**New York Times bestseller! In the tradition of Speak, Amber Smith's extraordinary debut novel “**is a heart-twisting, but ultimately hopeful, exploration of how pain can lead to strength” (The Boston Globe).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 o...

Eden and Josh decide to give their relationship another chance in this much anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestseller The Way I Used to Be that “highlights with painful honesty the process of moving forward following trauma” (Kirkus Reviews).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...

“Heartwrenching.” —VOYA (starred review) * “Beautiful, captivating prose.” —RT Book Reviews * “I can’t recommend this book highly enough.” —Kathleen Glasgow, bestselling author of Girl in PiecesA 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 l...

When two girls join forces to break up their best friends’ toxic relationship, they start to fall for each other in this “simultaneously uplifting and unflinching” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) ’90s romance from bestselling author Amber Smith and Sam Gellar, perfect for fans of She Gets the Girl.Bird and Jessa don’t have much in common. Bird is an aspiring poet, still finding herself after a transformative summer away at writing camp. Jessa ...

Eden and her fellow survivors look to the future in this powerful story of justice, autonomy, and healing told in multiple points of view—the powerful conclusion to the Way I Used to Be trilogy from internationally bestselling author Amber Smith.Eden struggled to find her voice for years after her brother’s friend Kevin raped her. It wasn’t until Kevin’s ex-girlfriend Gen and his sister, Amanda, came forward, that Eden knew she wasn’t alone. Determined to do everyt...

“As beautiful as it is breathtaking.” —BuzzFeed“Will give you all the feels.” —Charlotte MagazineFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be comes a “tender, beautifully told” (Julie Buxbaum, New York Times bestselling author of Tell Me Three Things) novel about a transgender boy who falls in love for the first time—and how first love changes us all—perfect ...

Fans of Katherine Applegate, Holly Goldberg Sloan, and Lynda Mullaly Hunt will love New York Times bestselling author Amber Smith’s heartwarming middle grade debut about family, friendship, and the magic connection between a girl and her dog.Eleven-year-old Sadie’s school year is off to an awful start. Her best (and only) friend has moved away, her older brother is a jerk (as always), and her beloved Gramps is having more and more trouble keeping his memor...

As the echoes of a tragic past reverberate through time, destinies are uncovered, and forgotten truths are resurfaced in this unforgettable novel exploring an alternate history of the Romanovs.In an era of shifting alliances and ominous prophecies, Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra secretly send their newborn daughter to England, to safeguard the extraordinary legacy she carries. As Rasputin's sinister influence tightens its grip on the Russian Empire, traged...

Our Woke Military Could Lose the Next WarWokeness used to be an annoying distraction in the U.S. military. Now it is a major threat to national security.Faster than most of us thought possible, our military has become a woke, dysfunctional bureaucracy focused not on winning wars but on identity politics, gender ideology, climate change, and other favored causes of the leftist elite.Don’t think that China isn’t watching. Don’t think that Russia, Iran...

“Truthful and empowering.” —BooklistFrom Amy Reed, Ellen Hopkins, Amber Smith, Nina LaCour, Sandhya Menon, and more of your favorite YA authors comes an “outstanding anthology” (School Library Connection) of essays that explore the diverse experiences of injustice, empowerment, and growing up female in America.This collection of twenty-one essays from major YA authors—including award-winning and bestselling writers—touches...

Inspiring and “riveting…vivid and harrowing” (Sean Parnell, author of Outlaw Platoon), Danger Close is the first memoir of active combat by a female helicopter pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan. New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor raves, “Men and women alike will love this incredible tale of heroism, humility, and high-octane feats of bravery.”Amber Smith flew into enemy fire in some of the most dangerous combat zones in the world. On...

**New York Times bestseller! In the tradition of Speak, Amber Smith's extraordinary debut novel “**is a heart-twisting, but ultimately hopeful, exploration of how pain can lead to strength” (The Boston Globe).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 o...