Pieces of You is a heartbreaking new contemporary novel by Eileen Merriman. Fifteen year old Becs moves from Dunedin to the big city life in Auckland, and from there her happy world begins to darken. After traumatic experiences lead her to start cutting herself, her downward spiral into depression is only slowed by the enigmatic Cory Marshall. Swept into a world of Hemingway, Plath, Fitzgerald and Hinton, the pair discover their love of great literature brings them closer and starts something new. But is Becs finally safe from her horrid past? Or is it just beginning? This is a book about facing your demons and saving yourself. It makes you more aware of suicide, loneliness, peer pressure and social dynamics. An engaging read, its mix of seriousness and humour help you identify with the characters and fall in love with the story.
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