Review: Little Pieces of Me

Little Pieces of Me by Alison Hammer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Paige Miller receives an email that shakes her world. She has learned through DNA testing that her biological father is alive. Problem is, Paige is grieving for the man she thought was her father for most of her life. Stunned, Paige begins to search for answers, digging into memories of her childhood, which made her question her mother's love.
It's 1975 and Betsy Kaplan is in her second year at the University of Kansas., A fight with her boyfriend causes Betsy to seek consolation in the arms of another man, Andy Abrams. But when she learns that her one night stand has lasting consequences, Betsy has to create a stable life for her unborn child. Her past is not something she wants to talk about with her daughter.
Her mother's refusal to revisit the past leads Paige on a quest to talk to the only other person would would know the truth. This dual timeline gives us a compelling story from each character's perspective and we are given front-row seats behind each of the decisions made.
I absolutely loved the dual timeline. I think the author handled this feature well. There was a great balance between the two timelines -- Now and Then -- which really showed how decisions of the past affect the future. But I did enjoy the Then narrative better. Paige was troubled about so many things and it was great to see her not only love herself but gain a better understanding of her mother. I was so glad that the author showed us Betsy's POV as well because that kept her likable and relatable. The secondary characters were also well-developed although I would have to loved to see more of Paige's relationship with her sister explored. The title was apt and the cover design is really pretty. I look forward to reading more from this author.
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