Long awaited, read in one go. Loved it! Touching, exciting, smart and sweet. One of my favourite reads of the year.

"Blue Sisters" by Coco Mellors is a mesmerizing and emotionally rich novel that delves into the intricate bonds of sisterhood, love, and the secrets that bind us. Mellors' writing is lyrical and evocative, painting vivid portraits of her characters and the world they inhabit. The story explores the deep connection between two sisters whose lives are intertwined by both shared history and hidden truths. As the narrative unfolds, Mellors masterfully navigates themes of identity, loyalty, and the complexities of familial relationships, creating a story that is both heart-wrenching and uplifting. "Blue Sisters" is a compelling and beautifully crafted novel that will resonate with readers who appreciate deeply emotional storytelling and complex, well-drawn characters. It’s a powerful exploration of the ties that both unite and divide us, making it a memorable and thought-provoking read.

I loved this book, it just spoke to me! The style of writing, changing between the three sisters, each telling their own individual story, their point of view on a topic or even their side of an argument. There was no punches pulled in the discussion of hard triggering topics such as addictions. The relationships between the sisters and their parents was also interesting, whilst they are talked about a lot I didn't think they were main characters but still had an important part to play.

Overall I adored this book and it's characters, 5 stars over and over.

Coco Mellors’ Blue Sisters is an enjoyable, mainstream novel about three sisters grieving the fourth. Touching, well written and a bit too neat and tidy at the end.

I enjoyed getting to know each sister in this book, the characterisation was OK but I didn't find myself liking/disliking any of the sisters and the lack of strong emotions made me feel rather disconnected with the book. The general pace was quite slow and although in the end I enjoyed the general story (and the world Coco created), the book was far from a page turner for me.

It was a shame after really enjoying Cleopatra and Frankenstein but I would still recommend this for fans of Coco Mellors and Sally Rooney.

Blue Sisters tells the compelling story of three sisters grappling with personal struggles and grief. Bonnie, once a brilliant boxer, now works as a bouncer and is haunted by a past defeat. Lucky, the youngest, battles addiction and is drifting aimlessly. The sisters are forced to reunite when their parents decide to sell the family home, risking the loss of memories of their deceased sister, Nicky.

The novel's vivid storytelling and sensational writing drew me in completely. The characters' feistiness contrasts with their shared, tender grief, creating a powerful emotional depth. Additionally, Blue Sisters thoughtfully explores the complexities of motherhood, highlighting that it isn’t always the path every woman desires.

Wow 🤩 just wow I’d give it ten stars 🌟 if I could ! absolutely loved it , I thought cleopatra and Frankenstein was good but this novel is pure genius it blew me away. Without doubt the best fictional book iv ever read about grief . If this isn’t turned into a film 🎥 or a tv show il be amazed. She will be an auto purchase for me now . “It wasn’t the first time she’d called her since she died, the urge to speak to her sister & tell her what life was like without her was constant”

I have two older brothers, yet I have never really wished for a sister. Mostly because it would change the dynamics of our family - I would no longer be the only girl AND the youngest and that would be a SHAME.

Some books do make having a sister sound really great though, and then there’s books like Blue Sisters which appear to fully capture the intricacies and complexities of the relationships between sisters. On the one hand, you (hopefully) can have a close and fulfilling life-long friendship with your sister… and on the other, there is the potential for jealousy, resentment and toxic relationships. I’d guess it’s often a mixture of the two. But what do I know, this is all based on an outsider’s perspective!

As was the case with Cleopatra and Frankenstein, Mellors’ writing in Blue Sisters is IMPECCABLE. I simply melt into her books and her fascinatingly complex and real characters. The three Blue sisters are dealing with the grief of losing the fourth sister, Nicky, and each of them has their own addiction as a means of coping with their unhappiness and dysfunctional family. The novel explores the sisters working through their loss and navigating their relationships with each other.

Obviously I loved it. I found it to be a beautiful testament to sisters. Each sister was fully realised, as was their individual and unique relationship with each of the other siblings. It was heartbreaking and moving.

Coco, what are you releasing next?! 4.5 stars.

Blue Sisters is about three sisters gripped by the deep pain and grief of mourning the death of their fourth sister Nicky. Avery the oldest sister is a lawyer living in London, and held the sisters together through their childhood, giving them the maternal love their mother failed to provide. Bonnie is a former professional boxer, now living in LA and working as a bouncer. Lucky is the youngest of the sisters and is a model living in Paris. But all the sisters are increasingly on a path of self-destruction. Avery is not as perfect as she appears and her secrets threaten to destroy her status and standing, Bonnie has to flee LA and return to New York following an incident at the club where she works, and Lucky is descending into a drink and drug fuelled life of hedonism. When their parents put their New York apartment up for sale, the sisters return to their childhood home and start to face their grief together and find a way to life again without Nicky.

This book was so emotional to read. The themes of grief, addiction, chronic physical and mental pain, dysfunctional parenting, addiction, and adultery are all explored with such sensitivity and realism. Coco Mellors’s writing is so clever, weaving together the stories of the three sisters, with real insight into the raw grief of losing a loved one and the destruction it can bring, as well as the redemption offered by sharing this pain. I have a younger sister and it made me reflect on our shared history and our relationship. This is an exceptional book. After the wonderful Cleopatra and Frankenstein I was worried this book would not match Coco Mellor’s brilliant debut but if anything it was even better.

At first I was a bit sceptical when each sister and and issue of some sort, but actually this had great characterisation and dynamics between the sister

Having not read Cleopatra and Frankenstein, I was a little worried I wouldn't understand the majority of this book (maybe they were related.) However, this is completely separate, and I would argue a great place to start with Coco Mellors' work.

I really enjoyed this book. It's a fantastic look at the complexity of sibling relationships, how you can love them but not always like them, and basically trying to stay afloat after a huge tragedy. I found some similarities between each of the sisters and the March sisters from Little Women.

At times this book is quite intense, and I think another good title for this book could be Destructive Habits All The Time. There's always quite a lot happening, and it can get a little overwhelming.

I loved Cleo and Frank and was slightly worried I would not enjoy this as much but luckily Mellors came good ! Three sisters, living in different places , all mourning the death of their other sister . They are all hiding something or trying to escape from something and that is as much as I will say to avoid spoilers! It's a good family saga with a great set of characters, great writing and also very relatable (even if you don't have a sister!). If you were a fan of Cleo and Frank then it certainly won't disappoint

I’ve been in a reading slump for months, reading lots of ‘okay’ books but none I want to recommend. Then along came this beaut!

We meet Avery, Bonnie and Lucky, three sisters trying to navigate life one year on from the death of their fourth sister Nicky.

All three sisters are on different, equally destructive paths and it’s their bond that brings them back together to support one another.

This book explores some hard hitting themes of grief, family ties, substance abuse, mental health and love. Mellors writes beautifully, great character development and you’ll need a hankie or two! A very compelling read

I absolutely loved Cleopatra & Frankenstein, so was hoping I would feel similarly about Coco Mellor's sophomore book, and I did.
This is a book about sisterhood ultimately, following 3 sisters after the death of the 4th Blue sister Nicky. I was engrossed in each of their lives ( soft spot for Bonnie in particular) and finished this in a few days.
Bonnie, Lucky and Avery all have different ways of coping the year following the death of their sister but are more similar than they realise. The portrayal of grief felt raw and realistic, and it also deals with themes of addiction. I also thought it was a very thought provoking way to write about Endometriosis and the struggles that brings. I loved the last few lines. Strongly recommend if you enjoyed Mellors first book.
Thank you to the publishers & NetGalley for an eARC copy of this book.

Blue Sisters has been my favourite book of 2024 (so far!) It is a skillful and extremely moving depiction of sibling dynamics. Each sister is beautifully brought to life eliciting both exasperation and empathy from the reader.

I truly wish I could give this book more than five stars, it was such an amazing read. I really enjoyed the three sisters' POV and felt they were very clearly different from each other. I enjoyed how the backstory moved the current day plot forward, and how the timelines jumped about a bit so that the same day was covered by two or more sisters so that we found out more information and more secrets were revealed. I'm definitely going to read Coco Mellors' debut having read this - great writing, great storytelling.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for an ARC.

This is such a beautiful and melancholic story about sisterhood, overcoming grief and battling addiction.
It made me wish I had sisters. I can't even remember ever reading a book that got me as emotionally invested as quickly as this one - it made a lasting impact. It's evocative and expertly written on top of that and I couldn't wait to finish it.

Although the writing style was fairly hit or miss for me, I can appreciate author craft and storytelling when I see it so I have no doubt this will be a huge hit.

Blue Sisters was my first Coco Mellors book and it absolutely won't be my last. I loved the writing style, and got so invested in the characters lives that I needed to keep turning the pages to find out what happened to them.

Thank you to Coco Mellors, NetGalley and the the publishers for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

How have I not read this author before…..I just loved this book and the way it immersed you in the lives of the Avey sisters.This book is not shy of dealing with difficult topic - addiction in its many forms, the stresses and joys of sisterhood and mother/daughter relationships. The characters all have their flaws but this does not stop you loving them as they are so realistically created. No rehashes of the plot in this review as I wouldn’t want to spoil novel for new readers. I will certainly be reading Coco Mellors’ previous novel and wait in anticipation for her next. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this novel in return for an honest review.