I just finished reading the ARC of Little Pieces of Me by Alison Hammer. A great story, very easy to read. Really enjoyable. Interesting story line and liked the going back in time and how the mothers character changed over that time. Might just be me but I had trouble picturing the main character and her sisters at the age they were supposed to be portrayed in the book. As I am of similar age I found their behaviour more like mid to early 20's. Just my opinion, and would still definitely recommend the book. #LittlePiecesofMe #NetGalley

Imagine this.....you are Daddy's girl to the most amazing, loving Dad a girl could ever have. And one day he has a heart attack and he's gone. Two years later, you find out through a DNA website that the man you adored, was not your biological father! Thank goodness Paige has a support network of friends and a fiancee to help her navigate through all the mixed emotions she is feeling. Her Mom doesn't want to discuss it, but doesn't Paige deserve to know who she really is? I enjoyed this ARC, and I want to thank Netalley, Alison Hammer, and William Morrow for the opportunity to preview it.

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This dramatic read poses some important questions. Is blood really thicker than water, and can we ever overcome the secrets of the past. I kept asking myself those question as I was drawn deeper and deeper into this wonderful story. Loved it!

A family drama that revolves around a forty-something woman who receives an email stating that she has a DNA match. Paige curious but figuring a mistake has been made soon finds her world turned upside down when the DNA proves to be that of her birth father she didn't know existed.
When Paige tries to ask her mother about what she's learned, her mother refuses to discuss the matter. What ensues is a then and now delivery of the story, both Paige's and her mother's. Set in the 70's and current time, the author explores expectations of women both societally and on themselves.
It is also an exploration of mother and daughter relationships. Lastly, the questions of is who you are based on your DNA or your life experiences.
Enjoyed this story very much as it was so well balanced.
Thank you to The Book Club Girl and NetGalley for an early copy in exchange for a honest review.

Thank you to the publisher and @letstalkbooks for a gifted copy of the ebook. This was told in past and present and 3 POVs (Paige, Betsy and Adam). The story’s premise is so relevant and I have friends that have found their birth parent through DNA testing.

I loved reading about Paige as she figures out what to do with the revelation. Her support system is amazing with her fiancé and her friends. The past was equally interesting with Betsy and Adam’s POV. I cold not put this down and read this in 2 days.

Great story, great characters. Interesting spin to the genealogy websites. This is exactly why I’m afraid of them. I loved the dual timelines and how the author was able to distinguish Betsy and Elizabeth. I loved all of the characters. My hope is they do become close and they do celebrate holidays together. Loved the growth of Paige, and truly loved the support and relationship with Jeff.

Thanks to Net Galley for an ARC of this book. It was an easy read but certainly kept me interested. I liked the way the Author went back and forth between the past and present. I thought the characters and plots were well developed. I would recommend this book.

This book immediately draws the reader in. The character depictions are so spot on that the reader is able to picture them talking, discussing and moving through the pages. The plot of the book has you deciding if the situation was real because it definitely could happen. I liked that it was thought provoking in this way.. it made the reader want to continue to read on to see the outcome. The book is a really good read and is worthy of being a selection on Book of the Month. I gave it a 4 because I wanted it to be something I would to read in one day , the characters are fun and engaging but there was one slow spot towards the end. Thanks for the opportunity.. fun experience for this life long reader!

Paige gets a parent/child match on a DNA test she took. She never her dad wasn't her dad. Paige learns the history of her parents past and discovers new relationships in this dual time book.

Wonderful book of family, friendships, and the unexpected. The dual time flows nicely between past and present.

Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC

Little Pieces of Me is an excellent novel about family where the main character finds out her dad isn’t her biological father. A DNA test reveals Paige’s biological father while she is still grieving her father. She is left questioning everything and wondering what is the truth. Paige has a difficult relationship with her mother which makes it hard for Paige to discuss her paternity. Paige ends up trying to find the truth with the help of her friends by sneaking around to trying to find out about her father and eventually meets him. The story is told from Paige’s perspective in the present day and in the past from Betsy and Andy’s perspectives. The chapter switched off between past and present in a way that made it impossible to put down this book. Paige’s mother, Elizabeth, and her college self, Betsy are very different, and I enjoyed learning what caused Betsy to change. Mark is very different in college compared to Paige’s impression of him. Andy was in a difficult situation in college but made some bad choices and didn’t handle things well. However, in the present Andy is very friendly and kind. Paige’s Aunt is a very interesting character with a lot of personality. Little Pieces of Me is an emotional read that caused me to consider what I would do if I was in Paige’s position. I felt like how Paige handled things was realistic and relatable. This book really focuses on family with Paige’s father but also with her mother. This book brings up great discussions, so I highly recommend for book clubs. I read it with LoveARCtually and we discussed Little Pieces of Me with Alison Hammer.

Thank you William Morrow and NetGalley for Little Pieces of Me.

Another novel centering on DNA it’s hard to find a way to make it unique yet Alison Hammer did. Believable characters with whom you want immerse themselves in your lives immediately.

I loved Little Pieces of Me by Alison Hammer. The characters were completely believable and so easy to relate to! I loved the evolution that Paige went through on her own and with some of the other characters. I will be looking for more from Alison Hammer!

Thank you to William Morrow & NetGalley for an advanced copy of Little Pieces of Me by Alison Hammer.

I absolutely LOVED this book. and couldn't put it down.

What would you do when you find out at 43, the man you've called your father your whole life (who passed away 2 years ago) isn't your father when you took an online ancestry DNA test? This book looks at family and identity and what defines who you are? Told in a dual timelines of Paige in the current day and her mom in the 1970s at college in Kansas and Adam her biological dad.

I loved that Paige was an older bride and while this wasn't a romance, it was nice to see an older main character getting married at 43. Her friends and fiancée were all great side characters and offered her such support and love.

This beautiful story takes a look at what it means to be raised by someone but to have someone else’s DNA.
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Paige never felt like she fit in with her family and after her father’s death she’s feeling adrift. After an email that will change her life arrives she questions everything she’s ever known.
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The email says that she was matched with her father, but not the father who raised her.
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Told in dual timelines we find out the truth of how Paige was born and she gets clarity in her parent’s relationship. She finds a place in her family when she always felt left out. With a supporting cast that you are guaranteed to fall in love with, this book had me feeling some strong feelings for everyone. At times heartbreaking and other times funny this book found the perfect mix of emotion.
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This book is out April 13th!
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Thank you #NetGalley and #WilliamMorrowBooks for an arc in exchange for an honest review

Really like this book! Wonderful writing, loved the are the topic was intresting. Book kept me engaged from the beginning.
4 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and the Author and publisher for an ARC copy of this book.The opinions expressed are my own.

I don’t know why I put off reading this book, but let me just say it was excellent! The characters are wonderful and relatable. As the story unfolded it became more and more difficult to put it down. Watching the characters and their relationships develop definitely tugged at my heart strings. This is a great story about family, friends, and love. The love between family and the love between friends that are family. As Paige discovers the truth about her biological father, she is working on discovering who she is. The love and support she has from her friends and fiancé help guide her to that rediscovery. This is definitely a must read, and is one I will be recommending to friends when asked for book suggestions.

Little Pieces of Me’s plot is 100% one of the reasons why I won’t do a DNA test - I don’t need to know some long buried secret. Paige always had a great relationship with her Dad, Mark, and is still coming to terms with his death. She gets an email from a DNA company of a paternal match and she begins to question who she is and where she came from.

What I liked: I really liked Little Pieces of Me. The story was engaging and timely. I liked both present-day Paige and the duel timeline of flashbacks with her mother, Elizabeth/Betsy, Mark and Andy. While I didn’t agree with some of the mother’s choices, they felt real and I understood her motivations.

Paige’s struggle felt true to life and Hammer does a good job of getting the reader into Paige’s head. You can feel her inner turmoil – does she want a relationship with Andy, what does it mean in regards to her dad, and can she repair her relationship with her mother.

I think this would make a good discussion book – it’s easy to read but the issues are timely.

What didn’t work for me: I wished we got more family background growing up – we scratch the surface in the novel – but more background into Paige’s relationship with her mom and sisters would have shed more light on their present day relationships.

Finally, there was a little redundancy in Paige coming to terms with what is happening, as the reader is taken through the same thoughts over and over.

Who should read it: Contemporary fiction fans and book clubs.

What would you do if you found out that the man you thought was your biological father wasn't? How would that impact your identity? How would that impact your view of your past? Your relationships with your family?

43 year old Paige Meyer gets a notification from the company where she has a DNA test on file. They've identified a close male contact- a parent, in fact. Except Paige's beloved father died a couple of years ago, so it must be a mistake. Paige reaches out to the company to tell them of their error, and is politely told that it's not a mistake.

This books chronicles Paige's journey as she determines ho to handle this news and what actions to take (should she investigate? Does she want to know more about her newly discovered biological father? Why has her mom kept this a secret? . Interspersed between chapters is Paige's mom's story. Betsy Kaplan was in college and ... you'll have to read the book to hear her story, and how this discovery impacts Paige and her mom's relationship.

I love this book. It felt real and relatable and will stick with me. It really made me question how I would handle this scenario, and, to tell you the truth, I can't imagine making a DNA test public for matches because I'd be nervous about what might happen!

I enjoyed this book immensely. The topics were interesting and it made me think. It’s not the usual style of book I read but I found it to be entertaining. To read a book about a character who finds out that her whole life might be not what she thought. At the same time there is a story from thEpast being told as well. The intersection of th ethos stories makes this a wonderful thought provoking read.

Thank you Net Galley and William Morrow/Harper Collins for access to the Advanced Reader eBook in exchange for my honest review.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this book when I started, but I was pleasantly surprised at the extreme enjoyment I got from reading this story.

The main focus is on the fact that Paige Meyer receives a notice from a genetic testing company that she has been matched with a parent profile, her father. But her dad passed away 2 years prior, so this seems impossible. Until she learns that it is actually true and there are so many questions she has about her origin.

On the surface the book is clearly about this shocking revelation, but as you get deeper into the story of how Paige came to be, you realize this is a story about family. A mother's love for her child and the decision to give that child the best possible life. Paige misunderstands her mom and her mom, Elizabeth Meyer, unnecessarily punishes herself through Paige's life as she believes she forever owes some type of penance.

The supporting characters are not all that fleshed out, but they are colorful, fun, and unflinchingly devoted to Paige. All in all this is a feel good story with some sad moments sprinkled throughout. I would recommend it as a light, uplifting read.