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by Amber Smith

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Readers widely praised the novel’s unflinching, empathetic portrayal of sexual assault and its long shadow, noting how closely it follows Eden’s changing behavior and strained relationships over four years. Many reported an emotionally intense experience—often read in a single sitting—and felt the narrative was honest without being gratuitous. Reviewers valued the focus on self-recovery over romantic rescue and appreciated the supportive side characters. Critiques centered on the brisk, multi-year timeline and limited depiction of Eden’s parents, but overall sentiment framed the book as difficult, necessary, and memorable.

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A New York Times bestseller.

In the tradition of Speak, this extraordinary debut novel "is a poignant book that realistically looks at the lasting effects of trauma on love, relationships, and life" (School Library Journal, starre

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  • Title The Way I Used to Be
  • Author Amber Smith
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 400
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Margaret K. McElderry Books
  • Publication date 2017-03-07
  • ISBN 9781481449366 / 1481449362
  • Weight 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.2 in (20.83 x 13.72 x 3.05 cm)
  • Age range 14 to 17 years
  • Grade levels 9 - 12
  • Reading level 640
  • Themes
    • Character Trait: Courage
    • Sex & Gender: Girl's Interest
    • Topical: Coming of Age
    • Topical: Self-Esteem
  • Category Young Adult Fiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Emotional problems, Rape
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2015003952
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

About the author

Amber Smith is the New York Times, USA TODAY, and internationally bestselling author of the young adult novels The Way I Used to Be, The Last to Let Go, Something Like Gravity, Fade into You, and The Way I Am Now. An advocate for increased awareness of gendered violence and LGBTQIA+ equality, she writes in the hope that her books can help foster change and spark dialogue. She lives in Ithaca, New York, with her wife and their ever-growing family of rescued dogs and cats. You can find her online at AmberSmithAuthor.com.
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