3-Star Review:

Mirror Me is an intriguing dive into dissociative identity disorder, with an easy-to-read writing style that kept me engaged. The premise, where Eddie thinks he might’ve killed his brother’s fiancée while struggling with his alter ego, Pär, was fascinating. As someone who’s into DID, I found the psychological elements pretty compelling.

That said, the pace was slow, and some parts felt like they dragged on. You’ll definitely need to suspend disbelief at times to go along with the story, especially when things take unexpected turns. The plot didn’t go where I thought it would, which kept things interesting.

Overall, it’s a solid read, though the story could’ve moved a bit faster.

Thanks to NetGalley and Little A for an e-arc in exchange for my review!

This is the most unique novel I have ever read. The perspectives and storyline are all surprising. The writing is flowy and keeps the reader interested. I would recommend it to anyone who likes Fiction.

Thank you to Netgalley and Little A for a copy of this. It is out now!

An ambitious and interesting novel, with a unique premise and a narrative voice totally unlike any other.

Eddie Asher, a startlingly handsome bi-racial man and our third-person POV narrator, was adopted as an infant by a white family, granting Eddie loving parents, and an older brother, Robert, that he quickly came to idolize. But could that also have been the start of all his problems? For not only is adult Eddie (now twenty-seven years-old) plagued by alienation, insecurity, and agonizing racial loneliness — but he suffers from mysterious black-outs, leaving huge jagged gaps in his memory that no therapist can seem to get to the bottom of.

The plot thickens when we, the reader, meet Par - a first-person narrator as mysterious as he is intriguing. Par, who presents as a sort of dissociative identity, lives within Eddie, taking over when Eddie needs him, as a sort of psychological trauma-buster - managing situations he deems to be too intense for fragile Eddie to handle.

Eddie’s world becomes even more chaotic when he meets the exotic Wynter family - artistically-gifted Black dance-studio owners, with a mixed-race fourth daughter, Lucy, that Eddie is immediately drawn to. Even if she happens to be the fiancé of his brother, Robert.

How Eddie will manage his rapidly escalating identity crisis, his tortuous and fragmented memory, his growing dependance on Lucy and her clan, and what now appears to be a black-out-driven penchant for violence, is the subject of this story - along with, perhaps even more importantly, — questions surrounding what has led to Eddie’s precarious psychological state, and what (if anything exists at all) will it take to see him made whole?

Interesting questions, handled with a well-crafted cast of characters and a few dramatic twists this reader only partially saw coming.

A great big thank you to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for an ARC of this book. All thoughts presented are my own.

Firstly thanks to NetGalley for my copy of this! All opinions naturally are my own!

As a physiological thriller girly who hasn’t read a whole lot of thriller lately I was excited to get myself into this one! And also being myself, a host of mixed reviews on a book makes me all the more nosey and curious about it, so I was intrigued to say the least!

This was a clever, and original suspense novel - it took me a while to get into but once I got into it I was hooked. Right from the beginning I felt uneasy because of Pär. It made me want to know more: why, what and how - although I do feel like sometimes the novel had me questioning what was going to happen a little too much - to a point where it almost took me out of my reading flow. I did wonder who all of these characters were and how they all played a part in each of their lives. The characters all had a life of their own. Sometimes authors throw a character in the mix and then forget about them but not in this one. Somehow each character was intertwined with another which made the story more enjoyable.

This is a wild story that delves into every aspect of who we are, who we believe ourselves to be, and how others see us. Overall, I think that it’s a tricky book to review - its very well written and all of the characters are well fleshed out - but sometimes it can feel very wordy, and the story jumping around a lot between timeframes and characters only adds to the foreshadowing - and to you trying to think of the answers, which at times can pull you out of the content. In general I would reccomend this read though, because of the uniqueness of both the writing and subject matter, and the way in which its been explored - its not without its flaws, but it was definitely thrilling!

This was a slowburn but after a second chance, it was jawdropping good.

a very great psychological thriller, with lots of suspense.

I recommended to buy and put to your TBR

Such a fantastic book!!!!!!!!!!! this is a great story with a lot of twists and turns, and it makes you second guess your own opinions while reading. So much is going on and i love the themes of lies, betrayal, mental illness, secrets, etc. There is a lot that seems suspicious while reading so I loved finding out what happened

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complementary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

Fascinating insight into did athough im. Bit lost on which bits where the disorder and which were fiction for the plot. Still a good read different from my usual read. The character were very well written and the issues of race/religion/sexuality/mental health covered with respect and understanding.
3.5 stars ✨

This was an interesting read. I don't feel like the description did a great job of summarizing this story. I thought this was going to more about the dual/split personalities but was more about Eddie's upbringing (which I felt was predictable). From the moment Andy was introduced and everyone had mistaken him for Eddie, I knew. This felt more like A Little Life, but less graphic and the addition of a split personality. I feel like this would have been better without the split personality part but understand why it was added in.

What a wild and fascinating story! Mirror Me takes us on a deep dive into Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), memories, and the unique, complex bond between twins. Through a richly layered narrative, we meet Eddie Asher, whose childhood is marked by the presence of an "Other." Eddie describes this Other—Pär—as someone who steps in to handle the heavy lifting in his life.

But Pär isn’t just a concept; he’s a fully realized alter with his own perspective. As the story unfolds, Pär shares his insights on Eddie’s life, his twin brother, and the people in Eddie’s orbit, including a mysterious woman who becomes central to their story. The alternating voices of Eddie and Pär create a unique narrative dynamic that draws readers into the intricate workings of Eddie’s mind and life.

Lisa Williamson Rosenberg does an incredible job of weaving together themes of identity, trauma, and resilience in this deep exploration of DID. Mirror Me is a compelling psychological thriller.

This is a story that will keep you captivated, with twists and revelations that linger long after the final page. Highly recommended for readers who appreciate complex psychological narratives and thought-provoking storytelling.

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Mirror Me by Lisa Williamson Rosenberg was a super entertaining story.
A compelling read with interesting characters who suck you in immediately.
I devoured Mirror Me and loved every second of it.

This was a really interesting take on growing up and having your own voice. I liked the main characters however Lucy wasn't the best. I felt like she tried to control the situation too much. I liked the writing and how the characters developed. The characters grow significantly throughout the book and I found that one of the most interesting aspects of the novel. While I won't reread this book, I can see how other people might. I can also see how the audience would relate to the situations this author covered.

Mirror Me is a riveting, thought-provoking, and intricately plotted story of a man trying to decipher his identity. Rosenberg's prose and details are beautiful, and her characters interesting and complex. I love books that switch between multiple perspectives, and I’ve never read a multi-perspective book quite like this!