

The Way I Am Now
Books | Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Sexual Abuse
4.7
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Amber Smith
Eden and Josh decide to give their relationship another chance in this much anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestseller The Way I Used to Be that “highlights with painful honesty the process of moving forward following trauma” (Kirkus Reviews).Eden and Josh never had a fair shot at a healthy relationship. When they dated in high school, they each had their own problems getting in the way of the deep connection they felt toward one another. Unbeknownst to Josh, Eden was carrying the burden of a devastating sexual assault, while Josh was dealing with his own private struggle of having an alcoholic father. Months after Eden and two other girls publicly accuse their rapist, Eden is starting college while her case goes to trial. Now when she and Josh reconnect, it seems like it might finally be in the right place at the right time for them to make it work. But is their love strong enough to withstand the challenges and chaos of college and the crushing realities of a trial that will determine whether Eden gets the justice she deserves?
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More Details:
Author
Amber Smith
Pages
432
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published Date
2023-11-07
ISBN
1665947128 9781665947121
Community ReviewsSee all
"4.5⭐
This book was so good, and very emotional! I love Eden and Josh so much! This was a really great sequel! It's not as dark as the first book, but I'd still recommend checking the trigger warnings before picking it up."
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Madison C
"Very beautiful sequel. Definitely worth the wait, even though I didn’t have to wait long at all. All I can think is it’s simply beautiful. "
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Jamilah
"Conclusion to Eden and Josh’s love story. They have their many up’s and downs. They never give up on each other."
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Loann
"This book is so good. The first book was a little dark in ways this isn’t but if you read the first book this one is even more addictive. I hope Amber Smith writes another book in this series because she truly knows how to make you feel nostalgic and watching these characters in their early 20s would be amazing. I couldn’t put this down and I cant recommend it enough. "
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Sabrina
"The first book made me feel understood and this book made me hopeful. It gave the realistic happy ending with all the bumps along the way."
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Lindsay
"Raw and emotional read just like the first but also realistic - a YA series I actually enjoyed "
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Booktalkwithjas
"Was ok. Feel like I still have questions"
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Makaila Powell
"4.9 stars, I loved the book. It did make me cry but I thought it was beautiful and I love how strong the characters become, definitely recommend 🤍"
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Evonee
"I was incredibly lucky to win an advanced copy of this from the author and I couldn’t be more thankful"
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Courtney Williams
"This sequel definitely went the way i wanted. I loved it just as much as i loved the first."
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Aaliyah🌷