A beautiful, heartfelt novel written so beautifully a story of love losses and tragedy and a family all trying to cope in different ways and it affects the rest of their lives but eventually they find happiness in the future as well as coming to terms with the past a really emotional read

A family in devastation after the loss of a child and the grief and guilt cause by such a tragedy. Follow the lives of the parents and siblings as they try and come to terms with the loss and the questions that arise through life. A well written truly moving tale.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author & publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

**TRIGGER WARNING, THIS BOOK CONTAINS CHILD LOSS & SUICIDE**

Firstly WOW! What a story, I absolutely couldn't put it down. I think I read this within a couple of days which hasn't happened for a long time. Since having my son 2.5 years ago I have been mindful of stories which contain children. I haven't read anything to do with abductions, missing children or death. Silly really because just because I read it doesn't mean it will happen to our family. I am glad that I didn't read any of the reviews of this book because I wouldn't have picked it up. I am also thankful that I persisted past the first chapter.
A harrowing and beautiful story, I even cried in the bath & now welling up when writing this review. I would instantly read anything by Laura Pearson based on this debut It has taken me a couple of days to write this review as I wanted some time to reflect. Honest & Breathtaking story. I can highly recommend.

What a superb debut from Laura Pearson - she is going to be an author to look out for. Her tragic story about a family who try to cope with two deaths is sad but poignant and uplifting.

Phoebe dies at an early age in the family home. The circumstances are not clear at the beginning but revealed as the story progresses. Each family member feels at fault, and struggle to accept Phoebe's death. Linda (mum) is devastated but also pregnant with Bea. Tom (the husband) and eldest child Esme feel the pain and battle to help Mum. Overcome by guilt Mum commits suicide.

Although the book is sad there are many life affirming moments as Tom, Esme and Bea grow older. The roller-coaster of emotions is quite dramatic. There are new relationships, and the circumstances of Phoebe's death are gradually revealed and the influence it has had on each member of the family.

Gripping! I found it hard to put down and was finished in two evenings.

An emotional, heartbreaking story about a family fragmented after the death of a child.

A brilliant debt novel.

An emotional tale about a family who loses their daughter and what they face afterwards.

I am actually having a hard time writing a review for this book without giving away too much of the story. But, I will say be sure you have some tissue ready when you read it. It feels so real. Just the thought of losing a child is hard enough, but what the family endures afterwards is heartbreaking.

The book is told in two parts. The first part of the book is about Linda and Tom Sadler and how losing their daughter, Phoebe, changes their relationship and other daughter’s life. The second part is 25 years later and focuses on sisters, Esme and Bea. We learn how the death of Phoebe has affected their lives. When Esme reveals some secrets to Bea, she doesn’t know if it will help or harm the family even more, but she needs to open up about them.

This is one of those books that once you read it, you can’t get it out of your mind.

*Thank you to Agora Books and NetGalley for the ARC of this book for an honest review.

I read this book in two sittings, it was incredibly sad but also gave a fascinating insight into how different members of the same family deal with one tragic event. I definitely recommend this book.

This is the story of three family members who each make a seemingly small mistake leading to a devastating outcome and years of consequences. The writing is exceptional with raw grief filtering through every page. It’s a harrowing read at times where you feel desperately sorry for all of them. The characterisation is flawless and Esme crept into my heart. For a debut novel this is astoundingly beautiful.

Three sisters, not each knowing each other as one is taken far too soon. A family torn apart by grief and guilt, we begin reading about Esme as a child when her little sister Pheobe has died. Linda and Tom are dealing with the tragic loss of their daughter and trying to keep everything together but sadly it doesn't work.
Missing Pieces is a tragic story of loss within a family. The book is told over two generations when Esme is a child and again when she is an adult. The youngest sister Bea is born just after Pheobe has dies, and Bea is now a grown up dealing with her own life when she learns what happened when they were children.
I enjoyed reading Missing Pieces but I felt it was a little cliche in places and some of the stronger storyline was glossed over a little too much.

I found this book to be heartbreaking and heart lifting in equal measure. It’s a story of loss and grief and how a family can be fractured seemingly beyond repair. It’s also a story of love and growth and hope for the future.

It is hard to believe that this is the Laura Pearson's first book and what a fantastic book it is. This is a heart-wrenching account of a family's loss which leaves the surviving family members is a very fragile state. After the initial account of the loss and subsequent tragedy in 1985, fast forward to 2011 when the surviving sisters have grown up and are involved in careers of their own, both of whom are still haunted by secrets surrounding their sister's death. This book deserves more than 5 stars and I am so looking forward to reading future books by this author. Have some tissues handy.

I'm almost lost for words after reading this novel. What can I say because I don't think the word emotional quite covers it.

The book is split into two parts, past and present. And whilst I think both parts were written well, it was the first part that had me well and truly sobbing whilst the second had me filled with hope.

*Trigger warning*

This book covers the subjects of child loss and suicide.

I found it was done in a sensitive manner and the characters had some real depth to them which would make it hard for any reader to not connect in some shape or form.

The only thing that made me mark the book down was that the suicide side of things seemed to be brushed over in a sense, I wanted more of the aftermath instead of skipping years down the line, a third piece of the puzzle would have added extra detail to both the storyline and the people who were portrayed in this book.

Missing Pieces is a novel that begins in such a harrowing way that the ending is almost a surprise, when I reached the last page I had a feeling of peace. It wasn't a cut and dry ending, it was left open to the thoughts of what we see happening next.

A refreshing read that I would recommend to others.

This book told a gentle story of family heartbreak and picking up the pieces again afterwards. Such brilliant descriptions of the characters made them feel like friends and such a moving story made it impossible not to feel real emotion for them. Brilliantly written

A fabulous book that draws you in to the sister's lives and what has happened since they last visited the cabins. I could not put this book down and although you knew what had happened in the past it did not take away any enjoyment from turning the pages.

A beautiful heart-breaking story that goes through all the feels while it explores grief. This book will tear your heart out.

Loved thinking it really tugged at the heart, what a sad story from so many perspectives but with such a lovely outcome, would highly recommend.

Wow. A very emotional book but a clever one. Towards end of book one of the characters explains how she felt in her childhood through letters to her sister, I thought that was gripping and couldn’t wait to finish the book. Would thoroughly recommend.

This was a book which did not leave my hand , the story involves 3 sisters of one who's died then the last sister is born , then the family suffer more heartache .I don't want to reveal too much but it's sad and has pages where you so need to know what happens next ,
It's a really good read and definitely a page turner which had me awake into the early hours
Highly recommended

Oh, my! This is a heartbreaking read. It's so, so good whilst also leaving you slightly broken.

Without giving anything away, it's about one family who suffer tragedy and loss and it's also about friendship, love and grief. I was hooked from the first page to the last as it carries within it such a message of life and hope. It's beautifully written and I look forward to more from this excellent author.

Thanks so much to net galley and Ipsobooks for the opportunity to preview this wonderful book. Wishing you all every success upon publication.

An emotional book. A family is torn apart after the youngest child's untimely death at only three years old, the blame and guilt felt by the remaining members of the family is devastating and drives them apart. It is not until a younger sibling, who was not yet born at the time of the tragedy, questions the remaining members of the family as an adult that the whole episode is revisited and addressed. It is a beautifully written sensitive book and one can definitely empathise with the characters, The book is written in two parts, once around the time of the death of Phoebe and the effect this has on the whole family and later once the older child, Esme and Bea, the child as yet unborn at the start, are adults. Both halves are captivating and hold the reader's attention.

I read that this is the author's first book and I, for one, shall be looking out for subsequent reads as she definitely has a talent.