To move forward, I’ll have to look back to our past…
I know I have to get myself out of this funk, but it feels impossible. My childhood best friend is dead and nothing in life is working out as I’d planned.
Then Lottie leaves me a ‘jar of joy’ in her will – filled with instructions to visit places where we had our happiest memories. But with every happy memory, I also remember the things that tore us apart.
Because Lottie was keeping secrets. And Jay – the man we both loved – keeps turning up at the same places. Even as I feel pieces of myself begin to heal, some wounds run too deep.
It’s time to make a change in my life, but can Lottie’s jar of joy really give me the strength I need?
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Pieces of Us is a poignant, introspective novel that delicately navigates themes of grief, guilt, friendship, and healing. Told through dual timelines and perspectives, the story follows Sara as she copes with the death of her long-time friend Lottie, while revisiting the highs and lows of their decade-long relationship. Sara’s frustration with Lottie’s past behavior slowly gives way to a deeper understanding of her friend’s motives. Lottie, despite her flaws, emerges as someone trying to bring joy and redemption into Sara’s life, even from beyond the grave.
The dual narrative structure works well, allowing the reader to piece together not only the history of their bond but also how unresolved emotions linger after loss.Ultimately, this is a beautifully written novel that speaks to the power of forgiveness, the weight of memory, and the quiet strength it takes to move forward. It’s a moving exploration of how we carry others with us—even after they’re gone.
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