A review by aubri13
The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith

inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

This book was heartbreaking and painful to read right from the start.I felt horrible for Eden and I just wanted her to tell someone-anyone! The secret she carried ate at her and started to destroy a part of her. It was so frustrating to watch her self-destruct. Even though it was painful to read, I couldn’t put it down. I was blown away by the writing. There was reality and an honest feel to Eden’s story. I could imagine a real live girl out in the world somewhere reacting the same way. It made this story all the more tragic and necessary. If this is how amazing amber smiths debut novel was, I cant wait to see what she has in store for us in the future.