Okay guys, if, like me, you haven't read the Harper Connelly' series and Lily Bard you may not get the excitement other may feel about this new series. Honestly, I felt that not having read those previous works, I was kinda missing out on some character history. But have no fear, not reading those other aren't a must. Oh, and did I mention that there are Bon Temp characters as well? 
 Mix up some across-the-way neighbors and some unrequited love. Then throw in Harris' trademark murder/mystery in a Podunk town and voila you got Day Shift! 
 Alright, time for the nitty-gritty: sadly I wasn't instantly drawn in. It felt dry and a bit been there done that with Sookie. I am sure many will like it, and the uber fan will love it - unfortunately it just didn't do it for me :( 
 *ARC provided by Netgalley