Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

The Way I Am Now by Amber Smith

3 reviews

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

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

emmataylor173's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Rape, Alcoholism, and Self harm