This hard hitting book shows us someone with multiple personalities disorder and how their brain works. Now as someone who don’t have mpd myself I can not say if this is an accurate portrayal of someone whose has mod. I will say as someone with anxiety this book at times was triggering knowing what happened to Dylan to make these personalities a thing is just breaks my heart over all I will give this book 4 stars

I wasn’t expecting to read this book in a day, but here we are. I couldn’t put this book down. The writer really makes you feel like you’re in it. Learning Dylan’s story really made me have more empathy for people with DID and the difficulties they go through.

I could not put this book down! It was so compelling and page turning, it had me hooked. I enjoyed exploring all the characters stories. This book was fascinating and I really enjoyed the plot, it kept me interested. I loved the writing and all the characters were very well developed. I would read this again!

I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

Pieces of Me by Kate McLaughlin
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Dylan wakes up in an apartment that she doesn’t recognize. Thinking she partied too hard last night, she plays it cool. But when she discovers she has lost her memories for three days, her questions lead to unexpected answers about herself.
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This book impressed me so much. I was in awe of how much this story affected me. It was powerful and gut-wrenching, and I don’t think I’ll be the same.
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Dylan was so brave and endured a lot in this book. I loved how she kept going as she learned how to make her new situation work for her.
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I don’t think I can put into words how amazing this story was. If triggers are not an issue for you then can I recommend going into the story blind? But if you have triggers then you should double check them.
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5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book was the best book I’ve ever read on this subject.

DID stories have a special place in my heart. They provide entertainment, suspense, and an unreliable narrator. Any book I've read with a main character that had DID was a thrilling ride and this one was no different.

Pieces of Me was such a good story. Kate McLaughlin did an amazing job researching DID and wrote the book without being over the top. It actually felt real. It could be a little slow and predictable at times, but that didn't keep me from enjoying it.

Pieces of Me deals with the subject of Dissociative Identity Disorder. Eighteen-year old Dylan struggles with losing time, and after waking up disoriented and learning she's lost three days, she's driven to search for answers. Pieces of Me is her story as she learns to live with the others residing within in a healthy, productive manner. The author does a deep character exploration of how mental illness affects the life of the victim and their friends and family. Author Kate McLaughlin has obviously researched the subject well and utilized the material to weave it in with the characters and plot in such a manner to render a heartfelt, informative story.

This book held my interest from the beginning. It was a fascinating and dark read about the mental health journey of 18 year old Dylan who is diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Dylan is losing time and seeks help to try and figure out why. I did feel the book was written beautifully, but not super emotional. A lot of the book is Dylan trying to figure out the why of her current mental health issues while dealing with the voices in her head. Be prepared for some serious situations and please check your trigger warnings.

Thank you so much to NetGalley for the arc. I loved every piece of this story. Disclaimer, this is very VERY YA but I am a huge fan of YA so it was fine with me. Its a look at DID (dissociative identity disorder) which is was once call Multiple Personality Disorder. The only other books I can recall that dealt with DID was the book Sybil and also a book by Mary Higgins Clark called All around the Town.

I digress

This book took a very sensitive topic and handled it beautifully.

I did not know what to expect going in to Pieces of Me by Kate McLaughlin, but I think that may have been for the best. This one explores themes of mental health and specifically Dissociative Identity Disorder.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.

I am beating myself up for waiting so long to pick this one up - PIECES OF ME was one of my favorite reads this month, to close out the year. I so enjoyed this fast-paced young adult novel and the education it provides around Dissociative Identity Disorder. It did such a good job at educating readers about DID and how those impacted can process through their diagnosis and learning about the other identities.

I think this book and the mental health aspect was handled so well - everyone truly let the impacted character lead their own story.

Pieces of Me by Kate McLaughlin is done really really well. She takes a unique approach to mental health and identity and expertly shows living with Dissociative Identity Disorder. I feel mental health and how those affected suffer day to day, is not easy for many to understand. This novel really opens a readers eyes to the struggles of DID. I loved the realistic feeling of this story with family, coping and the slow reveal of triggers. Really well done and I recommend checking the content mentions too.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

This book is best to go in blind. I don’t want to say too much but this had me flipping the pages quickly to the end!

Thank you #wednesday and #NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

This was a well thought out story about a character with DID, and the author definitely did her research on this one. I enjoyed that it didn’t feel like an over the top, exaggerated story about someone suffering from a mental illness. I am giving it three stars because I found it to be slow in some places & a little predictable. I think Kate did a wonderful job at researching while writing this & that definitely helped the story along.

Man, this was a book that I went in blind, having no idea what it was about other than the Author and the stunning cover. What a remarkable story this was!

I was absolutely fascinated by this storyline. I went in blind and I think that’s the ideal way to read this book. The writing itself was enjoyable, but the topic is what kept me intrigued.

3.5

A riveting book that you can't put down. Dylan, the main character, wakes up in bed with a guy she doesn't know and can't remember how she got there. Losing time is something that she has been experiencing for a while but this time it was for three days. Dylan is diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder and learns that she has a system of alters, distinct individuals, who live in her brain. They were created by her as a result of trauma that she experienced as a child. The content of the story is disturbing and heavy, but it's balanced with a lightness as Dylan begins to accept her alters. You can't help but feel that the timeline of progression is a bit unrealistic as events fall neatly into place. It's still a fascinating read and will appeal to young adults.

The cover is truly striking. Dylan’s upbringing was privileged, with divorced yet wealthy parents, and a close bond with her twin brother. On the surface, her life appears idyllic, but beneath it lies a struggle—bouts of ADHD and drinking binges. Recently, she’s been “losing time,” frequently awakening in unfamiliar places with no recollection of her activities. When she discovers she’s spent three days with a boy named Connor without memory, Dylan recognizes the need for help. Eventually diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID), she begins to understand the voices and presences that seem to inhabit her mind. However, this diagnosis brings its own fears, and Dylan questions her ability to persevere.

This book took me by surprise, deviating from my expectations but proving to be exceptionally compelling. I had never read a book centred on Dissociative Identity Disorder, and this one handled the topic with such skill that it immediately drew me in.

The author possesses a remarkable command of language. The book’s intricate details and seamless narrative flow will ensnare your attention from the very start.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for sending a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.