The Way I Am Now
Published on 7. November 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-86154-682-4 (ISBN)
Description
The highly anticipated sequel to the internationally bestselling TikTok sensation The Way I Used To Be
'An absolute stunner of a sequel.' Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here
Eden used to believe the only person who could save her was Josh. He was everything that was good in her world - an open heart, a tender touch, a kind smile - but he couldn't be her saviour. Eden had to do that for herself.
Back in high school, they never had a fair shot at a healthy relationship. Eden carried the burden of a devastating assault, while Josh struggled with the demons of his alcoholic father. Now that Eden has faced up to her attacker and is starting college, they might finally be in the right place at the right time...
But can their love withstand the chaos of college life and the crushing realities of a trial that will determine whether Eden gets the justice she deserves?
'I could not put it down - a moving and powerful portrayal of trauma, love, and hope.' Alyssa Sheinmel, New York Times bestselling author of A Danger to Herself and Others
'An absolute stunner of a sequel.' Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here
Eden used to believe the only person who could save her was Josh. He was everything that was good in her world - an open heart, a tender touch, a kind smile - but he couldn't be her saviour. Eden had to do that for herself.
Back in high school, they never had a fair shot at a healthy relationship. Eden carried the burden of a devastating assault, while Josh struggled with the demons of his alcoholic father. Now that Eden has faced up to her attacker and is starting college, they might finally be in the right place at the right time...
But can their love withstand the chaos of college life and the crushing realities of a trial that will determine whether Eden gets the justice she deserves?
'I could not put it down - a moving and powerful portrayal of trauma, love, and hope.' Alyssa Sheinmel, New York Times bestselling author of A Danger to Herself and Others
Reviews / Votes
'The Way I Am Now is a powerful read from Amber Smith.' Culturess 'Amber Smith has a way of holding our hearts so even the hardest things seem possible... She shows us that the potential of love and healing, no matter how messy, are already, and always, inside us.' Amy Reed, author of The Nowhere Girls 'An authentic, compassionate look at the early college years. The delicate balance between romance and recovery is calibrated magnificently here.' Irish Times 'Amber Smith centers the complex healing process and evolution of a promising relationship in The Way I Am Now.' Publisher's Weekly 'Highlights with painful honesty the process of moving forward following trauma.' KirkusMore details
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Edition
B-Format Original
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Oneworld Publications
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 13 to 18 years
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
385 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-86154-682-4 (9780861546824)
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Amber Smith ?is the ?award-winning and New York Times? bestselling author of the young adult novels? The Way I Used to Be,? The Last to Let Go,? and? Something Like Gravity.? An advocate for increased awareness of gendered violence, mental health, and LGBTQ+ equality, she writes in the hope that her books can help to foster change and spark dialogue. She grew up in Buffalo, New York, and now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her wife and their ever-growing family of rescued dogs and cats. Visit her online at AmberSmithAuthor.com