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Genre: Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings

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The Way I Am Now by Amber Smith

September 12, 2025August 29, 2025 melanie

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… Continue reading The Way I Am Now by Amber Smith

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Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter

July 23, 2024July 16, 2024 melanie

For a few beautiful months, Wes had his dream girl: strong-willed girl-next-door Liz. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA to start their freshman year together, tragedy struck. Wes was left dealing with the fallout, which ultimately meant losing Liz in the process. Flash forward months and months later and… Continue reading Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter

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The Way I Used To Be by Amber Smith

May 18, 2023May 16, 2023 melanie

“All you have to do is act like you’re normal and okay, and people start treating you that way.” Eden was always good at being good. Starting high school didn’t change who she was. But the night her brother’s best friend rapes her, Eden’s world capsizes. What was once simple, is now complex. What Eden… Continue reading The Way I Used To Be by Amber Smith

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Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023 melanie

"Sometimes we get so tied up in our idea of what we think we want that we miss out on the amazingness of what we could actually have." "I fell in love with teasing you in the second grade, when I first discovered that I could turn your cheeks pink with just a word. Then… Continue reading Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter

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