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The way I used to be by Amber Smith

198 reviews

helena_b's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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froggpogg's review against another edition

4.5

emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This has been the first YA novel I've read in quite a while. Usually, I tend to dislike the way YA is written - sometimes, I just cringe throughout the entire book. This wasn't the case here. The characters actually had depth, and the writing style was just perfect. Initially, I was put off by Eden's way of coping with the rape, but I soon came to realise why she was doing what she was doing. I do however, think that the portrayal of alcohol etc. was rather excessive for a YA novel

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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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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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charadelle's review against another edition

3.5

dark emotional tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book is Euphoria, but for young adults. And honestly, the 14+ age rec on the back of the book should probably be 16/17+.

Pretty boring up until part four honestly. That part did have me hanging on. The ending happened so fast and didn't give me answers to certain questions I had. Not planning on reading the sequel.

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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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poper's review against another edition

4.0

emotional sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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finny328's review against another edition

4.25

emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

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amor12'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: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is a hard read, in that it's emotionally draining. When I first read it, there were times I was shaking and my stomach was turning. I think that points to the realistic and emotive writing. Eden is nowhere near the "perfect victim" in this story, which is why I think it's so powerful.

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keirarines08's review against another edition

4.75

medium-paced

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