
When the Day Comes
3.80
1,929 ratings·3,012 reviews
Two lives, centuries apart, demand an impossible choice. Libby possesses a rare gift: she lives one life in 1774 Colonial Williamsburg and another in 1914 Gilded Age New York. One moment she's asleep in one era, the next she's waking in the other. Though her core remains constant, her worlds couldn'...
- Pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Published
- 2022-05-03
- Publisher
- Bethany House Publishers
- ISBN
- 9780764239748
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Gabrielle Meyer
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Gabrielle Meyer grew up above a carriage house on a historic estate near the banks of the Mississippi River, imagining real and make-believe stories about the occupants who had lived there. She went on to work for the Minnesota Historical Society and loves writing fiction inspired by real people, places, and events. Sh...
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Celestria·1 years ago
This book absolutely lived up to the hype! I wasn't disappointed at all. I'm obsessed with the different eras, the gorgeous cover, and the entire premise of Gabrielle Meyer's *When the Day Comes*. The story is packed with drama, and I was genuinely on the edge of my seat, unsure how it would all resolve. Just when I thought I had my favorite characters picked out and knew exactly how I wanted things to end, Gabrielle Meyer masterfully twisted the plot, leaving me with a bittersweet feeling about...
BookLoverAmanda·2 years ago
WOW. Seriously, **When the Day Comes** by Gabrielle Meyer is my FAVORITE book of 2023, hands down. I was hooked from page one. I'm a sucker for time travel books, and this one was just GORGEOUS. The story centers around Libby, who's living two lives – one in 1774 in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, and the other in 1914 New York. Every day, she wakes up alternating between these timelines. When she turns 21, she has to choose: stay in 1774 or 1914. Libby goes through so much, and she faces some ...
Rosh·3 years ago
In a Nutshell: Reading Gabrielle Meyer's *When the Day Comes* is like getting two historical novels for the price of one. I’ve honestly never seen a dual timeline executed quite like this. I thought it was a solid 4.25-star read, but the ending bumped it up even higher for me.Story: I'm trying really hard not to give away any spoilers here!Nineteen-year-old Libby is living two lives at the same time – one in 1774 and the other in 1914. (Yep, you read that right.) When she falls asleep in one li...
Meagan | The Chapter House·3 years ago
THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD!!!/end capslock of doom/steps quietly off soapboxIt's refreshingly unique in the time-travel/time-slip genre. Gabrielle Meyer is incredibly creative in managing the nuances, breathing fresh life into the story and characters. I was kept guessing the entire time, and the ending came out of nowhere (in the best way)--yet was so satisfying.I particularly adored the Williamsburg/1775-ish setting. I'll freely admit that I grew up on the American Girl books, and Felicity was--nex...
Lindsey (Books for Christian Girls)·3 years ago
Trigger Warning: rape (marital rape), sexual assault.About this book:“Libby has been given a powerful gift: to live one life in 1774 colonial Williamsburg and the other in 1914 Gilded Age New York City. When she falls asleep in one life, she wakes up in the other without any time passing. She has one conscious mind but two very different lives and bodies. In colonial Williamsburg, Libby is a public printer for the House of Burgesses and the Royal Governor, trying to provide for her family and su...
Deanne Patterson·3 years ago
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*When the Day Comes* by Gabrielle Meyer is truly one-of-a-kind. It's rare to find an author who can juggle different genres so skillfully, but Gabrielle Meyer writes books that excel in every genre she tackles.
This book offers a fresh take on time travel. The main character falls asleep in one era and wakes up in another, with no time having passed at all. It's a fascinating concept!
She divides her life between 1774 Colonial ...
Kailey·3 years ago
This is absolutely going on my list of favorite books of 2022! I loved "When the Day Comes" by Gabrielle Meyer so incredibly much! I just couldn't put it down! This book evoked so many emotions in me. I even cried several times while reading, which is incredibly rare for me. I adored the time-crossing concept and think that Gabrielle Meyer did a fantastic job executing it. "When the Day Comes" is a truly unique book, and I can't recommend it highly enough! If you're looking for great historical ...
Kristina Hall·3 years ago
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher/author. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.Characters: Libby was an engaging main character. I enjoyed her personality and the voice Gabrielle Meyer gave her.Language: Clean.Moral/theme: The sovereignty of God was a big theme in this novel.Plot: The time-travel aspect added a unique element to When the Da...
Staci·3 years ago
1774-1775 & 1914-1915 Virginia & Whitby, England
What a unique approach to time travel! Libby spends every other day in her two different paths...1774 Williamsburg, Virginia and 1914 New York City. On her 21st birthday, she must select which path to leave behind and in which to spend the remainder of her life. Which will she choose?
Wonderful historical details for both time periods are included. There is the contrast between fighting for freedom from England in one path to living in England i...
Nicole·3 years ago
Even though it's still early in the year, Gabrielle Meyer's *When the Day Comes* has absolutely earned a spot on my list of favorite books of 2022. This time-slip novel has such a unique premise, unlike anything I've ever read. Libby lives simultaneously in two different time periods and has to decide on her 21st birthday which path she'll remain in forever. When she goes to sleep in one era, she wakes up the next day in the other, and vice versa. I hadn't read any books by Gabrielle Meyer befor...




