Reviews

100 Days of Sunlight by Abbie Emmons

bella_buchanan's review against another edition

5.0

Oh my goodness. I read this book in almost one day simply because I could not put it down. I have followed the author, Abbie Emmons, on YouTube for quite a while now to watch her writing advice videos. I finally decided to read one of her books and it was better than I could have hoped for. This book had me hooked from the first page to the last. The characters were so real and the entire story felt so alive. I loved the emotional rollercoaster that this book took me on (and the real one too). It is truly like there’s a splash of sunlight on every page. I never wanted it to end. I cannot wait to see what else Abbie has written.

colleens_conclusions's review against another edition

5.0

100 Days of Sunlight was a beautiful book to read, I loved every minute of it. I also loved every single one of the characters, even Tessa’s online Instagram friends. I could relate to this book on a personal level since I have a hearing disability, and I still loved the book.

I liked how Weston was simply there for Tessa, even when she came up with that poem that basically told him to go away. I can understand why he wanted to hide his disability from her. It would be nice to have that one person to see you for who you are. The whole plot just came together perfectly. I wish I had this book when I was in high school, it’s definitely something that the young adult crowd would need to read.

Everything about this book was simply beautiful. I definitely would recommend reading it at about any time. I loved the cover too! It is so pretty! The book is a five star read. Thank you Netgalley and publishers for letting me read this book. I look forward to reading more books by this author.

jailala's review against another edition

hopeful fast-paced

3.5

lovelykd's review against another edition

3.0

While I am outside the age range of this book's target audience, I have always enjoyed reading YA stories--especially when it includes characters who are flawed, or challenged, in ways some of us will never experience. Such voices are important to the YA canon and give a depth to the genre that can be appreciated at any age.

That said, I enjoyed reading the love story between Tessa and Weston.

Tessa is temporarily blind--after a horrific car accident--Weston lost his legs due to poor youthful decision-making. Kismet brings the two together, and love eventually blooms, but Weston isn't confident that a sighted Tessa will think him enough, once she knows the truth of his disability.

Make no mistake, this is written as a feel-good story. Tessa and Weston face personal challenges but neither is so broken as to make the reader feel uncertain they'll recover. Their coupling is more about two people making a spiritual journey, together, and finding common ground in the faith they begin to have in each other's ability to fill in the missing pieces.

The only questionable relationship is the one which exists between Weston and Rudy: I didn't think it was necessary to have them coming to blows--literally--as a way of establishing some semblance of a brotherhood. Especially since it was so clear how loving and wonderful Weston is to his brothers.

Also, with technology being as prevalent as it is today, it was sometimes hard to understand why Tessa wouldn't use her phone to dictate the poems she could no longer write--why bother with a notebook at all?

That was curious to me.

Overall, I enjoyed the story and I'm sure others will as well.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Abbie Emmons for this advanced eGalley. Opinions were not influenced by early receipt of the author's work

lara_bookish_turtle's review against another edition

5.0

THIS IS MY FAVE BOOK OF THE YEAR I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!!! I'm sure that no other book of 2019 can top this!!

(Would love to be proven wrong cos anything better than this is a heckin masterpiece, but I'm not counting on it)

WOW okay i need to organise my thoughts cos I have so manyyyyyyyy

Characters?! A HUGE 10/10 LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

The romance?! MY HEARTTTTTTT Literally so cuteeeeee I want a Weston in my life so baddddd this was literally the cutest thing I've ever read!!

And it was just so heartfelt and the emotions, and the rep, and just everything was so spot on!!

Also this gorgeous yellow cover gives me LIFE!!

Definitely cannot wait to get my self a physical copy of this masterpiece!!

jehan's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

When I picked up 100 Days of Sunlight, I was in the mood for something light, easy, and maybe a little cheesy. You know, the kind of book you can breeze through while sipping a coffee and pretending you’re not actually putting off more important tasks. And for the most part, this novel delivered exactly what I was looking for: a heartfelt story with a healthy dose of romance and all those cute tropes that make you sigh a little.

From the start, I found myself surprisingly invested, even though young adult isn’t typically my go-to genre. There was a certain charm to the story, a kind of cozy warmth that made me want to curl up and keep reading. The prose was straightforward and accessible, perfect for anyone who’s just starting their reading journey.

But... (you knew this was coming, right?) it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. As much as I wanted to fall head over heels for this book, I found myself tripping over a few too many potholes. The characters, especially Tessa, the female protagonist, were just not as developed as they should have been. For someone going through such significant hardships, Tessa came across as whiny and annoying more often than relatable. I wanted to root for her, but she made it difficult at times.

And then there’s Weston. Now, I get it—he’s supposed to be mysterious, complex, and all that jazz, but the lengthy monologues about his past felt like they were trying too hard. At some points, I wondered if he was actually the main character instead of Tessa. It was like the book couldn’t decide who it wanted me to care about more, and in the end, I didn’t feel like I really knew either of them.

The poetry? Well, let’s just say I’m not a poet, and I’m definitely not a poetry critic (is that even a thing?). It didn’t really resonate with me, but I won’t hold it against the book because I’m clearly not the target audience for that aspect.

All things considered, 100 Days of Sunlight is a fun read, especially if you’re young or new to the world of novels. It’s got a lot of heart, even if it misses a beat or two. While I might not have fallen in love with it, I’d still recommend it to someone looking for a light, feel-good story. Just be prepared for a few bumps along the way.

tayloveslove's review against another edition

inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

i_dont_read_blurbs's review against another edition

4.0

This was a good story! I loved the characters and seeing their inner strength. Winston was the epitome of a hero. It was just a beautiful feel good story! The narration was great. I can't wait for the next chapter for these two.

celinalandolfi's review against another edition

5.0

wow, read it in one day. One of the best books i have ever read!

luciaxxx's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5