The Way I Am Now

By Amber Smith

Book #2 in the The Way I Used to Be series

A couple's love is tested by college chaos and a trial seeking justice.

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448 pages· 100,288 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Eden and Josh reunite in college, hoping for a fresh start. As Eden's rape case goes to trial, their relationship faces intense scrutiny. Can their love endure the pressures of college life and the pursuit of justice? With past traumas resurfacing, Eden and Josh must navigate a world where the stakes are higher than ever. Will they find strength in each other, or will the weight of their struggles pull them apart? Dive into a story of resilience, love, and the quest for justice.

From the publisher

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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