A review by smileymiley550
Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What a beautiful, heartbreaking, and reflective familial saga filled with dynamic characters and an immersive and realistic look at addiction. The writing truly jumped off the page--it was tactile, specific, and riveting. I felt I was living alongside the characters. I was in the boxing ring, crying with sisters on the bathroom floor mid-fight, on a drug-induced bender, etc.

Unfortunately, I could not get over the age difference between Bonnie and Pavel. I actually really liked their dynamic together and found their relationship beautiful. But I wish he would have been closer in age to Bonnie, or that the author wouldn't have mentioned their age difference. I just couldn't see them through anything other than a grooming lens.

I really enjoyed the ending. It seemed like a realistic conclusion to me, considering how deep addiction runs in this family. And as the oldest sister of 3 girls, this story hit me hard, and it will stay with me for a long time.

I am grateful for the free ARC ebook copy that was provided to me by NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group, and Ballatine Books. All opinions are my own.
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