Blue Sisters: Signed Edition - From the Author of Cleopatra and Frankenstein
Hardback Published on: 23/05/2024
Price: £16.99
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A beautiful novel about sisterhood, grief and addiction
Avery, Bonnie and Lucky are the Blue sisters, united by blood, poor parenting and their overwhelming grief for their sister, Nicky, who they lost a year ag... READ MORE
her best yet!!
I was over the moon to be sent a proof of this by the publishers, and what a delightful book it was. Mellors writes so beautifully, it was poignant, gut pu... READ MORE
Fantastic, stunning, characters you just want to hug
From the very first page I knew I was going to love Blue Sisters. I was captivated by each of their characters and I love how fully developed each of their... READ MORE
A worthy second novel
My initial feelings are bit divided on Blue Sisters — which is not necessarily a bad thing; sometimes marinating post-read views is like sticking a sponge ... READ MORE
Heartbreaking in the most addictive way.
As soon as I picked up this book, I knew it would be a good one.
A beautiful story showcasing how three sisters process grief and handle their differin... READ MORE
Glorious
Coco Mellors has written a book of incredible depth, compassion and understanding.
In my opinion no one writes a messy, dramatic character as well as M... READ MORE
Addiction, Sisterhood and Healing
Following on from Cleopatra and Frankenstein, Mellors turns her attention to a family riddled with mistrust and addiction. While ‘Cleo’ had some really bri... READ MORE
Blown away, yet again.
Having loved Cleopatra and Frankenstein, I knew this was going to be exceptional but I wasn't expecting to come away having loved it even more.
The boo... READ MORE
Another Hit from Mellors
There is something special in Coco Mellors writing that makes me desperate to come back for more. I was so excited to receive an advanced copy of Blue Sist... READ MORE
Heartfelt and angsty look at sisterhood
Blue Sisters is a heartfelt, angsty, rock-and-roll version of the March sisters from Little Women, if we got to see how they coped with the first anniversa... READ MORE
An exploration of sisterhood, grief, addiction in a book that doesn't feel too heavy.
Blue Sisters is a stunning literary portrait of sisterhood and all its complexities. I love the way Coco Mellors explores the topics of grief, addiction, a... READ MORE
God I love Coco Mellors!
This really does feel like a 21st century Little Women and it is absolutely beautiful, painful, hilarious, relatable, and just stunning. I love the convers... READ MORE
A heartbreaking book about sisterhood
Great writing, detailed characters—you should get ready for an emotional ride while reading Blue Sisters. Mellors excels at creating characters who exist i... READ MORE
The Shocking Reinvention of a Family
A chaotic family finds itself emotionally shattered and at their own personal ground zero following the death of one of four sisters. The three remaining s... READ MORE
Messy, dysfunctional girl heaven!
I loved Coco Mellors’s debut Cleopatra and Frankenstein, so had to get my hands on a proof of her second book, and went into it with high hopes. Quite fran... READ MORE
Couldn’t put it down
I really enjoyed this one. All of the sisters had an interesting and different life and I loved how they were together as well as apart. Even though Nicky ... READ MORE
Moving and Messy in all the best ways
This was such a wonderful exploration of grief and sisterhood. The sisters and their varying personalities were so well done, some incredible characterisat... READ MORE
Absolutely mesmerising, you won't be able to put this down
I devoured this book. Mellors' writing is so beautiful and she handles sensitive topics with such care. I was drawn into the lives of the three sisters fro... READ MORE
An absolute winner
Wow... this book! Just wow! I adored every single part of it. There is no way my review will do it any kind of justice. The Blue Sisters gives us three inc... READ MORE
Heart-wrenching but breathtakingly beautiful!
Cleopatra and Frankenstein is one of my all time favourite books and I knew I would feel the same about Blue Sisters. I have fallen in love with these char... READ MORE
A journey through grief and rebirth
I loved this book. Super easy to immerse yourself in the world of the Blue sisters, a trio so complex and flawed and yet ultimately endearing.
Almost aki... READ MORE
Superb!
I loved the character-writing! There are so many little details that would've required so much thought behind, which really brings the characters to life. ... READ MORE
Painfully boring...
Unfortunately, this just didn’t deliver for me at all. The painfully long chapters felt slow and to be honest, pretty boring. I really struggled to get int... READ MORE
Beautifully heartbreaking
I was not convinced at first to read this new novel of Coco Mellors as I had been a bit disappointed by their first one, but oh how glad I am that I did !
... READ MORE
Heart-wrenchingly beautiful
I had high expectations going into Blue Sisters and I think I’ve just found one of my favourite books of all time...
Blue Sisters follows three sisters ... READ MORE
Beautifully written, poignant tale of sisterhood.
A thoughtful tale of the ups and downs of being sisters, all different but all with their own issues.
Set against the backdrop of New York, where they gre... READ MORE
A deeply moving and heartfelt examination of sisterhood.
I was hooked from the very first page, and I didn't get my breath back until the very last. What a beautiful novel.
—"Lucky is twenty-six years old, and... READ MORE
Mellor's doesn't disappoint, this book tackles complicated emotions with such care and honesty!
When I saw Coco Mellors was releasing a new book, featuring themes of sisterhood and female friendship.. I was counting down the days until its release!
T... READ MORE
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Exceptional - a top read for this year!
Well, damn. I loved Cleo & Frank, but this is on a whole other level - from the very first page I was in DEEP. Which is saying something given that I have ... READ MORE
A beautifully executed literary portrait of sisterhood and grief.
Blue Sisters is a tender portrayal of sisterhood and all its complexities. I love the way Coco Mellors explores the topics of grief, addiction, and familia... READ MORE
Beautifully written.
A beautifully written novel about grief, addiction and sisterly bond. It made me wish I had 3 sisters of my own. Heartbreaking at times but an absolutely g... READ MORE
Moving and beautiful, an emotional adventure that steals the heart
This was one of my favourite books to read when it was released in 2024. Mellors conjures an incredibly real and moving cast of characters, exploring the i... READ MORE
Raw, radiant, and unforgettably real.
Blue Sisters was recommended to me for its exploration of grief and sisterhood - and it delivered in every possible way. Coco Mellors has written the kind ... READ MORE
Synopsis
From the author of Cleopatra and Frankenstein.
Blue Sisters tells the story of three exceptional - and exceptionally different - sisters as they return to their family home in New York from their respective lives in Paris, London and LA in the wake of the death of their beloved fourth sister.
As they are reunited whilst attempting to cope with this terrible loss, they must navigate addiction, grief and ambition and learn what it takes to fall in love with life again.
Publisher information
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- ISBN: 9780008706029
- Number of pages: 352
- Dimensions: 240 x 159 x 33 mm
- Weight: 560g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allA Testament to Sisterhood
After reading, and loving, Coco Mellors debut book, ‘Cleopatra and Frankenstein’, last year, ‘Blue Sisters’ was by far one of my most anticipated releases ... READ MORE
Genuinely frustrating
I’ve tried several times to start reading this and get into it but, it’s just lacking whatever it is that some books have that makes me want to continue re... READ MORE
A novel about sisterhood, letting go & learning how to live again.
Blue Sisters tells the story of 3 estranged sisters trying to navigate their complex relationships and personal lives in the wake of their sister’s death.
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Captivating and Subtle
I loved Cleopatra & Frankenstein so was very keen to pick this up, I think coco Mellors really defines the style that she teased in her first book. The pac... READ MORE
Wrestled a Bit with this One
My first Coco Mellors book, and I had some mixed feelings about it. I went in knowing almost nothing about the storyline (as I like to do) but for this one... READ MORE
Moving
Enjoyed this book and found it very moving. However at times found it a little cheesy!
Beautifully written and engaging family drama
”As long as you are alive, it is never too late to be found”
With Blue Sisters Coco Mellors tells us the journey of three entitled and privilege girls t... READ MORE
Simply beautiful
This is Coco Mellors second book and once again I have been blown away.
Coco has such a beautiful way with words. I honestly felt as though I was in th... READ MORE
A rich and impactful delve into the true meaning of sisterhood
This book was INCREDIBLE
Loved it!
This book was such a quick read for me ( 4 days).
I enjoyed the different pov and different perspectives on sisterhood. This book brought me to tears and ... READ MORE
Reveals the true nature of sibling relationships
A powerful read about the unique bond of sisterhood and how grief and addiction affects that in many different ways. Told through three different POVs (eac... READ MORE
A Compelling Family Drama
I enjoyed Cleopatra and Frankenstein, Mellors' first book, but it was a little disjointed. This, on the other hand is completely cohesive. Tightly plotted,... READ MORE
Stunning novel
Coco Mellors is one of my favoured authors - I am still obsessed with her debut novel Cleopatra and Frankenstein, and I can safely say the same for her new... READ MORE
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Gorgeous Read!
Thank you to the publishers for this review copy, sorry it sat in the piles for far too long.
This is an absolutely gorgeous read.
Each sisters story too... READ MORE
Page-turner, Thought Provoker.
By the end of the Blue Sisters, Coco Mellors encapsulated one of life’s great but forgotten lessons: all of our wrongs, have the power to lead us to the ri... READ MORE
First from this author
My first book from Coco Mellors and I was amazed. I felt part of the sisters lives, the highs, the lows and the in betweens. A real exploration of grief, l... READ MORE
Misfortune & family bond "None of us are that important" as we are made to believe.
A great story of selfblame and the struggles a family go through, the decisions made along the way keep you invested in this story, the characters are rela... READ MORE
emma bought me this
took it off my wishlist cause my best friend emma bought me it
Sally Rooney, but better
I loved it! Mellors is probably best described, I think, as a more engaging (in my view), and less political version of Sally Rooney. The characters are vi... READ MORE
Beta Test Review
Beta Test Review
Novel set in USA, PARIS, LONDON
This is the story of four female siblings, born to a couple in Manhattan. Avery is the eldest, still over-functioning for Lucky and Bonnie and trying to ho... READ MORE
BLUE SISTERS
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. COULDN'T PUT THE BOOK DOWN.
Great Read!
This book captivated me, and I didn't expect it to.
How the sisters lives interlink and all are going through their own issues and dealing with their own... READ MORE
Just the first chapter of Blue Sisters is as invigorating as a Ramones gig opening with Blitzkrieg Bop, and an intoxicating reminder of what is now only a distant memory, as is my leather jacket with safety pins and chains
I’m more accustomed to watching and writing reviews of 1950s/’60s film noirs, just for fun as there’s no money in it, but if this is what reading a novel i... READ MORE