I am annoyed about this book. It was so close to being a really good, interesting, thought provoking and dramatic read. Unfortunately the mood, tone and atmosphere was all over the place. Handbrake turns in humour/drama/pathos/"romance" and an intelligent kickass heroine who simply refuses to even consider the most likely suspects because...well...because they are the authorities. I mean who ever heard of authorities being involved in cover ups and conspiracies, right?And the tacked on "romance"...

This science fiction mystery novel is fast-paced and intriguing, as an agent in agent in future dystopian America tries to figure out the identities of presumed clones in an Alabama field, only to stumble into something more insidious. Some of the time-bendy, mind-bendy elements can be confusing at times--a common peril with science fiction of this nature--but Brooks is good about having her characters talk through everything in such a way that the reader can find the flow again. The world-build...

2.5-ish2069: Commonwealth Investigator Samantha Rose begins an investigation into the suspected dumping of a clone body which leads her to the darker side of post-outbreak tech and what people are willing to do to fix the past. Struggling to deal with a pig of a superior, a career that could well be over before it's even begun and unhelpful locals, Sam's only support ends up coming from the most unlikely of places.Where should I start with this one? I hadn't heard anything about "The Day Before"...

http://openbooksociety.com/article/th...Review brought to you by OBS staff member AndraWarning: Some SpoilersMy first thoughts are….an interesting read, but is it trying to emulate the feel of J.D. Robb’s ‘In Death’ series? This in and of itself caused me a bit of unease as who could live up to that series, though this unease was quickly dispelled by the writing and story line. I was quickly engaged and some of the twists and turns actually drove me to drop everything else and continue reading l...

Fantastic read! The main character CBI Agent Samantha Rose is strong-willed and likeable with just enough mystery in her past to keep the reader guessing when the big questions arise. Mac is the medical examiner who escapes PTSD using prescription drugs that cloak his awful memories, while leaving him confused and muddled. I loved his dreamlike and desperate point of view, which offers a remarkable character arc as he slowly pulls his life together. Together, the two form a strained alliance tha...

My two biggest complaints about this book are that 1) it ended, and I didn't want it to, and 2) I'm pretty sure I can't preorder the sequel yet.I won an ARC of this novel on publication day, and it was awarded with no expectation of me leaving a review. I'm reviewing it anyhow, though, to recommend it. The Day Before is a SF police procedural that begins with an unidentified body and never really lets up on the intensity. I found the characters compelling and their development on-target. I suspe...

The Day Before is a great read. I truly enjoyed it. CBI agent Samantha Rose is not fond of her post in the middle of nowhere. A new case may be the chance she was looking for to get out of the small town and into another posting. The case may not be at all as it appears. With the help of ME and fellow agent Mackenzie Sam will have to follow the case wherever it might lead. I could not put this book down. I ended up staying up late in order to finish it. The writing is smooth and the storyline fa...

I've reviewed other books by Liana Brooks ( Fey Lights , and Even Villains Fall in Love ) and follow her socks on Twitter, so I was lucky enough last week to get the opportunity to win an ARC of her latest release (HAPPY RELEASE DAY!), The Day Before . I kept telling myself I was only going to read just one more chapter, but in the end, the only reason I took a break at all was because hungry puppies will not countenance a book addiction.:DOver the past year, I've seen Brooks referen...

I had the pleasure of reading this before it was released, and if you like a little Science Fiction mixed with your Thriller, this is the book for you.It's all about Sam. Yes, there are other characters in this book, but if you've ever read one and thought "Character X was more interesting," You probably won't do that here. Sam's a different kind of "strong female lead" in that she doesn't need to shoot people to prove how tough she is. (Not that I have any issue with women shooting people.)Sam'...

I've read this as a beta reader more than once, in more than one iteration. I've seen characters and plots come and go with this book. This is going to be a great book, and it will only get better when you read books 2 & 3.