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justanotherreaderofwords's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Emotional abuse, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Sexual assault and Rape
kissanthrope's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, and Mental illness
jayproton12's review
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Sexual assault
bowbeforeloki's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This story follows the aftermath of a survivor of childhood SA exploring college and attempting to cope with life. It is heavy but profound and I was deeply moved by its story and the way it captures how hard recovery can be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Gaslighting, and Sexual assault
parishardwick's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
kylee_carey's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Sexual assault
natsbookshelves's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The Way I Am Now by Amber Smith review! Forst of all, massive thank you to Rock the Boat for sending me a proof and massive apologies that this is SO late!
I absolutely loved The Way I Used to Be in January of this yesr ao it feels really nice and round in a way, to be finishing off the year with The Way I am Now.
In this book we get to see Eden after the end of the first book as she is going to college. This book is really heavy throughout but it is expected as we see Eden dealing and going theough having to testify in court about her sexual assault from book 1. We also get to see Josh as well as Eden and Josh’s relationship which made me happy ss when I read the previous book I loterally said Right Person Wrong Time, and I loved seeing these two together despite all the challenges they face.
I absolutely loved this book and it did make me really emotional throughout, the ending left me feeling a bit bittersweet thiugg and I do hope that there will be a book 3, just because I really want to know what Eden’s life is like in the future, especially after what happens in Part 4 of the book! (Trying really hard to make this review spoiler free here!)
I am giving The Way I am Now 4.5 stars and I have actually managed to order a signed personalised copy from the US which my friend is bringing over in January which I am super excited about! - I mean if someone telling you they ordered a copy from across the ocean because they love the writing so much doesnt entice you to resd it as well as the review then I don’t know what will 🤔
I absolutely loved The Way I Used to Be in January of this yesr ao it feels really nice and round in a way, to be finishing off the year with The Way I am Now.
In this book we get to see Eden after the end of the first book as she is going to college. This book is really heavy throughout but it is expected as we see Eden dealing and going theough having to testify in court about her sexual assault from book 1. We also get to see Josh as well as Eden and Josh’s relationship which made me happy ss when I read the previous book I loterally said Right Person Wrong Time, and I loved seeing these two together despite all the challenges they face.
I absolutely loved this book and it did make me really emotional throughout, the ending left me feeling a bit bittersweet thiugg and I do hope that there will be a book 3, just because I really want to know what Eden’s life is like in the future, especially after what happens in Part 4 of the book! (Trying really hard to make this review spoiler free here!)
I am giving The Way I am Now 4.5 stars and I have actually managed to order a signed personalised copy from the US which my friend is bringing over in January which I am super excited about! - I mean if someone telling you they ordered a copy from across the ocean because they love the writing so much doesnt entice you to resd it as well as the review then I don’t know what will 🤔
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
evieperksreads1's review
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i really liked the book, i always find that it’s harder to write a sequel, but in this case, i feel like it had the same flow as the first one, and the writing was beautiful.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
hrubelle's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This book could have been so much shorter. If you're very attached to Eden, this book is great. However, it's very slow if you just liked the first book and were curious to see how the sequel was. It was much more focused on Eden and Josh than the trial with Kevin too. I'm especially disappointed that we didn't even learn if he was found guilty or not. I liked reading her story and I'm happy about the way she turned out, I just think this book could have been much shorter.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Minor: Vomit
strandbuggie's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Mental illness, Rape, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Addiction
Minor: Cursing and Vomit