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Day After (The 19th Year #2)

by Emi Gayle (Goodreads Author)

4.45 of 5 stars 4.45 · rating details · 29 ratings · 13 reviews

Demon crypts. Vampire lairs. Glowing angels. Sexy sirens. The stuff of fiction.

Or so Winn Thomas always thought.

Since being accepted into the fold of the supernatural, he knows better. None of what he imagined is true, but everything he feared is, and binding himself to his Changeling girlfriend until her nineteenth birthday will give him an education far beyond what he’...more

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Published May 6th 2013 by J. Taylor Publishing

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Apr 22, 2013 Cherie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Winn Thomas strives to do the impossible in Emi Gayle’s Day After.

Unlike After Dark, Day After follows Winn’s point of view. Winn is such a great character, and Gayle does well in writing from a male point of view. I felt his frustration with the tasks given to him as well as his heartache when it comes to his girlfriend, Mac. Mac is up to her old stubborn tricks, and she put Winn through the wringer. Of all the characters, my favorite character is still Suze, the destroyer demon. He’s just so a...more

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Mar 04, 2013 Terri Rochenski rated it 5 of 5 stars

Let's dive right in, shall we?

Yummies:

Characters, characters, characters!!

I fell in book-love with Winn in book #1 of The 19th Year, After Dark, so when I got my hands on this 2nd installment I was dork dancin' like a pro. Think about it - how many series in a paranormal switch character PoV's with each book?

This is the first to do so - that I've read - and oh am I ever glad Ms. Gayle went this route!!

Winn is the type of boyfriend we all wish we'd had back in high school - loyal, compassionate,...more

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May 05, 2013 The Cover Contessa rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-arc-review-books, j-taylor, paranormal, arcs-and-r-r, wishlist

Really, that's how it ends???? REALLY EMI!!!!! COME ON! ugh, how long do I have to wait for the next book. I'm gonna pull my hair out! LOL!
Yup that was my initial reaction. But I wasn't disappointed with it. No I wasn't, not one bit. I am IN LOVE with this series. It's different, it's amazing, and you NEED to read it!

I want to thank J. Taylor Publishing for providing me with a copy of this book to read for an honest review. I was happily chosen to participate on this blog tour, as well, and that...more

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Apr 24, 2013 Lolita rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: not-yet-released, e-books, books-that-i-own, got-a-copy-for-review-reviewed

I got a copy for review in exchange for an honest review.

This book was different than I expected, but I did enjoy it. Unlike the first book this book isn’t told from Mac’s pov, but from Winn’s pov. I really liked seeing his side of things, although I did miss seeing Mac’s side of things. There is much mystery and every time I felt like I got closer to the truth, but at the end I still felt like I didn’t know it all.

The story is really good and it kept me wanting to continue reading it. I practic...more I got a copy for review in exchange for an honest review.

This book was different than I expected, but I did enjoy it. Unlike the first book this book isn’t told from Mac’s pov, but from Winn’s pov. I really liked seeing his side of things, although I did miss seeing Mac’s side of things. There is much mystery and every time I felt like I got closer to the truth, but at the end I still felt like I didn’t know it all.

The story is really good and it kept me wanting to continue reading it. I practically finished this book in one setting, because I wanted to know what would happen next. The beginning was a bit slow, but when the pace picked up it did stay interesting. I love how much mystery there is in this book, Mac and Winn knows so less about the supernatural world and this means the reader doesn’t know that much either. So the reader finds out about everything alongside the main characters.

There were some twists and turns I really liked, but also some parts I didn’t. The story was very well written and I really like the idea of Changelings and how they have to choose a form. In this book much more history is unveiled and I just wanted to know more and more every time we got a bit of information.

The characters are really likeable too, although seeing Mac through other eyes made me like her a bit less. Sometimes she just needs to think before she acts. I did like Winn more now we got his pov and it was nice seeing his side of things. I also really liked Zoe, although I wished she played a bigger part. Mac and Winn their friends on school also still play a role, I actually was surprised at how much they still mattered even with all the supernatural stuff going on they still played a part.

The world building progresses with slow steps and sometimes it is frustrating when you realize how less you actually know, but on the other hand I did like how I find out more about the world piece by piece alongside Mac and Winn. In this book we certainly learn a whole lot more about the world and some history, although I still would like to have more knowledge about this original world and all the supernaturals that inhabit it. Even in this book I still have no idea what the different types of supernaturals really are and what their limits and strengths are, there just isn’t enough attention for this, but on the other hand I also get that there are so many different races that it would be impossible to give information about all of them. There is so much world building behind this all that I think the piece by piece method actually works best.

To conclude: a great sequel. I had to get used to Winn’s pov for a while, but I liked seeing his pov. I like the mystery and how we only get information piece by piece. I really like the characters, although I would’ve preferred to learn more about Zoe. The world building is done well and interesting, although I do want more of it. I am really looking forward to the next book!(less)

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May 06, 2013 Melanie Adkins rated it 5 of 5 stars

Winford Thomas' life was about to change in ways he never dreamed possible. His girlfriend, Mackenzie, is non-human and she's chosen Winn to be her teacher. Neither of them realizes just what that will encompass when they agree to take the path together. Before Winn can begin to teach Mac what she needs to know about her kind, he'll have to be approved by the Council of 12. Seems easy enough, until he meets them. Mac must choose which form she will take by age 19 and she will begin ruling one o...more

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May 14, 2013 Maggie rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Wow! Okay honestly I feel that Winn is just too good for Mac...maybe that's because I haven't read the first book. Winn does EVERYTHING for Mac; talk about the meaning of whipped huh? & Mac doesn't seem to show him any gratitude except for the occasional kisses and fondling. This is how it seems to go.

Winn: Here let me assist you in any way possible with a life changing decision.
Mac: *Fondles Winn*
Winn: Ok, that's enough gratitude.Let me get to work and be your slave.

But later on, I kind of...more

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May 16, 2013 Tracey (YA Book Addict) rated it 5 of 5 stars

The very first thing that I did after finishing Day After was go in search of the release date of book three in the series, Darkest Day. And what do I find? October... OCTOBER!!! Seriously? I really need to wait until october!!! Boy oh boy!!! Why did Day After have to end like that!!

"You've been asked by our current changeling, Miss Maya Mackenzie Thorne, to be her teacher. Have you willingly agreed to take on this duty?"

"Yes. I have accepted. Willingly."

I immediately fell in love with the c...more The very first thing that I did after finishing Day After was go in search of the release date of book three in the series, Darkest Day. And what do I find? October... OCTOBER!!! Seriously? I really need to wait until october!!! Boy oh boy!!! Why did Day After have to end like that!!

"You've been asked by our current changeling, Miss Maya Mackenzie Thorne, to be her teacher. Have you willingly agreed to take on this duty?"

"Yes. I have accepted. Willingly."

I immediately fell in love with the characters and the world that Emi Gayle created in book one, After Dark, so I Jumped at the chance to read book two, Day After when it was offered to me. And to add to my excitement was the fact that it was going to be written from Winn's point of view. I actually put off reading it for a little while because I knew that I would be devouring it in one sitting and then would have the long wait for the next book in front of me.

Like no other girl in school, Mac Thorne had pricked my finger and made me bleed. Only the bleeding hadn't stopped.

In Day After Winn is on a mission to learn all that he can about Mac's world and guide her in the decision of her final choice of what form she will take as we move toward her19th birthday. Winn was just as amazing as ever. He is loyal, loving, kind, nerdy and sweet. He is one pretty perfect package. I loved the way he tackled his mission and jumped right in and overcame his fears to try to learn everything that he needed to help Mac. I loved the little bits of inner dialogue that he had with himself and that just made me love him more.

Stubborn didn't begin to describe Mac Thorne.

Mac had such a knack for frustrating me. She was just so stubborn at times. And I think I felt that so deeply because we got to see that through Winn's eyes and really got to feel the impact and effect that her decisions had on him. But as stubborn and frustrating as I found her, I also loved her. I completely understood her struggles with the expectations that are placed on her shoulders and her desires coming through in some of the decisions that she made. And towards the end of the book she completely had me in her corner rooting for her. I really felt that she went through so much growth in this book.

Another character that I love was Suze. He is just so amazingly hilarious and cool. He just added so much to the book with his humour and sass. He was hilarious and I found myself having a good laugh at something he did or said on more than one occasion.

Emi Gayle did an awesome job in creating these characters that all fit together and all have a part to play. There are twists and turns when you least expect them and at times there is quite a lot of information to take in, but it all adds to the story development and moves the story along at a steady pace.

So now, I have to brace myself for the wait. Hurry up October!! I need to know what happens next!!!

5/5 incredibly awesome Stars!!(less)

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May 03, 2013 Wendy rated it 5 of 5 stars

When I saw that this book was going to be in Winn's POV, I was beyond excited. I loved Winn in the first book, and was really looking forward to seeing things from his perspective and get in his mind some more. However, I will admit that I was slightly worried. When some authors switch over POV's completely from one character to another, it just doesn't work, but Ms. Gayle delivered in every way imaginable! I fell in love with Winn a little bit more (okay...a whole lot more) throughout this book...more

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May 15, 2013 Mel rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: must-read, kindled-it, paranormal, mythology

This was a good sequel but not a great one only because Mac and Winn spent most of the book apart or not getting along which had me a little bummed. Winn's POV was distinctly different from Mac's in that he tended to think things out more as opposed to just rushing into them headlong so the pace in this one was a little slower than the first one but I still enjoyed seeing things from Winn's perspective and it made me understand him a little more. He was still just as sweet and caring as before,...more

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Apr 22, 2013 Shelley aka Gizmo's Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-releases, young-adult-paranormal, j-taylor-publishing

*Genre* YA Paranormal
*Rating* 4.0

*First thoughts*

Day After is the sequel to After Dark. This time around we get an in-depth look at Winn Thomas who has taken it upon himself to become MacKenzie's teacher so that she can make a informed choice of what she want's to be when she turns 19. Winn is a really interesting and amazing character who goes through great lengths in order to help MacKenzie so that she has a firm understanding of what she is choosing, even though he clearly wants her to choos...more

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May 05, 2013 Leigh rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, reviewed

I received and ARC copy
Day After continues the story of Mac and Winn. Mac is a changeling, which means she can change into any supernatural being, but she has to decide what she wants to be for the rest of her life. Winn has become Mac's trainer. His job is to prepare Mac to take her place on the supernatural council, but also to support her in choosing which supernatural being Mac will be. Winn has his job cut out for him, because Mac doesn't trust the council and does not want to be a part of...more

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May 09, 2013 Danielle Smiley rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: my-e-books, ya-fantasy

Though I can't technically give this 6 stars.... just know, in my heart, I did.

You know those books, the ones where you after you finish you want to start all over, because the're that good and you just don't want it to be over??? That's how I feel about Day After. This book is so crazy good that I hardly know where to begin in my review..... so how to start? ..... well, I gave it six stars, an honor reserved for my very favorite of books.

Day After is written from Winn's point of view, a change...more Though I can't technically give this 6 stars.... just know, in my heart, I did.

You know those books, the ones where you after you finish you want to start all over, because the're that good and you just don't want it to be over??? That's how I feel about Day After. This book is so crazy good that I hardly know where to begin in my review..... so how to start? ..... well, I gave it six stars, an honor reserved for my very favorite of books.

Day After is written from Winn's point of view, a change up from book 1, After Dark, which is told by Mac. I loved the change of perspectives from one book to another. It gives a nice peek into each character while keeping the mystery quotient up by not flip flopping back and forth between character perspectives within one book. And the mystery quotient in this book is huge. There's so many twists and turns to this plot! I had a constant inner monologue going of "Geez! I so didn't see that coming?" and "What?!?!? No freakin' way!" There were tons of surprises throughout this book.

I also really appreciate the creativity that goes into a work such as 19th Year series. The world that has been built within is overflowing with unique supernatural characters taken from mythology world-wide. Day After gives us so much more insight to these characters. It's just so fun!!!

Now if you've read some of my other reviews, you'll know that I'm also a huge fan of character growth. And again Emi Gayle hits the nail on the head with that here. Winn's growth is subtle and nicely done. Mac, even as we view her through Winn's eyes, sheds a bit of her rebellious and selfish ways. Even the adult characters show growth. **happy sigh**

Everything about Day After is a complete perfection in my eyes. I just soooooo love this book!!! Now I will warn you it's a pretty big cliff hanger we're left with at the end, but it's not the type that leaves you feeling irritated and incomplete; there's enough closure there to be pleased with the ending, but the end does leave you craving your next does of the 19th Year!!!

I did receive a free copy of this book in exchange for an an honest review. See more of my reviews on my blogspot blog, Known to Read.(less)

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May 06, 2013 J.A. Belfield rated it 5 of 5 stars

Day After is full of mystery and intrigue and excitement, and I pretty much enjoyed this book from start to finish. As always with Emi's writing, the plot is as intricately revealed as it woven, leaving the reader constantly guessing and anticipating, and very often surprised. The slow reveal of revelation after revelation as each and every discovery is made is a strong motivator for the reader to keep turning the pages. But an even bigger motivator than that is the MC. Winn. *sigh*
Winnford Tho...more Day After is full of mystery and intrigue and excitement, and I pretty much enjoyed this book from start to finish. As always with Emi's writing, the plot is as intricately revealed as it woven, leaving the reader constantly guessing and anticipating, and very often surprised. The slow reveal of revelation after revelation as each and every discovery is made is a strong motivator for the reader to keep turning the pages. But an even bigger motivator than that is the MC. Winn. *sigh*
Winnford Thomas, how I adore thou, geeky dude that thee are.
Winn won me over (ha! no pun intended) in After Dark, so I was very much looking forward to reading into his somewhat convoluted (he's a guy, after all) mind and finding out just how the other half of Mac and Winn views their somewhat unusual relationship. Sure, to begin, his voice took a little getting into--I blame that on the great connection I felt from Mac in the first book--but it wasn't long before I'd slid into the nerdy mind of Winn, and was very soon happy to be taken along on his ride (you can stop those filthy thoughts of yours; I didn't mean it like that). As I expected him to be, he was intelligent and patient and caring and passionate and ... just Winn. In case you hadn't figured it out, I kinda like Winn. ;)
Plus we have Mac--through Winn's eyes. She was slightly more frustrating a character in Day After than she was in After Dark, but I imagine that's because we got a much stronger smack upside the head of just how her actions and decisions affected Winn on a personal and emotional level--and thanks to that connection I mentioned, they can be tough to endure through his eyes. But I still love Mac, because deep down I suspected she had her own solid reasoning for doing what she did--after all, she does really consider her actions even if she doesn't realise she's doing it at the time.
I'm not going to delve too much into the plot, because it's quite complex, so the best thing to do is to just read it for yourself. But just know, you will get some answers you've been hoping for, at the same time as landing with a few new ones; you will experience a couple WTF!? moments when some 'stuff' comes to light or characters behave in a certain way; you will definitely want to do a little bit of neck throttling; and you will adore Winn. So just read it anyway. ;o)
That is all.(less)

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May 20, 2012 Wendy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Emi Gayle’s second installment of The 19th Year Trilogy was even better than the first!

I really enjoyed seeing how the characters develop in this story. Winn and Mac are still evolving and trying to decide how to make their relationship work. Winn’s family plays a bigger role in this story. I really enjoyed seeing Zoe grow up in this book. Her role in the story is more defined as she becomes a bigger part of the story, not just Winn’s tag-a-long little sister. We also get to know the Josie, Rav...more

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