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The Day Before
by
Lisa Schroeder (Goodreads Author)
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...more
Then Amber meets Cade. Their attraction is instant, and Amber can tell he’s also looking for an escape. Together they decide to share...more
Hardcover, 307 pages
Published
June 28th 2011
by Simon Pulse
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Some books are meant to be thought-provoking
Some are meant to steer up emotions
Some are just meant to be entertaining
And some, like this one,
are meant to make you smile, and appreciate.
If you've read Lisa's books,
you know what I'm talking about.
She always creates real characters,
Facing difficult moments
Beautiful stories, written in verse.
So this book is about the important things in life
The things that really count
The moments that take your breath away
The things you love
that make...more
Some books are meant to be thought-provoking
Some are meant to steer up emotions
Some are just meant to be entertaining
And some, like this one,
are meant to make you smile, and appreciate.
If you've read Lisa's books,
you know what I'm talking about.
She always creates real characters,
Facing difficult moments
Beautiful stories, written in verse.
So this book is about the important things in life
The things that really count
The moments that take your breath away
The things you love
that make...more
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This story (at least to me) felt like reading a beautiful long quote that captured a special moment of someone’s life. The writing flows effortlessly. I always say this but if you think you don't like books written in verse you have to read one by Lisa Schroeder.
In the beginning of the book we are presented to Amber who is planning a whole day to herself, before the dreaded next day in which her life will never be the same. We don't know what is hanging over Amber's head, but as the reader you c...more
In the beginning of the book we are presented to Amber who is planning a whole day to herself, before the dreaded next day in which her life will never be the same. We don't know what is hanging over Amber's head, but as the reader you c...more
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Funny, two hours ago I was ready to go to the bed, and I just wanted some book to read few pages before I fall asleep! It looks like this book had other plans for me. Here I'm. Two hours later, and I can say this book took my breath away! I always thought that I don't like the books written in verse, but I was wrong. Words feel somehow more powerful in verse, and then whole story does too. One more thing while i was reading this book this lyrics was stacked in my head, so I'll share it:
" If I l...more
" If I l...more
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I thought this book was so good. This is the 1st book i ever read where the characters only knew each other for a couple of hours and fall in love. Even though this book was short, i read it in 2 days, it was detailed and i felt like i was feeling the character's emotions and thoughts and feelings. It was beautifully written, and i absolutely loved it.
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My Thoughts: Another awesome book by Schroeder! We are introduced to Amber who needs to just have one day by herself. She has a new problem in her personal life and she has trouble dealing with it. She just doesn't think its fair. She goes to the beach and meets Cade. Cade is also having a day by himself as well. Honestly, I don't want to give any spoilers as to why they are both spending a day by themselves because when its revealed, it really makes you think hard and makes you tear up. Its bet...more
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This is really amazing book! It captures life changing situations for a teenage girl and boy. I have never read a story about the one in this book. I couldn’t put it down until I had to go to sleep (school night)!! It is a 100% must read novel. Hope to read others work by Lisa Schroeder!
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This is a beautiful novel. Written in verse, it feels like captivating poetry. The romance between Cade and Amber is endless and hopeful. I finished it within 3 hours in one sitting. Anyone who reads this will be drawn in by the storyline and the endless surprises that are to come. An absolutely flawless novel.
Amber was searching for a perfect day before she met her real parents, so she went to portland (Organ). She woke up that morning she left and packed all her stuff(even drum sticks) and left, and left a note for her perents. Amber rented a limo and left to portland, when she got to there she went to the aquarium. While Amber was at the aquarium she went to go see the box jellyfish she saw a guy on the other side of the tank staring at her. As Amber see's this guy staring at her she describes his...more
First line:
"Some mornings,
it's hard to get
out of bed."
I love books in verse for a change up in my reading. I love how quickly they read and yet they relay a story in fewer words. It's the same with THE DAY BEFORE. And just when I thought I had the plot twists figured out, I didn't.
Amber is dealing with hard news in their life. She decides to take the day off from life and enjoy her last one before she has to face some major changes and upheaval. She goes to the aquarium where she meets Cade, who...more
"Some mornings,
it's hard to get
out of bed."
I love books in verse for a change up in my reading. I love how quickly they read and yet they relay a story in fewer words. It's the same with THE DAY BEFORE. And just when I thought I had the plot twists figured out, I didn't.
Amber is dealing with hard news in their life. She decides to take the day off from life and enjoy her last one before she has to face some major changes and upheaval. She goes to the aquarium where she meets Cade, who...more
This book was one of the best book that I've read in verse, including books by Ellen Hopkins! It's not as edgy as an Ellen Hopkins novel but it's just as good, if not better. If you like books told in verse, this would be perfect for you.
The Day Before shows you a day in the lives of Cade and Amber. They meet at an aquarium and spend a whole day together. They meet each other on the day before. The day before their lives change.
Amber was switched at birth and the court gave her biological pare...more
The Day Before shows you a day in the lives of Cade and Amber. They meet at an aquarium and spend a whole day together. They meet each other on the day before. The day before their lives change.
Amber was switched at birth and the court gave her biological pare...more
Life is the bad�
With all the good. �We got this gift when we were born�We can return it if we want to
But If u want to keep it
It wont be sweet all the time
That’s why its called life
And what we do with it makes it ultimately our own.
For all the good and the bad its our lives no matter what happens to it.
All the good that happen to me is mine alone, only to be mixed in it is all the bad; nobody can have my life and I cant have theirs. If I took theirs I would cave in and if they tried to trade...more
With all the good. �We got this gift when we were born�We can return it if we want to
But If u want to keep it
It wont be sweet all the time
That’s why its called life
And what we do with it makes it ultimately our own.
For all the good and the bad its our lives no matter what happens to it.
All the good that happen to me is mine alone, only to be mixed in it is all the bad; nobody can have my life and I cant have theirs. If I took theirs I would cave in and if they tried to trade...more
The book was simple, beautiful, and easy to get through in one sitting. The most impressive aspect of the book was how Schroedder revealed the mystery piece by piece, allowing the reader just enough insight to keep reading, but still developing her character and her emotions. Even the romance between Amber and Cade felt right, even though it was only a single day, and usually that stuff bothers me. However, she let the reader know from the first verse where Cade is introduced that the story was...more
Lisa Schroeder is an Oregon writer who has won acclaim as an author for "reluctant young adult readers", which my 13 year old is ~ at least this summer. My daughter picked this book up and read it cover to cover in about 3 hours, with a very enthusiastic review at the end. I was curious so I followed suit and found Lisa's style of writing in verse to be both lovely and compelling. The economy of words really brings an emotionally rich tone to this story about Amber, a 16 year old girl who decide...more
Lisa Schroeder's books are all quite sweet and romantic- enjoyable reads, but this one didn't touch me quite as much as her previous works have. First of all, I'll say that I love the poetry style this author's books have. Schroeder has a lovely way of describing things and some of her metaphors can be works of art. This one was certainly full of "mind candy" even if it was not quite as wonderful as some she's written before, and the story-line was interesting, so I'll give her that.
What didn't...more
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Hey guess who just finished a book? I did !
I finished the book The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder and guess what? this book was amazingly awesome I give it a 5/5 star because the story and everything that happened was so enjoyable to read. Something that I found weird is how Lisa the author wrote this book in verse and I did not even know books could have been written like that which was something different but awesome at the same time. I loved how Lisa connected the lives of two young people who...more
I finished the book The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder and guess what? this book was amazingly awesome I give it a 5/5 star because the story and everything that happened was so enjoyable to read. Something that I found weird is how Lisa the author wrote this book in verse and I did not even know books could have been written like that which was something different but awesome at the same time. I loved how Lisa connected the lives of two young people who...more
- This is written in verse like a few of Schroeder's other's books. I love the verse style!
- I love the poem on page 114!!! It is exactly how I feel about books!
- I am gushing! Seriously...I don't know why, but this one day romance has me gushing. I think I was just in the right kind of mood.
- I loved Cade and Amber's relationship and how it develops. They have this one day to spend together, and they make it count! The romance doesn't just happen. They connect, get to know each other, and I li...more
- I love the poem on page 114!!! It is exactly how I feel about books!
- I am gushing! Seriously...I don't know why, but this one day romance has me gushing. I think I was just in the right kind of mood.
- I loved Cade and Amber's relationship and how it develops. They have this one day to spend together, and they make it count! The romance doesn't just happen. They connect, get to know each other, and I li...more
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This novel written in verse is an easy read that touches on characters coming to terms with a bad hand that life has dealt them.
Amber has something life altering that will be happening tomorrow and she wants this day to mean something. She doesn't want it to be sad and she doesn't want to deal with tomorrow. Rather than spending time with her family who is also dealing with this emotional situation, she goes off on her own. When she visits the aquarium in hopes of watching the sharks and gaining...more
Amber has something life altering that will be happening tomorrow and she wants this day to mean something. She doesn't want it to be sad and she doesn't want to deal with tomorrow. Rather than spending time with her family who is also dealing with this emotional situation, she goes off on her own. When she visits the aquarium in hopes of watching the sharks and gaining...more
This was amazing! I got to page 14, before the verse just started annoying me. I read the back, and realized, that the verse will tell me a story, just in a more poetic way. So I kept reading, and let me tell you! This set the bar high for books written in verse! It was very cute and lovable. I liked how everything wasn't laid out for me in the exposition, but it was all slowly seeping out though their actions. It was so beautiful. Not just how it was written, but the story. I flew though this b...more
I hated this book!(lol..ok I did not hate the book, not even a little, but read on for my explaination) You may be asking yourself why I just made this statement, and gave the book 5 stars. There is one reason and one reason only, I am 32 years old and spent the last half hour bawling my eyes out over this book. So honestly I don't hate it, I just hate being reduced to a sniffling, sobbing mess.
I have never read anything from this author, and I loved her writing style. Having the book written in...more
I have never read anything from this author, and I loved her writing style. Having the book written in...more
Wow.
That is all I can say right now.
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I picked up this book on a whim during my last library trip. I recognized it's spine while perusing the lovely spines of all the books. I remembered it was written in verse, and I thought, why the heck not? It's time I give this whole verse thing a try.
And I am so g l a d I did!
This book follows our main character Amber as she is trying desperately to just have a day for herself before everything changes. For a while, we know nothing. I was so confused as t...more
That is all I can say right now.
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I picked up this book on a whim during my last library trip. I recognized it's spine while perusing the lovely spines of all the books. I remembered it was written in verse, and I thought, why the heck not? It's time I give this whole verse thing a try.
And I am so g l a d I did!
This book follows our main character Amber as she is trying desperately to just have a day for herself before everything changes. For a while, we know nothing. I was so confused as t...more
“It's like
the silence
that follows
the beautiful song.
Or
the darkness
that follows
the glitter in the air.
He knew
what to do
to make it better.
As I walk toward
the door,
I take a deep breath.
I know
what to do
to make it better.
As he
embraced me,
I will
try to embrace
this day
that follows
the day before.”
this verse is just so pretty and such a treat to the eyes as well as the ears :)
The Day Before written by Lisa Schroeder is a beauty in each and every , not only is the plot unique but th...more
the silence
that follows
the beautiful song.
Or
the darkness
that follows
the glitter in the air.
He knew
what to do
to make it better.
As I walk toward
the door,
I take a deep breath.
I know
what to do
to make it better.
As he
embraced me,
I will
try to embrace
this day
that follows
the day before.”
this verse is just so pretty and such a treat to the eyes as well as the ears :)
The Day Before written by Lisa Schroeder is a beauty in each and every , not only is the plot unique but th...more
Lisa Schroeder’s new young adult novel ‘The Day Before’ has a mystery at its heart that will pull teen readers in from the start.
Much of the story’s appeal is its slow reveal of the challenges that face the novel’s main characters, Amber and Cade, two strangers who have each left their family and friends behind for what they hope will be a perfect day on an Oregon beach—the day before everything in their lives will change.
For example, who is the mysterious woman, Jeanie, who is sending Amber let...more
Much of the story’s appeal is its slow reveal of the challenges that face the novel’s main characters, Amber and Cade, two strangers who have each left their family and friends behind for what they hope will be a perfect day on an Oregon beach—the day before everything in their lives will change.
For example, who is the mysterious woman, Jeanie, who is sending Amber let...more
Sixteen-year-old Amber decides to spend a day at the beach alone. She knows she needs to sort out her thoughts and prepare for a big change in her life. But while visiting the Oregon Coast Aquarium, she meets Cade. The two hit it off, sharing many of the same tastes, jokes, and pop cultural references. They decide to spend the day together and not worry about yesterday or tomorrow. But tomorrow is still on both of their minds, and over the course of the day, both reveal their secrets and what ha...more
Last year, after reading Chasing Brooklyn by Lisa Schroeder, I declared it to be my favorite book of hers to date. But I think she has outdone herself once again. The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder is nothing short of perfect.
The book (written in verse, like Lisa’s three other YA novels), tells the story of Amber, who escapes from her family and friends for a day all to herself at the beach. Her life is spiraling out of control, and she needs just one day alone; to live for herself and no one else...more
The book (written in verse, like Lisa’s three other YA novels), tells the story of Amber, who escapes from her family and friends for a day all to herself at the beach. Her life is spiraling out of control, and she needs just one day alone; to live for herself and no one else...more
Teen fiction; poetry novella (romance). Personally I don't care for these novels written in verse (poetry is very hard to do well, and a whole novel of mediocre poetry quickly gets tiresome), though they can be more easily devoured by reluctant readers--I'd probably still give them something from Ellen Hopkins instead though, as this title has much less action/drama. But I did skim ahead to find out what was the deal with these two kids, whose lives will apparently be forever changed on the morr...more
I love Lisa Schroeder's style. It's gentle and heartfelt, never cloying, and works its way right into your bones. I felt this when I read Chasing Brooklyn and I felt it again reading The Day Before and when I closed both books, I was very satisfied. In The Day Before, we follow Amber, who has orchestrated an entire day for herself. She's on the brink of some big changes and she needs a temporary escape. Some time to herself without limits. So she sneaks out of her house, hires a limo to take her...more
"There is something comforting about a lighthouse. In the dark of the night, hold on to the light, and you’ll get back home safely. I need a personal lighthouse."
As much as I hate to admit this, The Day Before is my first book by Lisa Schroeder. But I can happily say that it won't be my last!
Known for her unique, verse writing style, Lisa had me hooked by the very first page. I devoured The Day Before, easily finishing it in one sitting. The words came to life right off the pages, allowing the s...more
As much as I hate to admit this, The Day Before is my first book by Lisa Schroeder. But I can happily say that it won't be my last!
Known for her unique, verse writing style, Lisa had me hooked by the very first page. I devoured The Day Before, easily finishing it in one sitting. The words came to life right off the pages, allowing the s...more
Hrm. Perhaps with this book what I will do is start of with what I liked about the book. I hate having to give negative reviews, and I am not entirely negative about this book. Simply put there was aspects I loved about it, and aspects I really didn't like and didn't connect with. But I am going to be as fair and constructive as possible.
There is absolute no dispute that Lisa Schroeder is a wonderful writer. I will admit I don't like prose and I don't have a lot of time for poetry. But she won m...more
There is absolute no dispute that Lisa Schroeder is a wonderful writer. I will admit I don't like prose and I don't have a lot of time for poetry. But she won m...more
I have never read a YA book written in verse before so this was a first for me. I tend to be biased towards prose and drama in my English lit studies as well but I thought it would be interesting to give this one a go to see if the choice of medium would be suitable to tell a story and how affecting it would be.
To be completely honest, I didn’t really connect to this book. The choice of verse to tell Amber’s story wasn’t completely successful in my opinion, although there are a few moments wher...more
To be completely honest, I didn’t really connect to this book. The choice of verse to tell Amber’s story wasn’t completely successful in my opinion, although there are a few moments wher...more
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Hi! I'm the author of the young adult novel FALLING FOR YOU as well as the Oregon Book award finalist THE DAY BEFORE. My other YA novels include I HEART YOU, YOU HAUNT ME, FAR FROM YOU and CHASING BROOKLYN, all published by Simon Pulse. If you've read one or more of them, thank you!
I'm also the author of two middle grade novels for 8-12 year olds: IT'S RAINING CUPCAKES and SPRINKLES AND SECRETS, b...more
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I'm also the author of two middle grade novels for 8-12 year olds: IT'S RAINING CUPCAKES and SPRINKLES AND SECRETS, b...more
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“Oftentimes
when I read a book,
I want to savor
each word,
each phrase,
each page,
loving the prose
so much,
I don't want it
to end.
Other times
the story pulls me in,
and I can hardly
read fast enough,
the details flying by,
some of them lost
because all that matters
is making sure
the character
is all right
when it's over.”
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when I read a book,
I want to savor
each word,
each phrase,
each page,
loving the prose
so much,
I don't want it
to end.
Other times
the story pulls me in,
and I can hardly
read fast enough,
the details flying by,
some of them lost
because all that matters
is making sure
the character
is all right
when it's over.”
“I get it. Sometimes you want to remember. And sometimes you need to forget.”
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