A review by carriepond
Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors follows three sisters a year after the unexpected death of their fourth sister, Nicky. Oldest sister Avery is a lawyer who lives in London and has been in recovery for over a decade. Bonnie, the next oldest, was a rising star in the boxing world before she blew up her life and moved to southern California, where she works as a bouncer. The youngest sibling, Lucky, is a model in Paris whose hard-partying ways have detoured decidedly into addiction. When the women hear that their mother plans to sell the apartment where the sisters grew up, they separately make their way back to New York, forcing them to deal with the fallout of their grief over their sister.

This book deals with heavy topics-- grieving the loss of a sibling, the unique and powerful bonds between sisters, addiction, and chronic pain, to name a few. I thought it was well-written and even though all the characters were blowing up their lives left and right, I was invested in them and wanted things to turn out well for them. The book's discussion of both sisterhood and addiction was particularly compelling. I recommend this to folks who enjoy books exploring complicated family relationships or grief. 

I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway. Thanks to the publisher for a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
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