I was granted an advance review copy of this book, but hadn’t had time to read it until recently (which is good for you guys, as if you like the sound of it, it’s even out in paperback now!) Being one of 3 sisters, and having 3 daughters, it appealed to me as a book exploring those relationships.

You initially meet the 3 sisters in the cities where they are living – London, LA and Paris – and the different ‘vibes’ of each location is really well described. There are flashbacks both to their childhoods and the more recent past so you can become familiar with the back story of the whole family.

They then all end up in New York (again, the city is like a character in its own right).

Each of the sisters have their own demons and battles, and each character is well thought out and written. The interaction between them is also really well observed. Whilst the book is looking at the relationships between the sisters – it also looks at wider family issues, their own personal demons with addiction, personal relationships and motherhood.

I found it really quite moving at times, and really enjoyed the writing style.

The final chapter was 10 years down the line, and I was particularly pleased with the tying up of loose ends – although not necessarily as you’d expect them to be tied.

Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this book – and would definitely read more by Coco Mellors.

Thsi book was not what I expected, at all, but wow was it good and depressing.
It's tragically beautiful like the sisters written about and their life.
This is angsty. Real. And a must-read.

Better late than never. Thank you so much for granting me early access to this book. What a pleasant ride it was.
This book is a beautiful heartbreaker about sisters and family ties—packed with all the depth of a character study, but with plenty of plot to keep things moving. Told through each sister’s perspective, jumping between past and present, it’s a style that hooked me from the start, and I’m so glad I read this.

Incredible. Another smash from Coco Mellors. I didn't want the book to end. The characters were beautiful in their own messy ways.

I loved this book. Each of the sisters was a relatable, sympathetic character. I particularly liked how every person was a flawed, very real person but still someone that I could sympathise with and understand.
I would gladly read more by this author.

this was a challenging, reflective read. its about 4 sisters who couldn’t be more different from each other. it showed layers of dynamics of them, how they love and hate and everything-in-between. how their lives changed since the death of one of the sisters. each have their own problems, it’s all messy, but that’s the book’s charm.

i was unsure i’d like it at the beginning. i found it hard to grasp the plot because there’s flashbacks here and there, but i kept reading. around 40% mark i started to get intrigued. the chapters are very long, but i was glad that this book uses 3rd person POV because 1st person POV would make it extremely confusing. the ending gave me some sort of calmness, very fitting and deserved after the shitshows they’ve been through. i liked it.

I loved Cleopatra and Frankenstein so I went into this equally excited and nervous. I needn't have worried, this is a truly fantastic novel by Coco Mellors. For anyone who has more of a complex family life, this depicts sisterly dynamics so well. It's clear what roles each of the sisters play in the family and the pressure they feel to keep up their end of the family deal. It's a perfect read for anyone who likes to be in the messiness. Each sister is having a tough time in her own way but trying to find their way through it. A super refreshing read, if tough at times.

Coco Mellors does not disappoint with her second book either, quite the opposite: it is almost as good as Cleopatra and Frankenstein.

Mellors manages to write characters that drip with problems, who are anything but perfect and who could not be more human and more real. Lucy, Avery, Bonnie and Nicky are a rattle with tremendous strength. All characters are lovingly and detailed by Mellors, as you already know from her first book. And I am more than absolutely thrilled with that. You want to know more about the sisters, about their suffering, their fate and their future. The writing style makes the book practically no longer let you put down, because it literally draws you into the spell without being too intrusive. The same goes for the sisters, of course.

I found the story of the four sisters refreshing, beautiful and at the same time difficult. Just as I expected. Fate is poignant and you get excited from the first to the last page. You lose yourself in every single sister. A unique gift that Mellors knows how to use well. My absolute recommendation!

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