Reviews tagging 'Addiction'

The Way I Am Now by Amber Smith

18 reviews

andreamhi's review

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

This was just amazing to read. Again, could be very triggering for some people but I think they dealt with recovery so well and how healing’s is not linear and how important having a good supportive system is. Beautiful book ❤️
 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug use, Addiction, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, and Mental illness

patedm's review

challenging emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

4.0

I find this book hard to rate because it may not be the absolute best of the best, but the care and love I have for both Eden and Josh usurps every flaw this book has. This was a book I never thought I would get but have hoped for since the day I finished the way I used to be however many years ago. Eden and Josh have genuinely stayed with me all these years. I have found myself thinking of them often. I would wish and hope for not only a happy ending for them, but for justice and peace for them both individually. I loved their growth and strength in this book, especially my girl Eden. I cannot thank Amber Smith enough for bringing these characters back, and I will continue to hold them close to my heart. 

Also, when I found out we would also be getting Josh’s pov in this book I screamed. So so so important to me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship

skmoen19's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Great follow up to the first book. Definitely adds some closure

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Content Warnings

Minor: Mental illness, Addiction, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, and Sexual harassment

courtnetto's review

dark lighthearted mysterious reflective 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

5.0

I want to cry. There was such a range of emotions throughout this book as we see Eden go to a hearing and a trial in regards to her rape, while Josh is still dealing with his alcoholic Dad. Their relationship goes from strength to strength in the time they are together, only for them to break up due to a little argument over something Eden did. I loved seeing how strong Eden was becoming after having therapy sessions and also being more open about her ordeal. We even see more relationships develop with Eden as she doesn't hide away, although she is on 3 different medications now to help her trauma. The ending was beautiful and I am so happy it ended with Eden and Josh getting back together again. Eden also got a tattoo of a dandelion as a dedication to the two of them.. This book might actually be better than the first book. 
For help:
Support Through Court
www.supportthrouhcourt.org
03000 810 006

Childline 
www.childline.org.uk
0800 1111

Disrespect Nobody 
www.disrespectnobody.co.uk

Samaritans
www.samaritans.org
116 123

Rape Crisis England & Wales
www.rapecrisis.org.uk
0808 802 9999

Survivors UK 
www.survivorsuk.org

Alcoholics Anonymous 
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Ala-anon & Alateen
www.al-anonuk.org.uk

NHS
ŵww.nhs.uk/nhs-services/sexual-health-services

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Addiction, and Panic attacks/disorders

reading_nookva's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

I’m so so so glad Amber Smith wrote another book to continue Eden’s story! I was absolutely engrossed in both books and I loved each of them…
This one was a lot more light hearted than the first one however definitely enjoyed it just as much! 
I love her writing style and how detailed she writes about things.
I was scared when I got half way when Eden and Josh broke up and I still had a whole other way of the book but it definitely made sense when I read the second part! 
I also absolutely loved that this one had both POVs from Eden and Josh, that definitely made it even more special to be able to get into Josh’s head! - who knew he was such a softie 🥰😂

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, and Rape

theintrovertsbooks's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring medium-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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Mental illness, and Cursing

Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual violence, Drug abuse, Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Grief, Alcohol, and Addiction

Minor: Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Blood, Child abuse, and Bullying

the_jamae_way's review

dark emotional informative 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’m sad that it’s over 😭

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gaslighting, Abortion, Rape, Sexual assault, Cursing, and Addiction

sam_xmc's review

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Fatphobia

kayleejanes's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Rape, Bullying, Drug use, Alcoholism, and Panic attacks/disorders

katelynndzindzio's review

challenging dark emotional inspiring relaxing 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

5.0

Eden and Josh truly are made for each other. They have such great banter, conversations, and challenges they have to face together. Will Eden be able to succeed and grow when the trial takes place? Will Kevin receive the punishment he deserves? Lastly, will Josh be able to make amends with his father and stand up for what he believes and feels? 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Drug abuse, Sexual harassment, Rape, Alcoholism, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Addiction, and Sexual violence