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A review by hardcover_hazel
Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
emotional
reflective
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
4.5 ✨
A delicious book! The way Coco makes words melt on your tongue is just magic.
This book made me deeply want a sister. And it also made me find small parts of myself in a variety of characters, based on being human, and being a woman.
This is a story about addiction, about messy (realistic) characters, and about grief.
We follow the Blue sisters - who used to be four, and are now three. A year later, we enter into their lives in time to see their worst mistakes, their lowest lows, their deepest regrets.
And we watch them heal, pull themselves back together, and rebuild their lives.
The metaphors and meaning scattered throughout is just stunning.
(The only thing that disappointed me is one of the stereotypes that bi people struggle with. It’s a bit of a spoiler so I can’t say the word but can we stop the stereotype please).
A delicious book! The way Coco makes words melt on your tongue is just magic.
This book made me deeply want a sister. And it also made me find small parts of myself in a variety of characters, based on being human, and being a woman.
This is a story about addiction, about messy (realistic) characters, and about grief.
We follow the Blue sisters - who used to be four, and are now three. A year later, we enter into their lives in time to see their worst mistakes, their lowest lows, their deepest regrets.
And we watch them heal, pull themselves back together, and rebuild their lives.
The metaphors and meaning scattered throughout is just stunning.
(The only thing that disappointed me is one of the stereotypes that bi people struggle with. It’s a bit of a spoiler so I can’t say the word but can we stop the stereotype please).
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Abortion