Night for Day

By: Roselle Lim

Narrated by: Ferdelle Capistrano, Will Damron

Two people destined to be together, but to never see each other again, fight against the greatest odds in this powerful and moving fantasy novel by critically acclaimed author Roselle Lim.

Exes Ward Dunbar and Camille Buhay thought they would never see each other again. They had broken up to pursue their dream jobs on opposite sides of the country—her to New York City, and him to Los Angeles. But years later, they unexpectedly reconnect in London, where they are interviewing for similar jobs. The spark they feel when they meet again is palpable—the attraction comes back like muscle memory, reminding them of what they had lost. When Ward and Camille discover they both got the job working opposing shifts, they vow to give their relationship another try.

Ward starts the day shift and finds the immortal clientele unusual and dazzling. When he clocks out at the end of the day, he finds the door locked and himself trapped in the building. After a horrific first night shift contending with restless spirits and ghosts, Camille is also unable to escape. In their respective prisons, they discover that they’re able to talk to each other a few minutes before dawn. This fleeting encounter incites longing for each other, but their promise to be together feels impossible. Because they are caught in the middle of a war of the gods—and their choices will determine the outcome.

Critic reviews

“Night for Day is an immersive story about the transformative power of love to surpass separation across time and space. Lim builds a world that is gorgeous, sinister, and redemptive by turns, and fans of The Starless Sea will love this read!”—Audrey Burges, author of A House Like an Accordion

"Lim’s magical tale is like a cross between Lore by Alexandra Bracken and The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes as it leads readers on a twisted journey that will keep them guessing until the very end.”—Library Journal

"The fascinating concept and skillful storytelling will carry readers through to the end...there’s plenty to enjoy here.”—Publishers Weekly

"This carefully plotted story, dense with clues that Camille and Ward work to solve, is sure to appeal to puzzle masters. A clever novel that is part fantasy, part escape room strategy and trickery, and part romance."—Kirkus Reviews

"Lim blends romantic intrigue, historical details, and fantasy tropes in Ward and Camille's complex world, making this sure to appeal to fans of her previous novels and books like Kerry Anne King's Improbably Yours (2022)."—Booklist

"A fantastical ride in an alternate reality!"—Woman's World

"The story hooks you in right from the start and never lets up."—Red Carpet Crash

Well gosh that was delightful!

I was pulled in with the fantasy/science fiction ideas I read in the book summary. It became so much more! Definitely a puzzle to figure out. There was love and romance, along with romantic sex. I absolutely loved seeing how the author described how the gods acted and what motivated them in their (eternal) lives.

My favorite thing is that the story had such a lovely dénouement. It seems like books lately just don’t have that anymore. They leave you hanging and make you figure out for yourself how things go on for the protagonists after the climax of the book has been reached. The ending of this book was very satisfying. We got to see what happens to their lives after they get out of their predicament.

Sometimes you just want a nice book of fiction. Life is hard and there’s just too much crazy going on right now in the world. This book is like silk sheets for your brain. Smooth, cool, and easy to get into.