Review - The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder

Book Summary from Amazon

One moment can change everything.

 

Amber’s life is spinning out of control. All she wants is to turn up the volume on her iPod until all of the demands of family and friends fade away. So she sneaks off to the beach to spend a day by herself.
 
Then Amber meets Cade. Their attraction is instant, and Amber can tell he’s also looking for an escape. Together they decide to share a perfect day: no pasts, no fears, no regrets.
 
The more time that Amber spends with Cade, the more she’s drawn to him.  And the more she’s troubled by his darkness. Because Cade’s not just living in the now—he’s living each moment like it’s his last.

My Review - 4 1/2 Great to the last Drop

Imagine Kristin Hannah or Jodi Picoult writing in Verse. The Day Before reminded me of the emotion and heartbreaking story lines you read by them but Lisa Schroeder does it with lyrical ease that captures your heart.

The Day Before is about Amber and Cade meeting and spending the day having fun.  This was there promise to each other, no discussing the problems in their life that they were obviously running away from.  I enjoyed the simplistic way they met and how they just allowed the day to happen.  Both dealing with some hard responsibilities but enjoying the day before the inevitable.

A favourite part of the story that added another unique style to her Verse novels were the letters intertwined in the story.  These captured the intensity of Amber's dilemma and we are kept in suspense on Cade's dilemma which worked out well.

This story was just lovely.

Verse Novels are my simple pleasure and hands down Lisa Schroeder if my favourite Verse Novel author.

Waiting on Wednesday - Lisa Schroeder

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event spotlighting upcoming releases we are highly anticipating. It is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.

So YA is not my favourite genre but I found a gem, the author Lisa Schroeder.  She writes Verse Novels, I didn't think I will enjoy them but they have became my simple book pleasure.  I heart you, You haunt me is a favourite of the year, I gave it 5 stars, just amazing emotion in such few words, unbelievably delightful.

So when I saw this, WOW, super excitement, I knew I had to start following Lisa Schroeder's blog so I know the latest while getting to know the author.

So June, 2011 she will be releasing her new novel.

The Day Before

Sometimes there's no turning back.

Amber's life is spinning out of control. All she wants is to turn up the volume on her iPod until all of the demands of her family and friends fade away. So she sneaks off to the beach to spend a day by herself.

Then Amber meets Cade. Their attraction is instant, and Amber can tell that he's also looking for an escape. Together they decide to share a perfect day: no pasts, no fears, no regrets.

The more time that Amber spends with Cade, the more she's drawn to him. And the more she's troubled by his darkness. Because Cade's not just living in the now--he's living like each moment is his last.
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What are you waiting on?   I look forward to coming over to your blog to see what your WOW is.

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Reviews of Books in VERSE for Recommend Me

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I feel I have to spread the love for Lisa Schroeder verse novels. They are magical, just beautiful writing that touches your soul. I recommend for all ages. If you have a teen that doesn’t read you should try one of these for them.

I read I heart you, You haunt me last month and loved it. I am currently reading Fight Club and needed a little break from such an intense story so I decided to try Far From You. If you are skeptical, don’t be, pick one up, I bet you won’t be able to put it down.

The verse books you read in a flash so I don’t want to go into detail but definitely want to say READ THEM, you will enjoy them.

My review of Far From You
4 Great to the last drop

I will start with a teaser

Mom got cancer.
Cancer sucks.
She died.
Dad remarried.
The end.

Alice is the main character, her parents named her after Alice in Wonderland. She is a 16 year old singer/songwriter and we get samples of her writing, fun, sad and touching. Alice is not living life, she is overwhelmed with the loss of her mom and the fear of continuing on.

Her father has remarried and the story begins with her new baby sister arriving. Alice thinks more hard times are in her future.

The way Lisa Schroeder writes about young love is so fascinating, a warm genuine touch, I can see how she captures teenagers and allows older readers to have memories of ‘puppy love’. Alice and her boyfriend are in love and it is some very special moments throughout.

My Review - 5 Tea Time Perfection




I started this book just to get a sample as I had never read a book in Verse before..... I was hooked immediately, read in 1 day (approx 2 hours) which never happens as I don't have the time but it was just that good.


It is a very short book, on Kindle it was 100 pages as it went 1% each page.

Ava loses her boyfriend, her shining star that makes her world brighter. Now she can't see him or touch him, unless she allows herself to dream. She can't hear his voice, except for the faint whispers in her mind. Most would think she's crazy, but she knows he's here.

Jackson understands true love and is there for Ava even after death. He's back from the dead, as proof that love truly knows no bounds.

I was pleasantly surprised with this, I think everyone will enjoy it. I just finished an intense book so wanted something easy, this was beautiful ease.

Here are teasers of the style of writing.

When you meet someone

so different from yourself,

in a good way,

you don't even have to kiss

to have fireworks go off.

It's like fireworks

in your heart

all the time.

&

The sun starts to set and tangerine orange

turns to

cotton candy pink

and I wish

my man

Jackson was here

to give me some

cranberry red love.

Thanks for visiting Tea Time with Marce

Review - Book in Verse Style - I heart you, You haunt me on Kindle

Review

I started this book just to get a sample as I had never read a book in Verse before..... I was hooked immediately, read in 1 day (approx 2 hours) which never happens as I don't have the time but it was just that good.

It is a very short book, on Kindle it was 100 pages as it went 1% each page.

Ava loses her boyfriend, her shining star that makes her world brighter. Now she can't see him or touch him, unless she allows herself to dream. She can't hear his voice, except for the faint whispers in her mind. Most would think she's crazy, but she knows he's here.

Jackson understands true love and is there for Ava even after death. He's back from the dead, as proof that love truly knows no bounds.

I was pleasantly surprised with this, I think everyone will enjoy it. I just finished an intense book so wanted something easy, this was beautiful ease.

Here are teasers of the style of writing.

When you meet someone

so different from yourself,

in a good way,

you don't even have to kiss

to have fireworks go off.

It's like fireworks

in your heart

all the time.

&

The sun starts to set and tangerine orange

turns to

cotton candy pink

and I wish

my man

Jackson was here

to give me some

cranberry red love.

I give this a 5 - Tea Time Perfection

Thanks for visiting Tea Time with Marce