the_autumn_reader 's review for:

The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith

5.0

emotional hopeful 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: No

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This was an incredibly heartbreaking and important story. It shows how Eden deals with trauma throughout the years until finally,

she tells the truth. She speaks up not only for herself, but for the other girls.

I absolutely loved this book and I can’t wait or read the sequel 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Drug use, Alcohol

Minor: Incest

This book contains themes of victim blaming.