Reviews tagging 'Sexual harassment'

The Way I Am Now by Amber Smith

10 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

rhbraun11's review

dark emotional hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Sexual content

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

natsbookshelves's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.5

The Way I Am Now by Amber Smith review! Forst of all, massive thank you to Rock the Boat for sending me a proof and massive apologies that this is SO late!

I absolutely loved The Way I Used to Be in January of this yesr ao it feels really nice and round in a way, to be finishing off the year with The Way I am Now.

In this book we get to see Eden after the end of the first book as she is going to college. This book is really heavy throughout but it is expected as we see Eden dealing and going theough having to testify in court about her sexual assault from book 1. We also get to see Josh as well as Eden and Josh’s relationship which made me happy ss when I read the previous book I loterally said Right Person Wrong Time, and I loved seeing these two together despite all the challenges they face.

I absolutely loved this book and it did make me really emotional throughout, the ending left me feeling a bit bittersweet thiugg and I do hope that there will be a book 3, just because I really want to know what Eden’s life is like in the future, especially after what happens in Part 4 of the book! (Trying really hard to make this review spoiler free here!)

I am giving The Way I am Now 4.5 stars and I have actually managed to order a signed personalised copy from the US which my friend is bringing over in January which I am super excited about! - I mean if someone telling you they ordered a copy from across the ocean because they love the writing so much doesnt entice you to resd it as well as the review then I don’t know what will 🤔

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

miyaaeris's review

emotional relaxing medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Alcohol and Addiction

breagan43's review

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Alcoholism

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