Allison’s Book Report “Blue Sisters” by Coco Mellors

The first week in December is gone, and Christmas will be here before we know it. You are probably very busy preparing for holiday parties, shopping for that special gift, decorating, and keeping the cat from climbing the Christmas tree and knocking it over. Okay, that last one might just be me. This really is the most wonderful time of the year for my little kitty, Tonks. Having a tree indoors is her chance to connect with her mountain lion roots, and there is no stopping her from stressing me out from her new perch. Regardless of how long our to-do lists are or how naughty my cat is, reading is a great way to take a break from the hustle and treat ourselves to a cozy little moment, so I have a great read to get you through the week.

“Blue Sisters” by Coco Mellors is an interesting take on siblings, grief, and family baggage. The Blue sisters are all exceptional, and as individuals, they are also exceptionally different. Avery, a recovering heroin addict turned buttoned-up lawyer, lives with her wife in London; Bonnie used to be a professional boxer, but after a devastating defeat, she's working as a bouncer in LA; and the youngest, Lucky, is a model in Paris who is trying to outrun her hard-partying ways. They also had a fourth sister, Nicky, whose unexpected death a year ago still has the family reeling. As they each navigate grief, addiction, and ambition, they all return to New York to stop the sale of the apartment they were raised in. The sisters are forced to examine their tumultuous childhood and the loss of the one person who held the family together. Coming home helps them see that the bond between sisters is unlike any other. It is the key to keeping them living after loss and ultimately falling in love with life again. 

Mellors' writing style is full of heart and humor, and her portrayal of a complicated family during the hardest time in their lives is spot on. I got very attached to the Blue sisters. There is something in each of these flawed characters for readers to relate to.

I have fished the cat out of the tree three times while writing this, so send good vibes that she loses interest soon. I encourage you to find some time to read this week, no matter how busy you are – and then pop over to my Instagram @allison.the.reader and tell me what you’re reading this holiday season.