Thank you, NetGalley, Bethany House Publishers, and Gabrielle Meyer for the opportunity to read this book! It was released on May 3rd, 2022.

What if you lived in two different times? In When The Day Comes by Gabrielle Meyer that is exactly what Libby’s life is like. She is a time-crosser. Her first life is in 1775, but when she closes her eyes to sleep she begins her other life in 1915. When she turns 21 she will choose which life she prefers, but she could never return to that other life. In 1775, she has a family and a man that she loves, although the colonies are on the brink of war and times are dangerous. In 1915, her mother is cold, manipulative, and calculating. She is determined to wed Libby to an English Lord, as much as Libby tries to avoid it. There is no stopping her mother’s plans and circumstances in 1915 may now affect her ability to choose which time she wishes to return.

This is such a unique plot! At first, I wasn’t sure how the author would pull it off. But each chapter merged pretty seamlessly and kept with a smooth pace. I did appreciate all of the historical detail in each time period, especially with the treatment of women in both time periods. There are plenty of emotions as Libby makes her decision. At first, I was nervous that she would form an attachment to Reggie (her husband in 1915) even after the way she was treated. Trigger Warning: abuse, rape, and gaslighting.

I did enjoy Libby’s character development and how she had to learn about how her actions have consequences. Changing history may be what she wants but not what needs to happen. There are some religious aspects to finding out what God’s plans are and how to trust in God. Now, the ending was a little sappy–for lack of a better word, but there needed to be some happiness. I do hope there is a continuation after this book because I would love to visit other timelines and see what other historical characters appear. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.