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The Way I Used to Be (The Way I Used to Be, #1)

Amber Smith

Start date: September 1, 2025

Finish date: September 30, 2025

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Oct 06, 2025 Uswah rated it really liked it · review of another edition

3.75 ⭐️

‼️ PLEASE CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE READING THIS BOOK — THERE ARE ELEMENTS THAT MIGHT BE DIFFICULT FOR SOME READERS. TAKE CARE. ‼️

Okay, let’s start with the happy things first 😭 And that, in my opinion, is Josh Miller. 🥹🫶 He is literally the best character ever, and I’ll forever love him. He and Edy are my babies 🥹🫂 THEY DESERVE ALL THE HAPPINESS.

Josh is the definition of a perfect guy always ready to help Eden, even from miles away. He never judges her, never gets angry or annoyed, ...more

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May 02, 2025 kie (ia) is currently reading it

I hope I love this one

for kris <3

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Sep 20, 2025 Readbyana rated it really liked it

The Way I Used to Be is one of those books that gets under your skin and stays there. Reading Eden’s story felt like carrying a heavy weight, but in a way that made me stop and think about how real and painful trauma can be. It’s raw, messy, heartbreaking and sometimes frustrating but that’s exactly what makes it feel so real.

I connected with Eden’s voice because it didn’t feel “polished” or “perfect.” She’s angry, she makes mistakes, she pushes people away, she tries to numb the pain and I find ...more

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