Half of Me

De: Linda Sanchez

Narrado por: Claire Cunningham

Some questions don’t fade with time—they wait.

Camila Reyes has built a peaceful life as a school counselor, years removed from the chaos of her early beginnings. But a birthday gift from a friend—a DNA test—unearths a secret she never expected: a half-sister.

What begins as cautious messages soon opens a door to a past Camila never knew she was missing. With every new detail, she finds herself unraveling the stories she was told and confronting the silence she’s lived with for decades.

Set against a backdrop of longing, identity, and quiet strength, Half of Me is a deeply personal and fictional journey of discovery, reconnection, and healing. For anyone who’s ever wondered about the missing pages in their story, this novel reminds us: even in the absence of answers, we can still find meaning, and even in imagined lives—we find truth.

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Great Novels

explores how a single discovery can shift everything we believe about who we are. like Everything I Never Told You or The Language of Flowers, Half of Me will absolutely touch your heart.

Poignant, Beautifully Written, and Emotionally Res

Half of Me is a tender and thought-provoking novel that explores the ache of identity, the courage of self-discovery, and the quiet power of forgiveness. Camila Reyes is a protagonist you won’t soon forget—grounded, introspective, and brave in the face of truths that threaten to upend her hard-won peace.

The story unfolds with a gentle but unrelenting emotional pull. Each chapter peels back another layer of Camila’s life, moving seamlessly between what she’s always known and what she’s only beginning to understand. The writing is lyrical yet grounded, offering moments of raw vulnerability that stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page.

This is more than a story about finding a lost family—it’s about reclaiming oneself, piecing together identity from both fact and feeling. For readers who loved Everything I Never Told You or The Paper Palace, Half of Me will strike a deep, familiar chord.

A quiet masterpiece about truth, belonging, and the beauty found in the spaces between.

A Heart-Opening Surprise

Half of Me hit me harder than I expected. From the moment Camila opens that birthday DNA kit, I was hooked on her quiet unraveling. I loved how the author turns simple text messages into emotional earthquakes that shake an entire lifetime of beliefs. The way Camila’s childhood memories keep shifting as new truths arrive felt so real I had to pause and catch my breath. The half-sister, Sofia, leaps off the page with her bold laugh and guarded heart; their first coffee meet-up left me smiling through tears. What I liked most was the gentle pace—nothing felt rushed, yet every chapter revealed another layer of who Camila really is. The backdrop of California freeways and little Mexican panaderías made me smell the conchas and hear the traffic. I finished the book in two sittings and immediately pressed it into my best friend’s hands. If you’ve ever wondered about the blanks in your own family story or felt a piece of you was missing, this book will feel like coming home. Ten out of ten, no notes.

A Beautiful Journey of Identity and Healing

Half of Me is one of those books that lingers long after you finish it. I loved most was how deeply emotional and authentic Camila’s story felt—her quiet strength and vulnerability made her incredibly relatable. The way the author explored themes of family, identity, and the secrets that shape who we are was both heartbreaking and uplifting. It’s a touching reminder that healing can come from both pain and connection, and that understanding our past often helps us embrace who we are.

Really insightful!

This book did a great job of presenting a beautiful story. It really will tug at all of your emotions but it’s definitely worth it as it truly makes you stop and think about what matters most in life.

A heartfelt story

A compelling story about discovering who you are and finding meaning in one’s life. We follow Camila, a school counselor, who discovers that she has a half-sister, forcing her to find out the missing pieces from her life. I think many of us can relate to her, and the author does a good job exploring complex themes, such as those one struggles with identity, family, and meaning. A wonderful story that is worth checking out.

just good writing

This audiobook speaks right to that part inside each of us that longs to be understood.
The narrator does a great job of handling the sweet and warm story.

Heartwarming story with an amazing narration

This audiobook is the reason I love to read and listen to fiction: small, warm stories that let me imagine different lives and make my imagination fly. The story of Valeria and Camila is so engaging from the very first moments, and I love how the book is structured, including their letters back and forth. Of course, I won’t spoil the details, but all I can say without giving anything away is that the chapter about who Camila was in the past is so emotional that it made me realize how well I’m standing in life and to be grateful for it.

One thing I have to point out is the narration of this book, it’s wonderful! The narrator did a great job translating the pacing of the book, changing the rhythm, giving the dialogue different tones, and acting in general. It’s amazing. Thank you so much for creating this book; I will never forget it!

Quiet and moving discovery

This is a thoughtful listen. The story of Camila Reyes uncovering a half‑sister brought a deep sense of yearning and identity. The writing was sincere and pulled me in right away. I appreciated that the novel wasn’t flashy but focused on quiet strength and emotional reckoning instead. Some chapters were slower than I expected, but the payoff felt genuine.

half full

A fun book about finding her past while and Mexico. I can't stay i would ever have the same problem as her but it a good read to see people perspective on life and how they struggle.