This is an easy read. The pacing was perfect. The story was enjoyable and realistic. The story is heartwarming. There are a cast of wonderful characters.

Who Do You Think You Are Maggie Pink? by Janet Hoggarth is a captivating exploration of identity, family, and the secrets that shape our lives. The author skillfully weaves a tale that is both funny and heart-breaking, leaving readers on a rollercoaster of emotions.

Maggie Pink, a mother dealing with a stroppy teenager, a befuddled husband, and the recent loss of her mother, embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about her birth mother. The narrative takes an unexpected turn when Roxie, Maggie's daughter, stumbles upon Morag's explosive teenage diaries, unraveling a web of secrets and unanswered questions.

Hoggarth masterfully delves into the complexities of adoption, family dynamics, and the repercussions of past decisions. The Highlands of Scotland serve as a poignant backdrop for the family reunion, adding a nostalgic touch to the narrative. The bittersweet moments and the emotional depth of the characters make this novel utterly compelling.

The exploration of Morag's decision to give Maggie away raises thought-provoking questions about the echoes of the past and how they resonate through generations. As the secrets and promises unfold, readers are taken on a journey of self-discovery with Maggie Pink, making the book a truly unforgettable experience.

Janet Hoggarth's writing style is reminiscent of beloved authors like Marian Keyes, Mike Gayle, and Jenny Éclair. The blend of humor, heartbreak, and nostalgia creates a story that lingers in the reader's mind long after the last page is turned. Who Do You Think You Are Maggie Pink? is a four-star read that effortlessly combines entertainment with profound reflections on life, love, and the search for one's true self.

Unfortunately this was a DNF for me. I could not connect with the characters or get into the story.

Thank you to Boldwood and NetGalley.

Maggie Pink is one of those books that leaves you smiling, one that you recommend to people watching out to you for something fresh to read, tired of all the usual old titles

A very compelling book. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a review.

Maggie Pink is a sweet read that is a bit more serious and darker than I expected. Predictable, but enjoyable.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC for an honest review.

Absolutely yes! I really enjoyed reading this novel. The characters were fun, it held my interest, and provided an escape from reality. I would definitely recommend!

Maggie is a woman lost in the sea of life. She's had a momentous few weeks with significant changes in pretty much every area you can imagine. The passing of her mother. The discovery of her birth mother. The family ties she didn't know still existed. The father she never thought she'd know. Not to mention new friends, and "family" to get her through the influx of information, unexpected obstacles, and traveling down the new life path she's taking with her head held a little higher. She may not have a spring in her step yet, but she's getting there...and so is everyone else. While Maggie has been navigating the parental waters of her own past, she's also reconnecting with her own teen daughter, whether she wants to or not!

Teen years...go figure...but their relationship is complicated by other secrets that are being held too close to the chest, making the girl's assumptions misguided, and her anger directed the wrong way. Nothing like a family emergency to break everyone out of their own heads though, am I right? Yeah, and Roxie inadvertently creates just such a situation, putting lives in danger, and fracturing feelings THAT much more. A surprise hero emerges, but it's not so much the WHO of the rescue that's important, but the sharing of truth that occurs directly after. They say the truth shall set you free...well, even if it doesn't physically, the mental, and emotional benefits of such a release are felt ten-fold, as Maggie and Roxie are quick to learn.

All in all, a story that begs us to remember what it was like to be young, and not to turn the lessons we learned the hard way into weapons that hurt ourselves and the next generation. Things happen, even to the best of the best, but it's not the WHAT that happened that's important, but HOW we deal with it, HOW we learn from it, and HOW we use that knowledge to let the next gen know it's okay if you stumble; sometimes the BEST things in life come after that fall.

Book review : Maggie how do you think you are by @janet_hoggarth_author ..
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Maggie is a mother to a stroppy teenager, a wife to a befuddled husband, and a daughter to two very different women. She has always known she’s adopted, but has she ever understood what that means? Not really. .
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I loved this book so much so glad I read it , when I picked it up it took me all my time to put it down again .
It made me laugh and get quite emotional.
The characters that were created we just so good and you really did think you were in the moment with them.
I will definitely me reading more by this author.
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Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. I have chosen to write this honest review voluntarily and it reflects my personal opinion.
The plot of this book sounded good and the first chapter showed promise that it would interesting. As Maggie finds out more about her biological mother we also learn more about Maggie's life. The writing includes witty comments which are funny but the amount of bad language put me off, sometimes several words within the same page. This is not my experience when speaking with people I know; I find it unrealistic, unnecessary and unpleasant. It was so bad it put me off reading beyond 50% of the book. I would not read anything else by this author because of this experience.

I was uncertain at first as to whether or not I was going to like this book from a new (to me) author. However, the further I went into the first chapter, the more I was hooked in a maelstrom of sentiment, such was the power and emotion of the writing. Reader, you could not fail to be moved, and a few tears are inevitable. I ended up loving the book, and I hope that you will too.

Whilst I would question whether or not Maggie ever felt as though she entirely belonged in her adopted family, I immediately empathised with her and found her to be a strong, believable character. I can see that if someone is adopted, they might eventually want to find their ’birth’ Mother so was not surprised when Maggie embarked on such a journey herself. It seemed totally in keeping with Maggie’s character, that she only commenced her search once her adopted Mother had died.

What I was surprised at, was the mine of raw emotion that seemed to be uncovered, and I feared for Maggie. Would finding her birth mother be the panacea to all that was wrong in her life, or would it only dredge up more grief and turmoil for our kind heroine?

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Hilarious, heartwarming, poignant and uplifting, Janet Hoggarth’s Who Do You Think You Are Maggie Pink? is a wonderfully written tale about complex family relationships, long-held secrets and self-discovery readers will fall in love with.

Who is the real Maggie Pink? That is the question uppermost on our heroine’s mind. Having known she was adopted at a very early age, Maggie wants to discover who she really is and where she comes from. Sure, she’s a wife and mother, but with her roots shrouded in mystery, Maggie is keen to discover more about her birth family’s past. When her adopted mother dies, Maggie decides to seize the day and heads off to Scotland with stroppy teenager Roxie in tow. But is Maggie prepared for the Pandora’s Box she is about to open as she begins to delve into her family’s past?

Maggie doesn’t know what to expect when she heads up to the Highlands. Why did her mother Morag give her away? What were the real reasons behind Morag’s decision to never have anything to do with Maggie? Will Morag’s teenage diaries lead Maggie to the truth about her mother’s motives? Or is Maggie just setting herself up for heartache and disappointment?

Will Maggie Pink finally find out who she really is? Or are some things best left dead and buried?

Janet Hoggarth’s Who Do You Think You Are Maggie Pink? is just wonderful. A story women everywhere will relate to told with candour, humour and heart, Who Do You Think You Are Maggie Pink? is an emotional and entertaining story that will make readers laugh out loud and have them reaching for the tissues that is full of terrific characters it is impossible not to care for.

Witty, feel-good and immensely enjoyable, Who Do You Think You Are Maggie Pink? is a smart, sharp and intelligent women’s fiction novel that has propelled Janet Hoggarth to the very top of my must-read list.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE MAGGIE PINK?
By
JANET HOGGARTH.

Maggie is a frazzled mother and an unhappy wife.
She has known since a young age that she was adopted, but it’s only when her adoptive mother dies, that Maggie feels able to go looking for her biological mother.
So, with her teenage daughter Roxie, reluctantly in tow, Maggie sets off for Scotland and the village where her mother is known to have lived.
Once there Maggie and Roxie go on a whole journey of discovery, that will change their lives and relationship forever.

This book is an enjoyable read, with some likeable characters and a wonderful setting.
Mentions of the past were a wonderful source of nostalgia.

A charming page turner.
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Out now on all formats.

Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood for a digital arc of this title.

Maggie has always know she was adopted, but she doesn’t start to seek her birth mother until her parents pass away. Whilst she doesn’t get to meet her birth mother, she is put into contact with her aunt Fiona. Here she finds out the reasons why she was adopted and meets more of her family as she goes to stay in Scotland. Later we hear more from her birth mothers’ mum as to the story behind her adoption and why she pushed so hard for it. A really beautiful and emotional story, tackling issues such as depression.

Thank you @bookandtonic & @netgalley for the digital copy. The opinions are my own.
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The book is now available.
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TW: Depression, death of a parent.
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A mature protagonist, a coming of age story, lot of family secrets and an amotional roller coaster. This was a perfect heartwarming read and one that ensures life is a full circle.

The character development, supported with solid backstories, was relatable, the pace was steady and moved on without dragging. The vibe of this book is so realistic that one instantly connected with the characters, understanding who and why they became the way they were. Consider Gilmore Girls but gake it up several notches, throw in a good amount of toxitiy, too many secrets and emotional trauma, passing onto generations. Maggie was a very relatable character with her struggles in life.
The author did a great job of giving it a very realistic angle without dragging down the plot. The ending was somewhat bittersweet but heartwarming nonetheless!
Pick it up if you are looking for a good family drama that will leave you teary eyed.

Awesome book! New to me author and I can’t wait to read more by them! Highly recommend anyone this book!

There are so many secrets within the pages of this book, and they are all heartbreaking. Although most of the individual character's stories are incredibly sad, the overall tone of the book is one of hope as Maggie resolves issues from her past and discovers a brand new family.

This isn't an easy read, and might be especially difficult for some people as it discusses the loss of a child, adoption and strained mother-daughter relationships. However, these matters are handled well and with empathy, and I turned the last page feeling that there was hope for all those within its covers.

The author did an amazing job with the depth of each character. The writing style made the book easy to follow. I'm excited to read more by this author!

Disclaimer: I received an advanced copy of Who do you think you are Maggie Pink? ebook from NetGalley and the publishers in exchange for an honest review.

This story follows Maggie Pink on her journey to reconnect with her birth parents. Maggie always knew she was adopted, her parents were always open with her about her adoption but it wasn’t until both of her adoptive parents passed away that she feels comfortable searching for her birth mother.

Heading to Scotland with her own teenage daughter Roxie, we learn that Maggie is too late and her birth mother had also recently passed away. Maggie connects with her aunt and the people that knew her mom the best and learns more about the woman who gave her up and the circumstances around it.

All of this while Maggie deals with a pending divorce with her husband Adam and a teenaged daughter who thinks her mom is to blame for all the worlds problems.

This was a good, easy to read story with likeable characters. It didn’t engage me completely and took me a bit longer than usual to read a book of this length and genre. I’m rating this 3.5 stars.

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As is often the case, by the time I started reading this book I had forgotten what the blurb was all about and based on the cover I was expecting a light read. This was NOT a light read, but it was really good!
Maggie and her daughter Roxie, a real stroppy 15 year old, travel to Scotland to discover Maggie's roots as she was adopted. Once there so many secrets get uncovered; secrets from 4 different generations.
The characters were all deeply flawed, but ever so real. There was a lot of drama and more secrets than you would ever want within one family and even the supporting cast had stories of their own.
This was a moving story, that was also heartwarming and gives you hope.