This book has a titular character who is as complex as a spider web but fret not, human beings are complex as they juggle so much in life and go through a varied of emotions and events. Heartbreaking in parts, and thoroughly thought provoking, this book was a good read. It might trigger some readers other than that one can definitely read this book. Thank you publisher for the e-arc.

The prologue of this story told through Morag’s eyes was an incredibly emotional read - the writer has a great gift to be able to convey how a young girl might feel in the situation of being forced to give up her child. The rest of the story is like a journey, following Maggie (Morag’s daughter) as she explores her roots. I felt closely connected to her, sharing her life ‘warts and all’ on the page. I thought that the story might solely follow Maggie, but we also hear from different family members and friends.
A picture soon emerged of them all in the past and present, examined through a kaleidoscope of voices. It was gripping reading with truthful characters and messy lives. I found it oftentimes tragic without turning into melodrama (except maybe in the teenage strop moments), and also incredibly human. The central storyline of adoption runs throughout, as secrets surrounding it emerge. The novel also talks about some difficult topics such as motherhood, still birth, menopause and infertility, all through the characters’ own experiences. All of which felt very real and emotive to read. I did wonder if there were more secrets yet to come… perhaps in a sequel?
Overall, I was highly invested in the characters and their lives, greedy to turn each page and devour more of this wonderful story. With thanks for my free copy, I received with no obligation to review

Thank you #Netgalley and #Boldwoodbooks for letting me read this ARC.
Janet Hoggarth story was gripping, and inspiring. Shona a baby given up for adoption as was quite common for young mums in those days, her adoptive parents Iris and Jonathan renamed her Margaret ' Maggie'. She had from a young age known that she was adopted. She had a good life, but the knowledge that she'd been rejected, no matter how loved and wanted she was by her new parents, it overshadowed a lot of her life. Out of Loyalty to Iris and Jonathan she opted not to search for her real mum, but when she passes away, she opens that locked box of her heritage.
Music, Art, Secrets, Lies and Misconception and a lot of self sacrifice come to light. The author successfully touches on sensitive topics such as sexuality, gender identity, infidelity and menopause,
Connecting with a life that could have been yours and how it fits all these years later is written beautifully with compassion and realism. I did have to ask my friend what Boak means, there are some Scottish slang words sprinkled into the pages. I had to chuckle a the mention of Gauloises and AOL, my mouth watered at the mention of Sour Dough Pizza. This is a very good and emotionally charged read.

Maggie knows she was adopted at birth. Her biological mother was forced to give her up as an unmarried teenage mother. A story of self-identity and family drama, which reveals secrets that have been hidden over generations shaking everything Maggie believed to be true. To get some clarity, Maggie goes in search of her biological family. Maggie is the backbone of her family, and her strength is vividly displayed throughout, but how will she deal with this discovery.

This author takes her readers on an emotional rollercoaster journey. The plot covers various sensitive issues, which indicates lots of traumas for the characters, making them relatable as well as offering comfort to those who have experienced the same. The writing style of this book makes this easy to follow, entertaining and shocking revelations keep readers invested. The conclusion is enjoyable, and this book has made me intrigued to read more by this author in the future.

The location, Scotland, is written beautifully, offering the reader a sense of escapism in the middle of the secrets, lies and deceit.

The only flaw that I did notice was that there were a few scenes of swearing that could be deemed offensive by some readers. It was fine for my preferences, but everyone is different. Other than this exceedingly small thing, this is a great read that I relished.

I really enjoyed this book about secrets: secrets between several generations of mothers and daughters, as well as between sisters, and friends. Maggie discovers she is too late in searching out her birth mother. With her marriage in trouble and with less than thrilled daughter Roxie in tow, Maggie heads to Scotland to try and discover why she was given up for adoption. As the secrets are brought to light, there is hope that the future will bring healing to Maggie’s relationship with her daughter and husband.

His was such a great read, an unusual story with lots of ups and downs. At times it was sad, the death of family members but also the discovery of unknown families as well. I throughly enjoyed this book it was easy to read. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Such an emotional theme and very well handled. I really enjoyed this book by Janet Hoggarth and will read this author again.

The plot may seem incoherent at first but I think it reflects the protagonist's state of mind as she manages complex family relationships.
Most of the action takes place in Scotland, which seems trendy of late.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by NetGalley.

After Maggie's adoptive mother dies, she decides to find her birth mother who was a teenager forced to give up her baby. Maggie is too late, as her birth mother has recently died also, but she is able to meet the family and old family secrets come to light when Maggie's daughter finds Morag's diaries from when she was pregnant and after. This was pretty good. 3.5 stars rounded to 3.

Absolutely awful-the writing, the characters, the non-existent plotline-there is nothing to enjoy about this book

Who Do You Think You Are, Maggie Pink? is a story reaching deep into the heart and soul of Maggie Pink. Regrets, deep regrets, haunt her life and temper her present. Maggie Pink finally seeks out her biological mother, Morag, and connects with her aunt, Fiona. Fiona is Maggie’s connection to Morag. When Maggie’s daughter, Roxie, chances upon Morag’s diaries, the tentacles of the contents reach across the pages and shake loose secrets, deep seated secrets, fears, and resolutions.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

An interesting look at adoption and the decisions made. Lots of present-day issues along with the history behind the families. Some delightful characters, intriguing ones and also the challenging ones. I would have enjoyed the story more without the frequent use of the "f" word. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley.

There are alot of subjects in this book that might be a little bit of a trigger for some. But I think that the author did write about them very sensitivitly. The characters where enjoyable on the most part. They were fleshed out really well. The storyline was easy to read even though there were parts of it that were a bit heavy.

Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources and the author for having me on this blog tour and my gifted copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Maggie Pink was placed up for adoption at birth. When she finds herself with both parents gone and a not so great relationship with her own daughter, Maggie decides to explore her roots and find her birth mom. Secrets are revealed and betrayals are uncovered. Can Maggie finally fix what is broken in her life or will everything completely fall apart for good?

This was such an enjoyable read for me. I felt like I got to know and connect with all the important characters on a personal level. Getting to hear their backstories and finding out what made them who they are really added depth and understanding to each one of them. The story itself was enjoyable and realistic. The pacing was perfect keeping the story moving steadily without information dumping or dragging. I was completely captured into the story and wrapped up in the characters. Reading this book was simply a wonderful experience.

There is a lot of heavy content and generational trauma in this book. I think the author did a great job at fleshing put these characters and their individual struggles. The story is heartwarming and bittersweet. If you're looking for a book to touch your heart and leave you feeling satisfied this is certainly a good option.

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.

Following the death of her mother, Maggie finally feels able to go in search of her birth mother Morag, and heads to the Highlands of Scotland with her disgruntled daughter Roxie in tow, leaving her crumbling marriage to worry about another day.
The family reunion is bittersweet, but everything is blown wide open when Roxie unearths Morag’s explosive teenage diaries. Why did Morag give Maggie away? What really happened all those years ago, and how have the echoes of the past resounded through the generations, like ripples in a puddle?
And when all the secrets and promises are out in the open, will Maggie finally have an answer to the question – who do you think you are Maggie Pink?
Wow ladies and gentlemen! This is definitely one that shouldn't be missed! Loved it!

Thought provoking story of adoption and family connections. Fiona was my favorite character in the book.
Advanced reader copy courtesy of the publishers at NetGalley for review.

Don't be put off by the cover as I was. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much from this book, but don't let the cover fool you. There is much more depth and heart to this story than I expected. Maggie is a mother to a surly teenage in a marriage that is on a path to being over. Maggie has always known she was adopted but never searched for her birth parents because of her mom and dad. (No spoilers here - the story opens with Maggie's mother dying). As Maggie grapples with her mother's death and other things that have happened in her life and marriage, she goes on a journey to find her birth mother in rural Scotland and in the process finds herself. I enjoyed the characters and the setting.

Wow! What a roller coaster ride of emotions! An endearing story with a wonderful ending, I didn't want to put it down, fantastic!

Wow! Need to call my therapist after reading this book! It shows grief in a really beatuiful way. I did think the judgements and mentions of tiktok cement the book into this exact time which I didn't feel was necessary but that was my only gripe.

This book got better as it went on, even though I didn't really like many of the characters!

Maggie is the main character, she has a teenage daughter, Roxie, and is in the throes of separating from her husband, Alex. She was adopted and decides, after her adoptive mother dies, to find out who her biological mother was, which brings her to a little village in Scotland, where her birth mother, Morag, had lived. Here she meets her aunt and her mother's best friend, and eventually also meets her grandmother.

Maggie and Roxie stay for a while in Morag's flat and whilst there Roxie unearths hidden diaries which explain a lot of the missing story about why Maggie was given up for adoption, whilst giving us an insight into how Morag was feeling as well.

I did find both Maggie and Roxie quite hard work and I didn't really like them very much, even though you could sort of understand where they were both coming from. There were a lot of misunderstandings and hurt feelings swirling around that, over the years, had never resolved themselves, although by the end of the book you felt they were all seeing a light at the end of the tunnel - finally!

So in the end an enjoyable read with a satisfying ending.