Really well written. Good story and quite engaging despite more of the focus on living through the challenges day to day vs what actually caused the challenges in the first place. Good job revealing critical info on a pace to make you want to keep reading ( )

In a small mountain community decimated by a mysterious virus, three strangers with little in common are brought together by their desire to see a better future. Engaging and suspenseful from start to finish, we are witness to a world where the rule of law has been thrown out the window, food supply and air quality have been compromised, and something strange has been unleashed jeopardizing humanity’s very survival. Told with a sharp eye for detail, the characters are each fully drawn, and the setting is both familiar and eerily unrecognizable.
As we watch these three unlikely friends struggle against all odds, we can’t help but cheer them on as they retain everything that’s good about mankind. Merilyn Liddell’s story is a captivating tale and one that offers hope, above all else, in uncertain times. ( )

Tomorrow, by Merilyn Ruth Liddell, is a book one needs to read when you have the time to invest yourself in reading thoroughly. This book is slow but well worth the read as Liddell has crafted a unique world, knitting together elements that many people experience in real life in a world that has created a disaster that may or may not be fixed with exciting characters. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about dystopian worlds and human experiences. ( )

This was a really intriguing story. It really kept me interested.

*I received a copy of this book for free. The review is my own, honest and unsolicited. ( )

I did not expect to enjoy this book, but it turned out very well. It was written very nicely, and although there were three POVs, they were organized in a very logical manner. I love dystopian themes and this book definitely had that touch. The details were very good, and the relationships very realistic. I liked the three main characters very much, and I also felt kindly towards Stan, the sassy old lady, and surprisingly, Mack. I liked the background story, and I was very pleased with the conclusion. I think the author did a very good job. ( )

Tomorrow was an engaging book. Written in the voices of three characters who find their lives entwined. It took a while but the story was compelling with an overall aura of suspense due to the multilayered secrets. The ending was a little too quick and pat compared to the rest of the book. Overall, worth reading. ( )

Martha, Jake and Sophie are neighbors in a small, isolated village. Martha is a scientist, looking into a virus that she believes her father engineered. Jake is a cab driver, picking up the odd fare around town. Sophie is a battered woman, trying to protect the baby that she now carries.

This book was a bit mediocre. The virus and its effects on the world were not fully described. The story could have taken place anywhere really, it didn't have a dystopic feel to it. The characters were a bit stereotypical, especially Sophie and Martha. Overall, not a book I would re-read or recommend. ( )

The earth's population was decimated by an epidemic, and life is nothing like it used to be. martha is desperate to continue her research to discover what happened. Jake just wants to run his cab business and maybe find his birth mother. Sophie is pregnant and trapped in an abusive relationship. Together, these three may save mankind.

This is probably one of the darkest dystopian (or dysfunctional, as the author terms it) story I have ever read, but it kept me intrigued from start to finish. I wanted to know Martha's secrets. I wanted to see if Jake found his family. I wanted Sophie to find safety.

The ending came a bit out of nowhere. I feel like so much was skipped over, there could have been a second book. A character mentioned briefly and who only appears in a few scenes at most suddenly had a major role in the ending.

There were some instances of strong words. I couldn't recommend this to anyone under eighteen. I received a free copy from the publisher for reviewing purposes. ( )

This was different from my usual genre - I usually stay away from books set in an apocalyptic/dystopian future, so was not certain I would like it. But, I requested it when i saw the synopsis and was excited when i received an Early Reviewer's copy from LibraryThing. (Thank you!)
I liked the 3 main characters, Martha, Jake and Sophie and for that matter, Nora. I started rooting for them, as I read along. Though I would have loved some more twists and turns (or may be it is the mystery/thriller lover in me talking :-) ), I enjoyed this book. ( )

4.5 Stars! A great character driven story, with a slow reveal that leaves the story both compelling and mysterious. I also thoroughly enjoyed Liddell's writing style - looking forward to reading more novels from her in the future. If you're a fan of dystopian novels, definitely add this to your TBR list. ( )

Tomorrow is the most engaging book I've read in some time. Written in the voices of three completely unrelated strangers - a mysterious woman living in an underground tech paradise, a local cab driver, and a pregnant girl from out of town hiding from several abusive relationships - these characters all find their lives intertwined. The main characters all have complicated backstories, which don't immediately come to light. But the way they act is understandable and relatable (even when the backstory is less relatable). In addition, the way these three characters are brought together felt surprising and original. Their stories made the different voicings of the chapters easy to follow.

Liddell also cast complicated moral issues in a different light - something necessary in her dystopian world. How should power be handled? What should be controlled and what should be left up to individual choice? How should a corrupt police force be dealt with? And while I can't say I agreed with all of the character choices, I understood them and they provoked further thinking long after I finished the book. I don't know if there will be another book in this world Liddell has imagined, but I would be intrigued to know how other cities functioned, similar to how Lois Lowry wrote about separate societies in the same world and era in her series, The Giver Quartet. It reminded me of Lowry's style of world building.

Content warning: There are a few near rape and violent situations, however they are tastefully written and necessary to paint an accurate picture of the local society.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and have reviewed it voluntarily. ( )

I received this novel in exchange for a review. This was a refreshingly different dystopian novel focusing on the lives and secrets of a rural mining town whose residents are scraping by following a global epidemic that caused death and male sterility. The characters are well-drawn and truly drive a well-plotted mystery tangled up in eccentric and, at times, disturbing relationships. Unlike many novels in this genre, this one is literate and reasonably well-edited. I would have rated this a five, if the resolution at the end had been a bit more detailed and a little less contrived. ( )

My first impressions of this book were a little rough, to be honest. I have to admit that I'm not the best at reading from multiple points of view and that, coupled with not having my footing in this dystopia at first, made the first few chapters a bit rocky. As I read on, however, I soon fell into step with the characters who lead us through this story. I understood that this was a future where survival was based on how important you were to the people in town. Where, although resources are limited, there are still good people who help others. Where, just like real life, there are those who take advantage of everyone else. Once I got my bearings, I was set. I knew this would be a book I'd devour.

Devour it, I did. I know that this book is technically classified as dystopian, but what I found on these pages had so much more hope than I'm used to in this kind of story. Jake, Sophie and Martha were each so different and yet they came together in a way that really made me smile. The setting for this story, an old historic mining town in Canada, felt perfect to me. Small, surrounded by nature, and the perfect way to really expose the damage that had been done to the world by the people who were now trying to survive in it. Like I mentioned above, so many people were still good people in this book. They fought for others, cared for others, and shared. It was lovely to read a story where, although it had dark undercurrents and violence, a little bit of love still shown through.

Martha, in particular, stood out to me. She has her own story arc, that winds through those of the others, and it really lets the reader further delve into the world that Liddell has built and where all the devastation came from. She was quirky, to be certain, but that made me love her more. Imagine knowing that your world was destroyed by someone close to you, and feeling like you were now the only one who could save it. Those are some big shoes, let me tell you what.

So why the three star rating? I think my biggest issue with this story was really the fact that it took so long for me to get enough information to finally feel invested. Although I appreciated the slow build up of facts, it also hindered my reading somewhat. I wanted to know why I should care about the people I was walking along with. That came eventually, but not quite fast enough. My other gripe was about the ending. After all the drama I'd gone through with my new friends, it felt like everything just wrapped up into a perfect forever after. Going from a tension filled, secret laden story into a place where suddenly everything is sunshine made me feel lost. It just didn't flow.

Overall, I had a lot of fun with this book. I powered through it, and I don't regret diving into Liddell's world at all! This story may have needed a bit more polish, but I'm definitely still a fan. I'll be back for more. ( )

Tomorrow is a novel that is fast paced, but slow-moving. The dystopian story follows three strangers who are connected by one experience. The story focuses on the multiple povs of Jake, Sophie, and Martha. Martha keeps to her self and lives in a home that is built like one giant science lab, she feels extreme guilt for what he dad did (revealed later in the story). Sophie, is a city girl who ended in a small town and is trapped in an abusive relationship and is desperately trying to escape. Jake, is a cab driver who is observant and curious. He’s trying to make a living, but struggles due to the power structure in the town.

From the beginning of the novel, I had so many questions in my mind: What happened to this town, Who are these people, and What does the future hold for them. The reader is given very little clues leaving them with a lot of focus. There is an overall aura of suspense due to the multilayered secrets and the added element of multiple povs keeps the reader engaged in the story. When one perspective starts to get interesting we cut to the next scene, which gives a cliffhanger feeling to many of the chapters.

Throughout the book lies a constant somber tone. You can really feel this in the characters minds and feelings. They are all grieving in some sort of way and with how desolate the town has become is gives them a heavy feeling. While Sophie and Jake are easy to open up Martha is a brick wall. She trusts them to provide a safe haven for her in her home but is reluctant to share her secrets and what the lab can do, what experiment is she trying to hide?

It’s hard to talk about the story without giving too much of the plot away, but I did think it had an interesting dystopian concept. My main problem with the book is that at many points in the story I had a very vague sense of what is happening. And even by the end of the book when everything was revealed, I still felt there were so many questions unanswered and I was puzzled. I liked the attention to detail and I felt the characters were very well-written. I was invested in their stories, and wanted them prosper in their difficult lives.

If you enjoy dystopian stories, this book might be for you! ( )

"The door whispered shut behind Martha. She counted three rapid clicks. A green light flashed. Lock engaged. The knot between her shoulder blades loosened."

This book had me from the first paragraph to the last. I absolutely loved it! It's a dystopian novel who's two main themes are "population control" and "secrecy." My only negative remark is regarding the epilogue. It was neat to see the finish (and it was phenomenal writing!), but it was over too soon.
I can't wait to see more from her! ( )

I really enjoyed this book. Set in a dystopian future Liddell tells the story of 3 different people after the outbreak of a virus. It was a great introduction to the author and I would definitely read additional books by the author.

excellently written, with an entertaining premise. I wish there were more detail to set the scene; this story takes place after a significant population decrease, the details of which are revealed slowly, which is fine except I had a tough time visualizing the way these people live - has society totally broken and been rebuilt differently or are they hanging on to the semblance of it? What is going on in nearby towns and cities? This premise involves all human populations but I was left with a lot of questions about what had happened, and where and how. ( )

SENSUALITY RATING: YES, Profanity (nothing really stands out or takes away from the plot); NO Sexual Encounters; YES, I find it quite offensive to use Lord’s name in vain NO MATTER how little or often.

GENRE: Apocalyptic Science Fiction; Dysfunctional Earth; Mystery

SETTING: Small town away from the city.

SYNOPSIS: She masqueraded most of the time as an old woman with a cane, but no one knew where she lived. He did an honest day’s work driving 1 of 2 taxis that existed in the entire town. In a time when pregnancies were practically non-existent, a girlfriend with a large belly tries to find her way out of an abusive relationship but her pregnancy is a hot commodity for the greedy. This all happened when damage had been done to the earth and the cycle of life needed to be restored.

WHAT I LIKED: The home in hiding.

WHAT I DID NOT LIKE: Many relationships between relatives and friends were horribly confusing. A true “Who’s Who?”.

OVERALL RATING: (4) stars because I really loved the plot. Mystery and danger. Many elements that kept me, the reader, on my toes. Not one that enjoys reading the slightest bit of profanity or the word “God” in the plot of any work of fiction hence 4/5 stars. However, this book is well worth the read. ( )

In a post apocalyptic world a virus has destroyed a large % of the population. A few survivors struggle to exist in a broken world. Tomorrow follows them. The plot is excellent and I enjoyed the story. Where the book fell short for me was in the actual detail and information related to living conditions and how society broke down. I believe that is necessary for post-apocalyptic books to feel "real". ( )

The concept of the book was well-conceived and the writing was very well done. The characters were fully developed and believable. Honestly, everything about this book was pretty great. However, the very end seemed almost like the author just didn't want to do any more. There is a huge chunk of time elapsed that is somewhat filled in by the very last chapter, but leaves the reader wanting. The end was a complete letdown for me. It was like the story ended and then picked up with an afterthought just to try to conclude it. Additionally, although the book was enjoyable and well-written, I had to actually try to remember what it was about when looking at my list of reviews to write. It didn't leave a lasting impression on me. When I thought about it, I remembered it, but it wasn't indelibly etched in my brain like some books I've read. Hence, the 3 stars. ( )

It is extremely hard for a sci fi novel to entertain me, and this one totally did! A nice air of mystery carries on as the story line progresses and you begin to piece together what has happened to the world and how three seemingly random individuals fit together. I appreciate the fact that the scientific verbiage was kept to a minimum and was not presented in a confusing way. Most sci fi I put down because it goes over my head with the wording used. I was eager to pick this book back up every time and couldn't wait to see how everything resolved itself! The only thing a bit jarring was the epilogue, talking about characters not really introduced in the book. ( )

Well!!!!
Well conceived concept, well written, well-developed characters, well researched.
Editing was pretty decent (sometimes that can be a problem with this publisher).... just a few minor mistakes.
I thoroughly enjoyed this near?-future story. While the story had a very satisfying ending, I could certainly envision a sequel.. and if Liddell chooses to write one, I will be the first in line to read it!
Definitely an author to go on my watch list.

Well Done! ( )

Tomorrow by Merilyn Ruth Liddell is an interesting character study. It follows the lives of three protagonists through a dystopian future. It doesn't have a lot of action, but you get a sense of these people and want to know more about them. There are several unanswered questions that could have been addressed, so I down-graded the star rating a bit. ( )