The Way I Am Now (The Way I Used to Be)

Eden and Josh attempt to rebuild their relationship in this sequel to the New York Times bestseller The Way I Used to Be. In high school, both carried hidden struggles that prevented them from developing a healthy connection: Eden was processing a sexual assault, while Josh dealt with having an alcoholic father. Months after Eden and two other girls publicly accuse their rapist, she begins college as her case proceeds to trial. When she and Josh reconnect, the timing seems more favorable for their relationship to succeed. However, they must navigate the demands of college life alongside the emotional weight of a trial that will determine whether Eden receives justice. The novel examines whether their connection can survive these challenges.