Reviews tagging 'Violence'

The Way I Am Now by Amber Smith

4 reviews

readwithjules_'s review

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

I genuinely do you not have one bad thing to say about this book. By the end of it, I could not stop crying. Eden's Story is so incredibly important and powerful. Watching her come into herself, know what she deserves, and watching her heal was so moving. And I also think that Josh's development is incredibly important as well. At times this book had me laughing and smiling, but for the most part my heart was on the floor and I was bawling. I have never been so proud of somebody who does not even exist. And while this book is hard to read, it is also truthful and, at times, beautiful. Let yourself read it and fall in love with Eden and Josh and their stories and the way that they come from these two hurt and scared kids to a man and a woman who fight for what they know they deserve. Amber Smith has done it again. I am in awe. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Alcoholism, Rape, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Incest

Minor: Pregnancy

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

kat7794's review

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Sexual assault, Addiction, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Sexual violence

majakrmer's review against another edition

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Rape, and Addiction

Moderate: Pregnancy and Alcohol

Minor: Vomit