The Way I Am Now (The Way I Used to Be)

Eden and Josh decide to give their relationship another chance in this much anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestseller The Way I Used to Be that "highlights with painful honesty the process of moving forward following trauma" (Kirkus Reviews).

Eden and Josh never had a fair shot at a healthy relationship. When they dated in high school, they each had their own problems getting in the way of the deep connection they felt toward one another. Unbeknownst to Josh, Eden was carrying the burden of a devastating sexual assault, while Josh was dealing with his own private struggle of having an alcoholic father.

Months after Eden and two other girls publicly accuse their rapist, Eden is starting college while her case goes to trial. Now when she and Josh reconnect, it seems like it might finally be in the right place at the right time for them to make it work. But is their love strong enough to withstand the challenges and chaos of college and the crushing realities of a trial that will determine whether Eden gets the justice she deserves?
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432 pages

Average rating: 7.56

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brittanyklein
Jun 27, 2024
10/10 stars
I have read this book like years ago and I still think of it to this day. First book to ever truly have me sob.
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b.reads.b00ks
Jun 25, 2024
9/10 stars
This had me on edge, afraid that Eden would hurt herself due to her past. I was so invested in her love interest with Josh. I wanted them to work out so bad truly happy for her when she found someone who loved her when they got mad as if he got mad at me. happy when they were happy as if I was in love. I felt entwined with Eden story minus the traumatic situation that caused her to be the way she is but so happy she overcame was able to face that asshole who took her life from her. There better be another book after this. I need to know what the trial does to Eden and if she’s able to move on as best as she can.
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Rain boots
May 10, 2024
9/10 stars
P.295 about the jack o lantern
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