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The Way We Become

Amber Smith

THAT WAS THE WAY I USED TO BE
YOU’VE SEEN THE WAY I AM NOW

THIS IS THE WAY WE BECOME

You’ve seen Eden, Gen and Amanda stand up to Kevin. Now, in the wake of the jury’s decision, the girls are expected to move on while still grappling with the aftermath of a trial that turned their lives upside down.

Amanda is attempting to finish high school, Eden is still learning what it means to be in a healthy relationship, and college dropout Gen is wondering if she will ever feel safe again.

On three different paths to healing, each girl must chart her own course forward to discover the women they’ll become.

‘The perfect bittersweet ending to one of my favorite book series.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Emotional but so healing.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This series is very very important and a story that will live forever on.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Gut-wrenching.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I genuinely needed this … so real and raw.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • Publication date: October 8, 2026
  • ISBN: 9781836432050
  • RRP: £9.99
  • Pages: 384
  • Publication date: October 8, 2026
  • ISBN: 9781836432067
  • RRP: £5.99
  • Pages: 384

Reviews

Praise for The Way I Used To Be series:

‘A courageous, necessary, and beautiful book.' Kathleen Glasgow, author of Girl in Pieces

'A raw novel that’ll stay with you long after you finish.' Buzzfeed

'An unflinching look at the struggles of a rape victim to process her trauma and find the strength to rebuild her life.' Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Speak

Amber Smith

Amber Smith is the New York Times bestselling author of the young adult novels The Way I Used to Be and The Last to Let Go. An advocate for increased awareness of gendered violence, as well as LGBTQ equality, she writes in the hope that her books can help to foster change and spark dialogue surrounding these issues. She grew up in Buffalo, New York, and now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her partner and their ever-growing family of rescue dogs and cats. You can find her online at AmberSmithAuthor.com.

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