{"title":"Kate McLaughlin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKate McLaughlin\u003c\/strong\u003e writes compelling \u003cem\u003eYoung Adult\u003c\/em\u003e fiction that explores the complexities of identity, friendship, and self-discovery. Her stories capture the emotional intensity of adolescence with authenticity and heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect deeply personal narratives that balance raw honesty with hope, often delving into themes of belonging and resilience. McLaughlin's novels resonate with those navigating the challenges of growing up in a nuanced and relatable way.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pieces-of-me-by-kate-mclaughlin-9781250264343","title":"Pieces of Me","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen eighteen-year-old Dylan wakes up, she's in an apartment she doesn't recognise. The other people there seem to know her, but she doesn't know them — not even the pretty, chiselled boy who tells her his name is Connor. A voice inside her head keeps saying that everything is okay, but Dylan can't help but freak out. Especially when she borrows Connor's phone to call home and realises she's been missing for three days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDylan has lost time before, but never like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoon after, Dylan is diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder, and must grapple not only with the many people currently crammed inside her head, but that a secret from her past so terrible she's blocked it out has put them there. Her only distraction is a budding new relationship with Connor. But as she gets closer to finding out the truth, Dylan wonders: will it heal her or fracture her further?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKate McLaughlin's \u003cem\u003ePieces of Me\u003c\/em\u003e is raw, intimate, and surprisingly hopeful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48243654131948,"sku":"9781250264343","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250264343-pieces-of-me-1.jpg?v=1787987761"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kate-mclaughlin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}