The moment I read the first couple of pages of Blue Sisters, Coco Mellors’ new book, I had a feeling it was going to be a new favorite, and a new favorite it was.
Mellors is known for her debut novel, Cleopatra and Frankenstein, which became a hit instantly. Her second novel didn’t disappoint.
Blue Sisters is centered around three sisters whose fourth sister passed away the year before. The four of them grew up in the heart of New York City, but once Nicky died, the rest of them scattered around the world. They are brought back together in New York when their parents say they are going to sell the apartment they grew up in.
The book alternates between each of the sisters’ points of view, which I feel Mellors did exceptionally well. It can be hard to juggle three perspectives while making them all have their own voice, but Mellors executed it perfectly. You fully feel in the head of each of the characters at each point. You feel like each sister is the main character without it being overwhelming.
My favorite thing about the book was the unique, distinct personalities that each sister had. It truly felt like they were real people with real feelings doing real things. They all went through such rich character development throughout. I would have a favorite character for a couple of chapters, then find something out about another one, and they would be my favorite for the next few chapters – and the cycle kept continuing.
I laughed, cried and felt every emotion in between while reading Blue Sisters. This book dealt with themes of sisterhood, the importance of familial relationships, and grief. Mellors did a beautiful job of talking about difficult topics in light ways, and I quickly fell in love with her writing style.
And even if those aren’t necessarily topics you’re interested in, I believe there’s something that everyone can get out of this book.