Thank you so much to Abbie Emmons for sending me a free copy of your book for my honest review!

You guys, I don’t even know how to put into words how much I loved this book. It was sad, sweet, cute, lyrical, and romantic all rolled into one.

This story follows Tessa as she gets in a car accident and loses her sight. Doctors reassure her it’s just temporary and her sight will come back but she’s having a negative outlook on it and doesn’t want to get her hopes up. As a successful poet and blogger, she feels she has nothing left since the one thing she loves to do is now hindered by her being blind. Her grandparents decide to put an ad in the paper for someone to help transcribe her poetry and try to make her happy but she immediately tells them to pull it. The son of the owner of the newspaper, Weston, sees the ad and thinks he may be able to help her as he’s living with his own disability, which Tessa doesn’t know about.

I was immediately drawn into this book as I haven’t read many books about the main character having a disability, let alone being blind. I instantly loved Tessa’s character even when she was being stubborn and wouldn’t accept anyone’s help. But if I can be honest, Weston was my favorite character by far. He relentlessly came to her house to try and bring her out of her shell even when she was extremely rude and shot down every idea he had. He was so sweet and so funny and didn’t let his own disability cloud his judgement on life.

Another thing I loved about this book was the poetry mixed in and how lyrical some of the writing was. The poetry was beautiful and even when the author’s words weren’t in verse, it was amazing to read. Most YA books I’ve read have just decent writing and wording but Abbie’s were beautiful and honestly a joy to read.

I had to keep myself from crying at the ending and thinking about it still gives me the chills. I read this in about 7 hours and I really want to reread it again just to experience everything. I have already ordered a hard copy of it and can’t wait to receive it so I can annotate all the amazing parts.

Whoa. Where do I even start?

This book is the heartwarming tale of Tessa and Weston. Tessa temporarily loses her eye-sight after a car accident. Broken, afraid, angry, she has a hard time getting through the days until she gains her eyesight back. Weston answers an unpublished advertisement from Tessa's grandparents, seeking someone to transcribe her poetry. Resistant to help, Tessa does everything in her power to push Weston away. But that just bring's him closer...

This story showed the importance of human perseverance and resilience despite the challenges someone might face after a tragic accident that takes away something many of us take for granted. I truly loved the dramatic irony throughout the book, knowing more about Weston than Tessa did. Instead of making me angry at Tessa for treating him the way it did, it just made me feel for her. It helped me understand that you cannot always understand what someone's going through. But don't doubt that some may be more understanding than you'd think. This story also helped me shift my own biases towards those face with a disability. Never underestimate someone's ability to prove despair wrong, and walk down the more challenging path towards resilience.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of 100 Days of Sunlight by Abbie Emmons. I’ve voluntarily read and reviewed this copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

100 Days of Sunlight is a story about Tessa and Weston. After being in a car crash Tessa loses her eyesight for 100 days. When Tessa’s grandparents place an ad to find someone to help Tessa to write her blog for her, Weston shows up. Weston has a disability but doesn’t tell Tessa about it. In the beginning Tessa is angry and resentful towards Weston but he keeps showing up to help her get through this.

This book is absolute magic. It’s the little things that make you smile. 100 Days of Sunlight is about actively choosing to get through anything that life throws at you. A truly beautiful story! I loved every word.

I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to feel all kinds of emotions while reading a heartwarming story.

What a great book! Fast paced, and keeps you interested. Has some lovely, likeable characters. This book does contain some swearing, which doesn't bother me, but I know some people dislike that.

How do you react in the face of tragedy? Do you acquiesce or do you adapt? Throughout 100 Days of Sunlight, Tessa and Weston struggle with this decision. Tessa, having lost her sight due to a collision with a drunk driver, has to decide whether she will just be depressed about being blind or if she will learn how to live life again, with the help of Weston. Weston, living with his own disability, enjoys helping Tessa while also being treated as a ’normal’ person for the first time in years. The two form a close bond that is more than skin deep.

First off, this story is super cute and very YA. The story between Tessa and Weston, and the romance that develops, was adorable, if not a bit predictable. At the same time, the story touches on a lot of difficult but important topics. It was definitely a first for me to read a story with so many characters living with disabilities and I appreciated the story for that.

My biggest complaint, however, was the character development. By the end of the book, I honestly felt as if I understood Weston a lot more than I did Tessa. She seemed much more one-dimensional. She was also pretty annoying at times. Yes, she is struggling with a lot of different emotions as she copes with being blind, but she came off a much more hostile than I think she was supposed to. I also struggled a bit with the ‘reveal’ of Weston when Tessa is able to see again. It felt as though his disability was made ‘ok’ by the fact that he was an attractive young man. What if he wasn’t? Would Tessa still look beyond the disability and love him? For a story that focuses so much on what’s inside, the ending felt a bit superficial.

Overall, this was a cute, quick read, that went to deeper places than I initially expected it to go. Definitely recommend for fans of John Green’s work! 3.5 stars

This was a lovely read! It made me feel all fuzzy and sunshine-y. Abbie inspires hope and I think she would agree with me in saying that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, no matter how long the tunnel may seem. Hope is still there, though it may be dim.

Plot:
Tessa Dickinson, a writer and poet, lives with her grandparents. Her life is normal and uneventful until one day, she gets in a car crash…and goes blind. BLIND! This girl who loves life and color and sunlight goes blind. Needless to say, she’s in shock and shuts herself off from the world. Until one day, Weston comes into her life and guides her out of her shock and grief and back into the real world.

Characters:
Tessa—fiesty and sweet—A writer and artist, she expresses herself through words—how she feels about life. She’s so relatable.
Weston—gentlemanly, persistent, charming—AHHH, WHERE CAN I MEET MY OWN WESTON?
Grandparents—understanding, loving—They try to do the best thing for Tessa and actually set off a domino effect which leads to her recovery (mental and physical).


Here are some of my notes:
--After reading the first chapter, I’m already in love with Tessa. Abbie makes her REAL and RAW to me—I can relate to having no inspiration. I can’t wait to see where this story goes…That phrase “realistic optimism” sticks out to me. I feel like I’m reading about myself…
--Second chapter thoughts: Weston is a flirt and a charmer and a tease. Where can I meet him? xD How can you hate this boy? He’s soooo lovable, reminds me of sprites or maybe Cupid. Can I use spunky to describe him?
--Third chapter: “A cynical laugh bursts out of me.” “A ticking time bomb.” Whoa…

Genres: Romance, YA, Contemporary/Modern

Recommended to: 14/15 and up // In the same vein of Anne of Green Gables and A Ring of Endless Light

This was a great read! I would definitely recommend this anyone looking for a light hearted, romantic, sunny novel for the summer.

This was an easy 5 star for me. OMG Weston is so romantic and is now my new book boyfriend

We are introduced to a girl name Tessa who was in a car accident with her grandparent which cause her her sight. Her doctor's told her that within 100 days she will get a sight back. With loosing her sight she has lost all motivation in writing and just living life. Her Grandparents thought it would be a good idea to have someone assist her in writing her blog and placed an ad in a newspaper for an assistant position. This is where we meet Weston who decides to show up to her house even though she asked for the ad the be removed. When he shows up the first couple of times she resist his help and is rude towards him because she feels that no one can relate to her and her situation. Little does she know Weston lost both his legs. Even though she is crude he actually likes it. He enjoys someone treating him like a real person instead of instantly showing pity because of his missing legs. Weston lost both legs skateboarding off a roof, and even with his disability; he is strong willed and very determined and doesn't let his impairment hold him back, which he wanted to show Tessa.
At some point Tessa gives in and accepts his help. His assistance insists of writing her blog and helping her appreciate her other senses, He starts of with scent and brings her flowers each day without telling her he brought them and having her identify each one. With Taste he makes her waffles and brings her chocolates. With hearing he finally took her outside for walk and even an adventurous trip to a fair. With all the help that Weston is giving he still doesn't admit that he is also disabled. With time spent with each other on a daily they both grow feeling for each other.
On the 100th day Tessa get her sight back and Weston refuses to see her, return her calls until she threatens to just pop up to his house like he did. He finally confesses that he is disabled and despite all that she still loves him.

I love this book with all my heart and soul. This book just gave me all the good feels and literally opened my eyes. I just want to thank you for the advanced copy.

I remember reading a book last year called "[book:The Disappearances|35529075] by Emily Bain Murphy and I was pretty sure that no book could ever come close to how much it made me feel. So young, so vulnerable and recklessly in love all at the same time. But, then 100 Days came to my life and made me feel alive once again. 100 days of sunlight is my sanctuary. It took me on a roller-coaster ride of emotions and I definitely didn't want to get down. I am someone who cries even at the tiniest of things and trust me I ugly cried a lot with this one.

Please READ this.
YOU NEED IT IN YOUR LIFE.

This was such a beautiful debut! I have been following the author on youtube and absolutely loved the writing style. The characters were so distinct and beautiful- I just loved it so much!

Great read. The author wrote a story that was interesting and moved at a pace that kept me engaged. The characters were easy to invest in.

I just finished reading 750 pages of a heavy, sci fi book where someone was brutally murdered on just about every page. And while I did enjoy that book, I was looking for something lighter to read next. 100 Days of Sunlight was the perfect choice! It was sweet and cute and fluffy...the opposite of my last book in nearly every way. I love being able to enjoy so many different genres!

In 100 Days of Sunlight,Tessa was just in an accident and temporarily lost her sight. Weston was also in an accident and lost both of his legs. When they meet, Tessa does not know about Weston's legs and he is determined to keep it that way so he can feel "normal" even if it is only until Tessa's sight returns. But he never expected to fall for Tessa, and this cute little love story explores their feelings as they deal with their disabilities as well as their feelings for each other.

This book is very inspirational and a bit cheesy at times. Sometimes that annoys me in a book, but I was in the right mood for it this time and just gobbled it all up. I loved Weston and Tessa, and through this story, they managed to make their way through to my somewhat cynical and cold heart.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This book is so cute! A good light (but heavy) read with people who are flawed, but real.

Tessa has lost her sight (maybe temporarily) in a car accident and is understandably lost and inconsolable. Weston has lost his legs in a teenage prank gone wrong. Them coming together and understanding that there is more than one way to see the world make this book a good summer beach/weekend read.

ARC kindly provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Meet Tessa Dickinson, she is a 16 year old poetry blogger that is very happy and thinks her life is the most perfect thing to exist. That is, until she gets hit by a drunk driver on the way to the mall with her grandma and ends up hitting her head against the car, causing swelling in her brain, so much that it blinds her. The doctors believe it is temporary but will take about 12 - 14 weeks to recover, almost 100 days. Terrified that her blindness will become permanent, she feels as though she has nothing left to live for anymore.

Meet Weston Ludovico, he is a 16 year old amputee and when he hears about Tessa’s grandparents wanting to help her find someone to transcribe her words, so she can still post on her blog he jumps at the chance to help her, knowing all too well what it is like to loose a major part of your body. He only has one condition she can’t know about his disability. Determined to help her overcome the darkness, even with Tessa’s reluctance: screaming at him to get out and never come back, Weston leaves with a smile everyday because she is treating him as a normal human and not some sob story.

This story made me laugh, made me cry and just overall warmed my heart. Definitely a new favourite and will recommend it to anyone who wants a sweet romance, a friendship, overcoming things you never thought were possible, and seeing things in a new perspective.

100 Days of Sunlight will leave you feeling so warm and happy, like you just sat in the sun for hours. I do recommend reading this outdoors in the sun, as it enhanced the experience for me. I loved the humour and also the message this conveyed, that there is more to life than visual beauty sometimes you just have to keep looking for it.

This is one of the many quotes I adore from the book:

“You’re breathing in and out and you can probably see and you can probably hear and you can probably taste and you can probably feel the sun on your face when you walk outside. That’s five really good reasons not to be miserable. And if you keep looking, you’ll find new reasons all the time. But you’ve got to choose it. Over and over and over again. Every day, every hour, sometimes every minute.” - Weston

I loved this so much, I know i’m going to be re-reading it frequently as these characters are some of the purest souls I have ever read before. No doubt a five star read. I cant wait to read more from Abbie Emmons.

Also this cover is so beautiful and relates to the story so much, a stunning novel inside and out.


RELEASE DATE: August 7, 2019

This was a really sweet story about two teens dealing with the realities of life after an accident that causes a physical disability. The writing was poetic and descriptive. I am not a fan of going back and forth in the timeline, so that took away from my enjoyment.

I loved this book - read it in one sitting and did not want it to finish. Heartwarming and just lovely.

Tessa - blinded after a car accident - and struggling to live with her temporary disability meets Weston who shows her how to live again without revealing his own handicap.

An emotional rollercoaster but worth every minute of it.

I’m crying! I cannot stop. This is amazing 💛
Everyone has to read it.
Thank you Abbie for writing this book. It was lovely reading it. I wish it could have never come to end!

Tessa, a blogger, a homeschooler and has recently turned blind because of an accident. Though it’s temporary, but it’s hard for her, she has become pessimistic and cold. There’s Weston, who is optimistic and quite stubborn with the things he has to do. He is handicap but Tessa doesn’t knows that and treats him like crap. This he finds great because finally someone has made him felt normal after a long time #spoilers!

Together they bring each other out of their hardships. I loved and admired Weston and Rudy’s Friendship. This book is about love, friendship, hardship, brotherhood, parenting and struggles.

It’s bright, colourful and cozy beautiful read. I urge you to read it! And I thank Abbie for writing it. It has made me grateful for a lot of things I have never thought about.

Four swoony, sweet, uplifting, charming stars and a big applause for the debut author! She did an amazing job to take our mind off from her daily lives and put into this journey and introduce us with those lovable, honestly developed, vivid characters.

I’m sure that as soon as a teenager finished this book has a huge and irresistible crush on Weston. I loved him so much as if he’s a part of my own family. So many times you want to stop reading this book and give a big and bear hug to this adorable, wounded but fighter boy. I think he’s a little overshadowed Tessa(I found her a little bit obnoxious at some parts but mostly she was okay and still well-rounded character.)

The ending was remarkable and I enjoyed it. I think the readers need to read more hart-warming stories which give you joy, hope and put a smile on your faces. This book highly achieves those goals and I’m so glad to be a part of journey by only turning the pages. I’m really pissed off myself to wait too long to read it.

So much thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me this lovely book in exchange my honest rev

Tessa is a poet, a writer, a blogger and ... blind. After a car accident, she is left with a temporary condition that means she is living in darkness, potentially for the next 100 days. When she sinks into despair, her grandparents try to post an ad in a local newspaper for a girl to help Tessa to write and work on her blog. Instead, Weston appears - he is cocky, a little obnoxious, loud and has two prosthetic legs. He convinces Tessa's grandparents to keep his disability a secret from Tessa and, knowing that he will understand the pain she is experiencing even better than she does, he makes it his mission to 'save' her and support her recovery, helping her to take joy in a (temporary) life without sight.

The Good:
Try and tell me that cover isn't beautiful. Go on, I dare you.
A lot of the conversations between Tessa and Weston felt natural, sweet and adorable - enough that I even got butterflies in my cold dead heart as the story reached its climax.
The story itself is quick, cute and speeds along - I read this a lot faster than I would normally do and it was largely a pleasure to read.
There's a playlist for this book! Is this a thing now? I haven't read Priory of the Orange Tree yet (I know, hurt me) but have really enjoyed Samantha Shannon's playlist for the book. Just like 100 Days of Sunlight, Emmons' playlist is cute, sunny and upbeat. If you want to listen to it (and it's delightfully harmless), click here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/397l2IJNOpZOxVhacR1h2y?si=Ca0td0v9Ruy7RHVWl892yw

The Not So Good:
At the start of the novel Tessa talks about how the accident was her fault - yet there's no mention of this later on, besides suggesting that she should have said no to her Grandma taking her out, or taken longer getting ready, so they weren't in the wrong place at the wrong time. I'm going to assume this was part of her depression, rather than something that was missed out.
All of the focus is on Tessa, her temporary blindness and her 'PTSD' - as an adult, her Grandma is apparently completely capable of getting through a traumatic incident without any side-effects.
The over-use of the word 'pansyass' - does this mean anything different to anyone else? Because to me this 'friendly insult' is basically calling someone a pussy/gay. And if you wouldn't use either of those words, then don't use 'pansyass' either. Even amongst best friends, which is how this word is used, it's still not appropriate (I might even go as far as homophobic!) as a form of 'manly banter'. The first few times I overlooked it, as I was convinced someone would call Weston out for this - no such luck.
That leads me into my big issue - the male/female stereotypes. Tessa is firey on the inside, but blond-haired, blue-eyed and delicate on the outside. She's homeschooled and likes to write. Weston punches people for fun and doesn't like to cry. Here are a couple of quotes:
"I could understand her hesitation - she was a girl, and girls are more shaken and squeamish about stuff like this."
...
"Stupid emotions, always coming at the wrong moment. I clenched my jaw, fighting to control myself."

I read a lot of fantasy, which means that I often let some stereotypes pass as I'm too busy enjoying the story, but I really don't feel that Weston was ever actually challenged about what really comes across as toxic masculinity (a phrase I would never normally use ...). There was no change in his personality before/after his accident and he is never called out on this.

I finished reading with a happy glow, as the story was sweet and cute ... but the more I think about it the more this really can't get above 3 stars for me.

You know that feeling when one of your favorite people ever writes a novel? And you get to READ IT?!
Honestly, it’s still sinking in. I’m trying not to turn into a proud mom at the moment. Abbie Emmons, one of my favorite bloggers on the web, is publishing her debut novel!!

I’ve been following Abbie’s blog for as long as I can remember, so naturally I MELTED when I got chosen to ARC-read her novel. I’ve been anticipating her books ever since her NaNoWriMo celebration posts.

And let me say… 100 Days of Sunlight DID NOT DISAPPOINT. I devoured this book in a couple short days, and I loved every second of it. Today, I’m here to review 100 Days aka scream and fangirl about how much I loved it. LET’S GET STARTED!

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🧇 THE CHARACTERS 🧇
First up WE HAVE TESSA. She’s a homeschooled teen who writes poetry, runs a blog, and is the most relatable protagonist EVER. Seriously, if you’re a blogger or a writer, YOU WILL LOVE HER. Despite our many differences, I identified with her on a seriously deep level. Tessa embodied many of my own traits and fears. Seeing her struggles and how she worked through them was such an inspiration! Abbie did a fantastic job creating a complex, deep protagonist with many layers. I LOVED TESSA!

Also can we talk about her blogging squad?? They were AMAZING and reminded me so much of all my online friends. It was so great getting to see the amazing team of girls. They were so supportive and kind and DID I MENTION they’re just like my online besties?? *melts*

Up next we have Weston. He’s such an inspiring, admirable character with AN AMAZING ARC. Starting off, he’s a cocky teen who loves skateboarding and fighting with his friends. Then his life is turned upside down when he’s in a skateboarding accident and has to get his amputated. But guess what? Weston DOESN’T GIVE UP. He has every right to be depressed and resentful at what’s happened to him. But he’s not. He keeps moving and trying new things and pushing himself. And when he falls? He gets back up. In short: WESTON IS AMAZING. I’ll be honest here and say that I liked him even more than Tessa. I loved him three thousand!

🧇 THE PLOT 🧇


The book was divided into five sections — hearing, taste, touch, smell, and sight — and I LOVED IT. Contemporary books often lack an external plot, but in this case, each section gave the story a clear plot and drive. Abbie did a great job making each section have a certain goal or focus related to that certain sense. I thought it was a really good idea, and she executed it beautifully!

100 Days contained several flashbacks, and while I’m usually not a fan, they were some of the best I’ve read. Getting glimpses into Weston’s past helped me connect and empathize with him. It was SO TRAGIC, and I felt so bad for my poor boi! *hands him all the waffles in the world*

Best of all?! It had an enemies-to-lovers romance that MADE ME MELT. I adore this trope (Reylo, anyone?), but it’s quickly become a cliche. Abbie did a fantastic job incorporating it in a fresh way. Honestly, it’s more of an enemies-to-sorta-friends-to-good-friends-to-lovers trope. I LOVED IT.

🧇 OVERALL 🧇


THE AESTHETIC GIVES ME LIFE. Contemporary books always seem to have the best aesthetics?? As a speculative writer, it’s NOT FAIR let me tell you. The book had such comfy summer vibes, complete with polaroids, books, music, waffles, and flowers everywhere!!

I loved how Abbie incorporated Christianity into 100 Days. A lot of people are unfortunately very wary of Christian characters. As a Christian myself, I liked how Abbie handled it. The book wasn’t preachy, and despite Tessa’s dad being a pastor, he gave her the choice of whether or not to go to church. I have a lot of problems with Christian rep (or lack thereof), and I thought Abbie did a nice job!

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FULL REVIEW AT LINK BELOW.

I was provided a copy of this book to read via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 100 Days of Sunlight was so sweet and full of sunshine. I really liked this book.
We follow Tessa after she’s been in an accident. She’s lost her eyesight, but it’s likely going to come back in 100 days. She’s angry and sad and seems to be really struggling. She’s a writer and a blogger (I loved this!) and her grandparents put an ad in the newspaper to hire someone to come and help her get back to writing. She rejects everything about this.
Enter Weston. He won’t give up, even when Tessa is kind of horrible to him. He knows how she’s feeling. He lost both of his legs, but Tessa doesn’t know this. I loved hearing his story and how strong he was after losing his legs. His infectious optimism had me grinning. I loved his relationship with Tessa, but he really made me mad toward the end of the book.
I really enjoyed the set-up of this book. There are five parts, each based on the five senses. Weston tries to show Tessa that there is a whole world still out there that she can experience with her other senses until she gets her sight back.
Overall, I loved this. I hope that Abbie Emmons continues writing because I devoured this book. I highly recommend it to anyone that loves some romance alongside a little bit of struggling and life lessons.