Even better than Cleopatra and Frankenstein, I loved the characters and the care with which Mellors crafted these relationships -- truly golden.

I thoroughly enjoyed Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors. It tells the story of three sisters navigating a bereavement as well as their own challenges with relationships and addiction. I felt like the characters were well fleshed out and believable and the book held my attention throughout. Highly recommend this book following the lives of the Blue sisters.

Ahhhhh, this was exquisite.

I read 'Cleopatra and Frankenstein' last year, and whilst I did really enjoy it and could tell Mellors was an excellent writer, I wasn't one of those people who were completely and utterly blown away by the story, like a lot of people were, despite me liking it. I was excited to see what Mellors wrote next.

'Blue Sisters' was just beautiful. I got approved for my copy 2 days ago and new I had to stop everything and pick it up straight away, and devoured it in less than 24 hours. From the very first page I found myself highlighting quotes and passages on my kindle - Mellors writing is excellent.

This book gave me the same emotions I felt when reading 'Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano, which I absolutely adored due to the portrayal of familial relationships, the complexity of them, and the portrayal of sisterhood. 'Blue Sisters' gave me that same feeling of adoration for the characters, the raw emotion, heartache, and devastation shining through in the authors writing making this a saddening yet tender and heartwarming read. Each of the Sisters were written excellently, and I felt an attachment to each of them. Mellors writing and exploration of the difficulties of addiction, loss, death, and depression were executed wonderfully.

Such an excellent read which I'll find myself thinking about for a long time.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Mellors’ highly anticipated sophomore novel does not disappoint. Filled with emotional deep cuts and prose that transports you into feeling like the fifth sibling, Blue Sisters is four stories in one - a beautiful, heart-wrenching, treat. A much heavier work, dealing with addition, loss and self-destruction, interspersed with less comedic reprieve (missed you, Eleanor!), but nonetheless one that should be as widely appreciated as her debut. I only wish I could’ve stayed with the sisters for longer.

Three sisters – Bonnie, Lucky and Avery – come together to prevent the sake of their childhood home in New York. While there, there’ll be time to speak about their other sister, Nicky, whose death left them all reeling. Being together may feel unusual but at times of crisis, will they learn the importance of spending time with the ones you love?

In "Blue Sisters" by Coco Mellors, we are introduced to the exceptional yet remarkably different lives of the Blue sisters. Avery, the eldest, maintains a facade of perfection as a lawyer in London while harbouring a secret that could shatter her meticulously constructed life. Bonnie, once a boxer, now works as a bouncer in LA after a career-ending defeat, but a reckless act jeopardises her future in the city. Lucky, the rebellious youngest, is navigating the world of modelling, but her wild lifestyle begins to catch up with her. And, with the sudden death of Nicky, the beloved fourth sister, Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky are left reeling with grief and grappling with their own demons. When they reunite in New York to prevent the sale of their childhood home, they realise that only by reconnecting with each other can they confront their grief, addiction, and heartbreak, and rediscover the beauty of life.

This was one of my most anticipated books of 2024, and it certainly did not disappoint. From the moment I started reading, I was utterly obsessed. It's effortlessly claimed its place among my top books of the year and has instantly become one of my all-time favourites. The rich, tender and compelling writing had me hooked from the very first page, making it impossible to put down. The writing style is beautifully crafted and easily digestible, making the reading experience all the more immersive and enjoyable.

Coco Mellors has expertly crafted a story that is not only captivating but also deeply poignant in its exploration of sisterhood, addiction, discovery and recovery. The complexities of sisterly connections are portrayed with such authenticity and each character felt so vividly real. The beautifully raw narrative delves into the intricacies of grief, illustrating how it manifests differently for each individual and can consume us in various ways.

You know those books that feel like more than just a novel - you lose sight that you’re reading a book, and instead you go on a journey… this is that. It’s an exploration of love and loss and showcases the messy and chaotic, yet beautiful journey of healing, self-discovery and of life itself. I wholeheartedly adored everything about it.

Thanks to NetGalley and 4th Estate for the e-ARC in return for an honest review.

".. guilt was for something you'd done - you could feel guilty for a certain behavior or action but still fundamentally know you were a good person - but shame was deeper, shame was for who you were"

Coco Mellors second book is a powerful exploration of sisterhood and coping with grief. The Blue sisters - Avery, Bonnie, Nicky and Lucky have a normal dysfunctional family - normal that there is no melodramatic thing off with them. When Nicky dies from an accidental overdose at 28, the family fractures irreversibly.

Mellors shows them after a year and gives a personality (and personality disorder) to each of the sisters. Avery is an advocate married to her ex-therapist wife attending AA meetings and secretly dealing with her kleptomania. Bonnie is a bouncer at a bar after throwing away her promising boxing career after she discovered her sister. Lucky is the reckless model who is attending party after party having a concoction of drugs and meaningless sex. When they get to know her mother wants to sell the apartment in New York where Nicky died, the sisters come home after major life decisions.

While every interaction between the sisters ends up in squabbles and effort to settle it, it seems realistic enough. Except in each other's company, they also are looking for their second innings - hope and redemption. The writing makes it entertaining without leaning on extreme drama or fancy phrases. Sample this: "She could not have expected that freedom would look like that, a forgetting that was so close to, but not, forgiveness"

I was not a big fan of Cleopatra and Frankenstein. This book is more mature and more closer to reality. She has got a winner on her hands.

Thank you Netgalley and Random House Books for the ARC copy of the book. The book releases on 23 May across bookstores and Amazon in India.

once again the multiple POV add so much to the story (Coco really is a master when it comes to writing from different viewpoints)
The sisters are so real, messy and raw and once again i don't really find the right words to express the emotions i went through reading this book.

I loved Cleo and Frank so I was so looking forward to reading another Coco Mellors book - I loved the complexity of the sister's relationships with one another and they all felt like distinct, believable characters which was a pleasure to read.

This is Coco Mellor's 2nd book and I've loved both.
This is the story of 3 sisters dealing with the grief of losing their 4th, Nicky. All of them are struggling in different ways.
The book explores the grief, their relationships and their background. The things they carry as individuals and as sisters.
They way that the characters are presented is very balanced but gentle. You get a good picture of what each is like, their strengths and flaws.

Absolutely sublime. This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year and it exceeded my (very high) expectations. I was gripped from the start and very quickly realised that Mellors' expansive understanding of the human condition was going to be showcased masterfully. Each of the sisters were vividly portrayed in a beautifully empathetic way, and their stories interspersed and flowed very naturally. Mellors' writing style is magically warm, utilised to powerful effect in exploring a range of challenging themes. One of the best books I have read this year - I cannot wait to see what she does next.

Many thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

After waiting what felt like forever, I finally got my hands on 'Blue Sisters'—and let me tell you, it was worth every second of the wait! Initially, I wasn't sure what to expect, but once I started, I was hooked. Laughter, tears (yes, even in public), and a whole lot of "just one more chapter" later, I couldn't get enough.

As someone without sisters, I wasn't sure if I'd fully connect with the story. But boy, was I wrong! Mellors really nailed the whole sibling dynamic. And as a lawyer and eldest in my family, Avery's journey really hit me right in the feels. It was incredibly emotional to see aspects of my own life reflected in her experiences, especially the unique challenges and guilt that come with being a parentified eldest daughter.

I felt like I was right there with the characters, experiencing every twist and turn of their lives. 'Blue Sisters' is all about letting go, moving forward, and finding your true self.
I had pretty high expectations for this book, especially after falling in love with Mellors' debut. And guess what? It surpassed them all! Plus, can we take a moment to appreciate that cover? Absolutely stunning!
In short, "Blue Sisters" is a real emotional rollercoaster that leaves a lasting impression.

🔵 REVIEW 🔵

Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
Publishing Date: 21st May

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5

📝 - The Blue Sisters may have grown up in the same dysfunctional house, but that is where the similarities seem to end. Avery, the eldest, a strait-laced lawyer living in London with her wife, seemingly living the perfect life. Bonnie, an ex-professional boxer who has escaped to LA to work as a bouncer. Lucky, a model since her teenage years, flitting between fashion weeks, never in one place for too long. And Nicky, the beloved sister whose unexpected death left the family in turmoil. Blue Sisters delves into each sister’s life as they come back together a year after Nicky’s death.

💭 - This was (unsurprisingly) an extremely emotional dive into what it means to be a sister, a woman, a mother. Each of the sisters comes with their own flaws, and each is still coming to terms with their grief following Nicky’s death. The relationship between the sisters was developed very well, and felt very natural, especially in their dialogue. I also found it interesting as the theme of addiction arose across the members of the family, though in different ways. I did find some of the narration to be a bit overdone though, and felt there was some unnecessary content that didn’t add much to the story.
Overall a good read, and I feel a lot of people will love it, but for me it just wasn’t outstanding…

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I really enjoyed this tale of three sisters, I found it a super easy read and I was gripped from the start. The characters were all vivid, and I was rooting for them the whole way through.

(Thank you Netgalley for a copy)

This is a very overwhelmingly real novel. I knew of Coco Mellors and have read her previous book (which I had mixed feelings about). Though, just as it was shown in this book, Mellors is an extremely good writer. She is able to discuss a variety of very serious topics without romanticizing them (as I have found a lot of authors do). I personally loved the vivid dynamic between these sisters and the arguments felt real and dramatic, just as sisters can be.

I also really enjoyed the jumping between the different cities in which they lived in--it added some fun and mystique to the whole plot.
Mellor's tender and sentimental writing is so worth noting. It feels as though it ties this whole book together and unifies the characters even further.

May do a longer review upon rereading.
Loved.

This book is a hit, for girls everywhere that are sisters (even if we don’t have sisters).

We follow Avery, Bonnie, and Lucky, sisters who are desperately trying to make sense of their lives and their new dynamic that has been forever altered by the loss of ¼ of the Blue sisters, Nicky. Mellors expertly navigates themes of love, loss, grief, dysfunctional family dynamics, and addiction through alternating POVs of the sisters, an approach that ensures there’s a little something for every reader.

What I loved the most about this book was the sisters learning to give grace to each other, to those around them, and most importantly to themselves. The writing is not only fantastic but also authentically realistic. All these elements culminate in a cathartic reading experience.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the arc!

I devoured Cleopatra and Frankenstein and when I read the premise of Mellor’s second book I knew I was going to love it.

I have two sisters and our relationship and bond is something I can’t put into words, but that’s exactly what Mellors has done in Blue Sisters. It’s authentic, emotional, funny and I honestly couldn’t put it down. A truly fantastic read.

Also, LOVE the cover!

I was very excited t read this after being utterly consumed by Cleopatra and Frankenstein and it did not disappoint!

This is about three Sisters dealing with life a year after a big loss, it explores grief, motherhood, chronic pain, addiction, sobriety and relationships in various forms. I have to admit that this book took me a little longer to become invested in as there were three main characters/perspectives but once I had gotten to know the Blue sisters I was hooked and it broke my heart again and again. Being an only child this complex look at sibling love is fascinating, the characters and written brilliantly, each with flaws that could consume them but at the same time deeply human and relatable.

This book focuses on 3 sisters navigating their relationship after their sister death. Obviously this is book is about the relationship between sisters, as someone that does not have a sister I found it incredible to read because it gave me all the insight I need. I feel like sisters are complex things, this read although deep was incredibly fun to read. It was laced in humour, and stability.

Mellor always does a great job at touching on the harder aspects of life and she does this brilliantly. Exploring grief and the different ways that manifests in different people sounds like a hard job but it felt effortless to read.

This was such a complex story with all kind of drama and feelings that I was left feeling weird about it, like I wanted it to end to see the characters at some sort of end but in the same time I wanted to continue reading about them. I loved their complexities and reading about their relationship and their own view of each other and of the events that took place in their lives. Also, the way every one of them dealt with grief showed that it's unique to each individual but still they were not alone in that moment they just had to let the others in their lives.
Loved the story and the writing and can't wait to see what else Coco Mellors has under her pen.