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The Way I Used to Be
by Amber Smith
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
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 book left me sad!!
Warning spoilers (probably)
This book is filled with many heavy topics. I feel like the ending didn’t give me the closure I wanted it and that many things go unresolved her friendships and her relationship with her parents. I’m not 100% sure if I’ll read the sequel. Her journey was a hard read she had many many low points so at times it was hard to like her a bit especially when she dismissed those who seemed to care about her the most yet at the same time everything that happened was so tragic and I am glad she grown from those points in her life. I would def recommend depending on how you deal with harsher topics such as trauma and after trauma
Warning spoilers (probably)
This book is filled with many heavy topics. I feel like the ending didn’t give me the closure I wanted it and that many things go unresolved her friendships and her relationship with her parents. I’m not 100% sure if I’ll read the sequel. Her journey was a hard read she had many many low points so at times it was hard to like her a bit especially when she dismissed those who seemed to care about her the most yet at the same time everything that happened was so tragic and I am glad she grown from those points in her life. I would def recommend depending on how you deal with harsher topics such as trauma and after trauma
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Violence
Minor: Suicide