Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

The way I used to be by Amber Smith

140 reviews

shaleen64's review against another edition

3.75

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol

Minor: Bullying, Drug abuse

daffu9529's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I first read this book back in 2016 when it released and have never forgotten since then. I’ve always wanted to reread it, so when I found about the sequel it seemed like the perfect opportunity to revisit it. This story hit me a lot harder at 24 than it did at 15. I understand so much more about Eden now, and the last part of this book struck me like a boulder. I cried uncontrollably for Eden, for everything she had to endure, and will continue to endure. This book is one I’ll always recommend. Such a gut wrenching story filled with tremendous loss, but even greater hope.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence

Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Alcoholism, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders

acherry's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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it was literally like on of my favorite books sobbing😭 gonna read the next book rn !

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting

megan_reads14's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Alcohol

kotacoyote's review against another edition

4.25

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Alcohol

planet_mare's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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this was a hard read. I have a headache that’s caused by tearing up too much and that’s all I will say on here.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault

mckayla_reads123's review against another edition

4.5

challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment

emissbooklife5's review against another edition

4.5

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment

kimz95's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Gosh, this was a hard one to read. Maybe even harder to review.
It’s such an important book about

rape

and all its possible consequences. It’s so raw. So real. So painful. 
I was going to write that this was a lengthy book? That… not a lot happened? But at the same time… SO MUCH happened. And it was really hard to read to be honest.

Being believed. Having a story that you don’t want to share (for whatever reason). Completely changing as a person because of it. Putting blame on yourself… All of it.
The ending was so lovely though and I feel relieved about that.

Please be careful and check the trigger warnings before reading this one.
I can’t wait to read The Way I Am Now. Onto healing. 🤍

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment

percy_still's review against another edition

4.25

challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail