Amber Smith Knihy

Eden si přeje jen jedno jediné, a sice aby měla tu moc vrátit čas. Chtěla by ten den, který se jí nesmazatelně zapsal do paměti, prožít znovu. Kdyby to totiž šlo, udělala by všechno jinak. Nesmála by se jeho vtipkování, neignorovala by, jak se na ni tehdy večer díval. A především by se zamkla ve svém pokoji. Jenže minulost se bohužel změnit nedá. Eden utají onu krutou pravdu, pohřbí ji spolu s dívkou, kterou kdysi bývala. Předstírá, že nepotřebuje žádné přátele, lásku ani spravedlnost. A zatímco se její svět rozpadá na kousíčky, začíná být naprosto zřejmé, že ji může zachránit jen jeden jediný člověk, a sice ona sama.

Readers who enjoy heartfelt narratives featuring relatable characters will find this book captivating. It explores themes of friendship, resilience, and personal growth, weaving a story that resonates with both young and older audiences. The writing style is engaging and accessible, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate emotional depth in middle-grade fiction. With its focus on the challenges of growing up and the power of connection, this book promises to leave a lasting impact.

The book is praised for its honest and empowering narrative, offering readers a profound exploration of personal growth and resilience. Through relatable experiences and insightful reflections, it encourages individuals to embrace their truths and find strength in vulnerability. The themes resonate deeply, making it a compelling read for those seeking inspiration and motivation in their own journeys.

After coming out as transgender, Chris is still processing a frightening assault he survived the year before, while Maia, grieving the loss of her older sister, is trying to find her place in the world, which makes falling in love the furthest thing on their minds--until it is not.

“Heartwrenching.” —VOYA (starred review) “Beautiful, captivating prose.” —RT Book Reviews A twisted tragedy leaves Brooke and her siblings on their own in this provocative novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be. How do you let go of something you’ve never had? Junior year for Brooke Winters is supposed to be about change. She’s transferring schools, starting fresh, and making plans for college so she can finally leave her hometown, her family, and her past behind. But all of her dreams are shattered one hot summer afternoon when her mother is arrested for killing Brooke’s abusive father. No one really knows what happened that day, if it was premeditated or self-defense, whether it was right or wrong. And now Brooke and her siblings are on their own. In a year of firsts—the first year without parents, first love, first heartbreak, and her first taste of freedom—Brooke must confront the shadow of her family’s violence and dysfunction, as she struggles to embrace her identity, finds her true place in the world, and learns how to let go.

A young woman struggles to find strength in the aftermath of an assault in the New York Times bestselling The Way I Used to Be and tries to move forward in its much anticipated sequel, The Way I Am Now—now available together in a hardcover boxed set. 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 once loved—who she once loved—she now hates. What she thought she knew to be true is now lies. Nothing makes sense anymore, and she knows she’s supposed to tell someone what happened, but she can’t. So she buries it instead. And she buries the way she used to be. Following Eden through all four years of high school and beyond as she starts college, this deeply moving duology reveals the deep cuts of trauma. But it also demonstrates one young woman’s strength as she navigates the disappointment of adolescence, first love and first heartbreak, and friendships broken and rebuilt, all while learning to embrace a power of survival she never knew she had hidden within her heart. This hardcover boxed set includes: The Way I Used to Be The Way I Am Now

Alles, was Eden will, ist die Uhr zurückdrehen. Um diesen Tag noch mal zu leben. Sie würde alles anders machen. Nicht über seine Witze lachen und ignorieren, wie er sie an diesem Abend ansah. Und sie würde definitiv ihre Schlafzimmertür abschließen. Aber Eden kann die Zeit nicht zurückdrehen. Also begräbt sie die Wahrheit, zusammen mit dem Mädchen, das sie mal war. Sie tut so, als bräuchte sie keine Freunde, keine Liebe, keine Gerechtigkeit. Als ihre Welt aus den Fugen gerät, wird klar: Die einzige Person, die Eden retten kann ... ist Eden.