maddie_hollar's review against another edition
5.0
Simply amazing. Made me think of my own struggles I’ve gone through, and times I’ve had to choose the harder road, the optimistic road, and also remember times when I chose the Despair path. Such a touching story full of hope. I read it in just two days (could definitely have done it in one if not for late night finishing of another book last night!) This book is one of my new favorites and I can’t wait to get the second. I’m holding off, though, because I have so many others to read.
anthonylwolf's review against another edition
4.0
I found Abbie by pure chance while looking for writing advice on the web, and I decided I would try and join her ARC team to show her my support. I don't think I'll ever regret it.
I should probably start by saying that 100 Days of Sunlight is quite far from what I would consider my genre and my niche—which is why I was surprised to enjoy it so much. But I guess the author is to thank for that: there is much of Abbie in her book, from coloured bookshelves to tasty waffles. Her spirit jumps all around the prose and breathes life into it. This leads to beautiful characters, such as Tessa and her grandparents, Weston and Rudy. It also leads to characters which feel human. And this is definitely the best aspect of 100 Days of Sunlight.
Abbie's book is about Tessa, a teenage girl who becomes temporarily blind due to a car accident. Following this event, Tessa will fall into her own abyss of darkness and self-loathing. Fortunate circumstances will make her cross paths with Weston, a reckless and stubborn boy who has lost his legs and is forced to walk on a pair of prosthesis. Weston will teach her love, beauty, and how to appreciate little things again, in a lovely scenario which sets the ground for an uplifting YA romance..
I loved 100 Days of Sunlight. It was a constant page-turner, thanks to Abbie's incredible storytelling skills. "Then why 4 stars?", you might ask. Because 100 Days of Sunlight, as heartwarming as it is, is far from flawless.
Abbie's style is so simple it helps the story stand out, but at the same time it might be off-putting for some readers, and it occasionally leads to redundant or repetitive statements in the prose. Her characters are all beautiful, but they somewhat lack their own, unique voice; and the structure focuses a lot—perhaps too much—on Weston and his past, at times diluting the plot and slowing the pace of the main story.
But there is ground for improvement. None of this is a major issue, at the end of the day. Despite these little, negligible flaws, Abbie’s book is still enjoyable, fun, entertaining and as heartbreaking as it can be. It made me shudder, sigh, shiver, hope, feel. Which is all a debut novel can really ask for.
In a nutshell, 100 Days of Sunlight is an uplifting journey about love, family, falling down below the ground and learning to rise again. It is all I was expecting from Abbie, and perhaps a little bit more. If you love YA and romance (and I definitely don't), you should give it a chance. And if you don't, do it anyway just as I did. Either way, it will be a journey worth embarking on.
This is just a glimpse of my opinion on the book, anyway—you can read my full review of Abbie's novel on my website! If you want to know more, check it out at http://anthonywolfwriter.com/100-days-of-sunlight-book-review/.
I should probably start by saying that 100 Days of Sunlight is quite far from what I would consider my genre and my niche—which is why I was surprised to enjoy it so much. But I guess the author is to thank for that: there is much of Abbie in her book, from coloured bookshelves to tasty waffles. Her spirit jumps all around the prose and breathes life into it. This leads to beautiful characters, such as Tessa and her grandparents, Weston and Rudy. It also leads to characters which feel human. And this is definitely the best aspect of 100 Days of Sunlight.
Abbie's book is about Tessa, a teenage girl who becomes temporarily blind due to a car accident. Following this event, Tessa will fall into her own abyss of darkness and self-loathing. Fortunate circumstances will make her cross paths with Weston, a reckless and stubborn boy who has lost his legs and is forced to walk on a pair of prosthesis. Weston will teach her love, beauty, and how to appreciate little things again, in a lovely scenario which sets the ground for an uplifting YA romance..
I loved 100 Days of Sunlight. It was a constant page-turner, thanks to Abbie's incredible storytelling skills. "Then why 4 stars?", you might ask. Because 100 Days of Sunlight, as heartwarming as it is, is far from flawless.
Abbie's style is so simple it helps the story stand out, but at the same time it might be off-putting for some readers, and it occasionally leads to redundant or repetitive statements in the prose. Her characters are all beautiful, but they somewhat lack their own, unique voice; and the structure focuses a lot—perhaps too much—on Weston and his past, at times diluting the plot and slowing the pace of the main story.
But there is ground for improvement. None of this is a major issue, at the end of the day. Despite these little, negligible flaws, Abbie’s book is still enjoyable, fun, entertaining and as heartbreaking as it can be. It made me shudder, sigh, shiver, hope, feel. Which is all a debut novel can really ask for.
In a nutshell, 100 Days of Sunlight is an uplifting journey about love, family, falling down below the ground and learning to rise again. It is all I was expecting from Abbie, and perhaps a little bit more. If you love YA and romance (and I definitely don't), you should give it a chance. And if you don't, do it anyway just as I did. Either way, it will be a journey worth embarking on.
This is just a glimpse of my opinion on the book, anyway—you can read my full review of Abbie's novel on my website! If you want to know more, check it out at http://anthonywolfwriter.com/100-days-of-sunlight-book-review/.
jackie_beyondthebookends's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely adored this YA romance. It is wholesome and totally appropriate for a younger audience but sweet and fun for adults as well. Perfect for fans of The Sun is Also a Star and To All The Boys I’ve Loves Before, this love story looks at one happens when you can no longer depend on sight. Even though you will guess the ending of the book, it is well written and I became emotional while reading it. It’s a perfect book to sit and binge read.
sebsie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
gabriella_batel_author's review against another edition
3.0
A sweet, happy romance that I didn't mind getting behind (which is a feat to someone like me who has a hard time with romance!). Quite relaxing and uplifting. There were moments with the style and some of the characters' actions that weren't what I wanted in my mind, but I'm grateful for the nuance and heart-warmth of this story.
Full review on YouTube! https://youtu.be/BtUNSLqWnFU
Full review on YouTube! https://youtu.be/BtUNSLqWnFU
rhythmofryn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
craftyanty's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
4.25
blankpageben's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Absolutely incredible book. Abbie is such an amazing character writer they had such rich histories and actually acted based on their experiences
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence and Sexual harassment
tarahux's review against another edition
5.0
Where do I begin? This book was absolutely amazing. Honestly, it was the inspiration I didn't know I needed.
Characters with disabilities can easily be written badly, but I could tell that Abbie did plenty of research. She did a great job of showing how people react differently to being "different," or having some sort of disability.
The characters and the story felt real to me, so much so that I couldn't put the book down. Seriously, even with classes, it took me just over 24 hours to finish.
I think this book was really well written from the world building to the emotions Weston and Tessa were feeling at any given time. I felt like it was very descriptive without boring you with descriptions.
Characters with disabilities can easily be written badly, but I could tell that Abbie did plenty of research. She did a great job of showing how people react differently to being "different," or having some sort of disability.
The characters and the story felt real to me, so much so that I couldn't put the book down. Seriously, even with classes, it took me just over 24 hours to finish.
I think this book was really well written from the world building to the emotions Weston and Tessa were feeling at any given time. I felt like it was very descriptive without boring you with descriptions.
juliterario's review against another edition
3.0
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO NETGALLEY FOR THIS ARC! Book coming out on August 7th! I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review and was in no way, shape, or form convinced or coerced into writing a positive review. These are my honest thoughts.
Es probable que no haya oído de 100 Days of Sunlight. Vamos, que la única razón por la que conozco esta novela es porque Abbie Emmons es una persona que sigo en las redes desde hace mucho tiempo (aunque ya no tanto). Es una blogger, escritora, compositora, música, ETC, de Estados Unidos que sin duda tiene un canal de Youtube súper inspirador y asfdyguhtfd es una chica que irradia energía positiva. ¡Estaba obsesionada con ella hace un par de años! Por eso solicité una copia de su debut a la editorial apenas me enteré de que iba a publicarlo.
Lamento decir que 100 Days of Sunlight cuenta con una sinopsis que suena mil veces mejor que lo que unx encuentra en estas páginas. Esta es la historia de una joven de 16 años llamada Tessa Dickinson (que es una poeta en su blog) pierde su vista durante 100 días debido a un accidente automovilístico. Asustada y petrificada ante la posibilidad de nunca recuperar su vista, Tessa cae en un agujero donde cree que no existen razones para ser feliz, hasta que su familia contrata a un chico, Weston Ludovico, que escribe sus poemas mientras ella los recita. Un joven que irradia luz, optimismo y que... no tiene piernas.
Aunque no considere que esta novela sea una obra maestra, debo confesar que no había leído un libro de este estilo antes. Vamos, que ya la sinopsis puede sonar un cliché para algunxs, pero no para mí. Jamás había leído una novela que explorara estas temáticas y no saben lo mucho que amé hacerlo. El trabajo de Emmons en este aspecto es simplemente magnífico, aterrador y acertado <3. Creo que 100 Days of Sunlight es de esas lecturas que son imposibles de olvidar. La prosa de la autora es dulce, atrapante y adormecedora, poética justo como su protagonista. Ay, adoré ver tantas partes de Abbie Emmons en su propia novela, tantos fragmentos aquí y allá que sé que pertenecen a ella y con los que me veo reflejada. Es una historia preciosa, en serio, y realmente se las recomiendo. 100 Days of Sunlight es un contemporáneo romántico súuuuuper adorable que explora temáticas familiares, románticas y de amistad de una manera P-R-E-C-I-O-S-A. Si te gusta llorar, reír, y emocionarte con un libro... Si te gustan las vibras de verano, los waffles, las flores, los primeros besos, el drama y, bueno, más flores... ESTE ES TU LIBRO <3
Pero también tengo mis quejas. Debo admitir que no creo que esta lectura haya sido una maravilla. Siento que habían DEMASIADOS PÁRRAFOS INNECESARIOS, demasiadas descripciones y MUY POCO DIÁLOGO, el cual en realidad hace una historia en vez de mensajes explícitos en abundancia. ¿El ritmo? Mmmm, podría ser mejor. ¿El romance? ¡APENAS EXPLORADO POR LA SUPERFICIE! ¿Instalove? Mmmm, no creo, pero tampoco me animo a afirmar lo contrario. ¿Siento que Abbie Emmons hizo uso de dos discapacidades diferentes, las inyectó en sus personajes y las utilizó para beneficiar su historia en vez de al revés? SI. LAMENTO DECIR QUE SI. Creo que eso es lo que más me molestó :(