought that each sister had a compelling story and together they were even better. The language was engaging and it felt like it could be the story of a real family. I will definitely recommend this to friends and family.

I so enjoyed this book! I had heard amazing things about Coco Mellors's writing, and was thrilled to receive an ARC of BLUE SISTERS. The story follows estranged sisters Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky as they return to save their childhood home in NYC after the tragic, unexpected loss of their beloved sister, Nicky. I absolutely loved Mellors's writing style—it was a definite highlight of the book for me! She does an amazing job of developing the characters—flaws, complexities, messiness and all. I always enjoy books about familial relationships, so I especially appreciated that sisterhood was truly the heart of the story, and how even when the Blue sisters had arguments with each other or kept secrets from each other, that bond between them never disappeared. If you love stories about complex female characters and complicated family dynamics, that also tackle difficult topics like addiction and coping with grief, BLUE SISTERS is a must-read! I can't wait to see what Coco Mellors has in store next. Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for the ARC!

Beautifully written with a strong atmosphere and compelling characters, though the plot felt a bit aimless at times. My favorite parts were when the sisters would look back on their childhood memories, like the scene where Nicky gave away her beloved Spice Girls tour shirt or where she accompanied Bonnie on her first ever trip to the boxing gym. Little moments that connect the sisters' dynamic to the present day.

I have always been drawn to stories with four sisters, and this was unlike one I had read before. I found this to be a wonderful exploration of finding yourself through the grieving process. I was cheering for all of the sisters, flaws and all.

I did not think I could love anything from Coco Mellors more than Cleopatra & Frankenstein, but I think the Blue Sisters wiggled their way deeper into my heart and will be there permanently. This novel is rife with tragedy, but also drowning in love. It nails the specificity of familial dynamics, especially tension between siblings and parents. Even though I was often frustrated with the Blue Sisters for one reason or another, I was rooting for them from the first page. I loved every second of this book and will be recommending it far and wide. Despite not having sisters myself, I deeply related to this book and some of the sentences in here are the most beautiful I have ever read. I will pick up Coco Mellors forever.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for this advanced copy of Blue Sisters.

I have not yet read Coco Mellors debut novel Cleopatra and Frankenstein, but after reading Blue Sisters—I am definitely checking it out.

Blue Sisters takes readers into the emotional aftermath of three sisters who experience a tragic loss when the fourth sister dies.

From the first page the description of sisterhood and the shared bond being so much more than a label like best friend could ever come close to, I wanted to delve into the relationship between these three women and how they navigate their lives after such a great loss and personal tribulations.

Each of the sisters are so very different and being able to go from each of their POVs throughout the novel was riveting. You get an inside look into how each of the sisters is coping-while also trying to live their life.

Throughout there were moments I was crying, laughing, and the yelling at them. It was no trouble for me to relate to them and while I have two brothers rather than sisters I understand the sentiment of the bonds between family—especially siblings.

I related so much to Avery the oldest child because I myself was the oldest sibling in my family and found myself being a caretaker of my younger siblings. The stress of wanting to fix, to make everything better, to make others happy, to please— the fear of failing, letting people down, and making mistakes is something I very much identify with myself.

Everyone handles grief differently, and this novel really is such a great exploration into what it is to be human and on top of that the ties that hold us together.

I highly recommend checking this out when it releases in September!

4.5
oh this was good

coco mellors's writing is the kind that simultaneously reminds me how much i love words and how i wish i could write so beautifully. characters are A1 messy women (my favorite) going THROUGH it. yes the "we're sisters so we sometimes hate and misunderstand each other but our souls are tied together" sentiment was a little strong and repetitive, but also like, it was good. if you like contemporary lit and sisterhood and coping through grief, then i think you'll like this stunner

Such an interesting book! Very well-written and engaging. I loved the story and different character relationships. Kept me reading!

Thank you NetGalley and Coco Mellors!

I absolutely loved Blue Sisters. I read it on the beach and couldn't stop thinking about it, even tearing my eyes away from the beautiful scenery to keep reading. This is my kind of book– complicated women, loss, redemption, mistakes, and the unique, singular relationship sisters provide us. It gave me that rare feeling that all these fictional characters exist in the world, and I could look them up on social media to see where they are now. I will recommend it to all my friends, and I have pre-ordered multiple copies for my library! Thank you for the ARC.

Loved this book about three sisters returning to New York City to grieve the loss of their fourth sister, each navigating their own imploding lives. Gorgeously written, the book had interesting things to say about difficult family dynamics and addiction.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing the ARC in return for an honest review.

I was ecstatic when I received my ARC. This book is what everyone has been talking about!

For those who are going to read this book, please take note of the trigger warnings in the book including addiction, pedophilia, and sexual harassment.

Blue Sisters, the four sisters on the cover, are Avery, Bonnie, Nicole (also known as Nicky), and Lucky. With a year having passed since Nicky's death, the three remaining sisters found themselves still dealing with grief and a feeling of loss, uncertain about how to move forward in their lives without one of them.

I cried a couple of times reading this. The four sisters had such distinct personalities, but they always had something that connected them with each other.

Avery always acted so strong, and constantly had this pressure that she had to be perfect so that her sisters could depend on her. Before doing what she wants, she always makes sure that her sisters are well taken care of.

"Before Bonnie could reach her, Avery had hoisted herself up to reach her and Bonnie wished that just once, she would ask for a hand." - This practically sums up how Avery is.

Bonnie is portrayed as the stable sister, but I find her character the least interesting. It's not because she didn't face challenging situations—she certainly did. However, her personality comes across as bland. Her world mainly revolves around boxing and her sisters, but beyond that, there isn't anything particularly special about her.

Nicky, or Nicole, the sister who passed away, had been suffering from pain all her life. It was not until later that she was diagnosed, but the solution to end her pain was not something that she could do. Even with so much pain inside her, Nicky was portrayed as a loving character who warmed those who were close to her.

As for Lucky... Lucky made me cry a lot. Lucky is the youngest, the baby, but she also had to deal with so much from such a young age.

"Lucky never really acted like her body was her own, Avery thought fleetingly; it had been made public property too young."

When their mother informed the sisters that she would be selling the apartment they grew up in, which is also the place where Nicky lived before she died, the sisters went to New York to prevent the sale from happening. However, as the three of them got together again, the loss of Nicky became even more clear.

"They were meant to be a four, and all being together without Nicky only made it worse.

While trying their best (and mostly failing) to solve their own individual problems, the three Blue sisters also had to find a way to support each other through their grief. Will Avery be honest with her sisters and stop pretending she had such a perfect life? Will Bonnie stop making excuses after her defeat and start fighting again as a boxer? Will Lucky figure out what she wants to do with her life?

Blue Sisters is captivating, heart-wrenching, and brilliant all at once. It is a story about family, grief, and addiction, written beautifully by Coco Mellors. I can't wait for what Coco has in store for us next!

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Blue Sisters is a beautifully written story about family, grief, addiction, and growth.
The sisters are flawed but endearing, and I found myself equally invested in each of their journeys. One of my favorite books of 2024 so far.

I loved this story of three, formerly four sisters. I am an only child but I think the relationships between the sisters were inspiring and the unwavering love they have for one another despite all their humanness and messiness was so raw and real. I love how the mom is portrayed as well. She has a tough relationship with her kids but we end up getting to see her as human too just trying to do her best.

As a huge fan of Mellors' first novel "Cleopatra and Frankenstein," I was nervous to have such high expectations for "Blue Sisters." Thankfully, I was not disappointed. Mellors has such a way with relatable character development even when you have absolutely nothing in common with the characters. This novel explored sisterhood, grief, and self-destruction and redemption so gorgeously and realistically. Be prepared with some tissues if emotional books get to you, but trust me, it's worth it.

My favorite book of 2024 (and will be surprised if it's dethroned in the next 6 months)- I'll be recommending it to everyone this year, and likely picking it up for my store.

The Blue Sisters are all talented in their own areas and while deeply connected to each other they have seemingly no relationship with their parents. While grieving the loss of one sister they struggle to feel whole personally and as a group without her. The book is very character driven yet felt a bit aimless. While the prose was strong, I didn’t crave wanting to understand more about the sisters which made it easy for me to take breaks and read other books in between chapters.