I was so excited to read 100 Days of Sunlight because it came highly recommended from one of my best reader friends. And I have to say, it did not disappoint. It was a cute contemporary romance with a unique premise, and featured some very lovable characters. Although the plot initially seemed a bit dark, the sunlight came beaming in as the novel progressed. It was a heartwarming story of learning how to move forward after tragedy strikes, and emphasized an important lesson for us all: that human compassion can change lives.

WHAT IT'S ABOUT:
The story centers around Tessa Dickinson, a sixteen year old poetry blogger who has just been in a car accident with her grandmother–an accident that the doctors say will leave her blind for the next (you guessed it) 100 days. She’s feeling pretty depressed because, you know, she can’t see, so her grandparents think it would be a good idea to hire someone her age who can help her continue writing poetry on her blog. Things get a bit crazy from there, and the situation leads her to meet a guy named Weston who wants to help. He wants to be there to help Tessa be optimistic about her new life until her sight returns, but with one condition: Tessa can never know what makes him different. The thing is, Weston’s not just a regular kid Tessa’s age. Well, he is, except for the fact that he’s missing a pair of legs. As Weston helps Tessa see the light in the dark, he’s able to experience something he hasn’t been able to in a long time: meet someone who sees him as he truly is, not as someone with a disability.

WHAT I LIKED:
The overall theme of the book. I feel like a lot of times I need stories to remind me that no matter how hard it is or how insignificant I feel, my actions and the kindness I attempt to show through them can really have an impact on the people around me. This was definitely one of those.
I liked that there was depth to the plot in the sense that it wasn’t all cutesy romantic scenes; the scenes of her continuous struggle with blindness were so impactful, along with the flashbacks to Weston’s journey with his amputation.
The family dynamic. It was nice to have a young adult character whose family (even if it wasn’t immediate) was an integral part of her life, especially because it’s something that isn’t seen too much.
The poetry. Tessa’s perspective was written so well; I really believed that I was in the mind of someone who was a poetry blogger, because that’s how I imagine a poet might think. I loved how Emmons included Tessa’s poems in the book as they were quite enjoyable to read and made Tessa’s passion for writing much more striking.
I loved all of the light and dark metaphors! I’m sure some people might have thought they happened too frequently and became a bit cheesy, but there were some really beautiful moments like this one, and I personally love flowery metaphors 😀
“Besides, no one has ever seen the light by being told there are darker places out there.”
100 Days of Sunlight by Abbie Emmons

WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
Weston’s introduction: I wasn’t really a fan of the way Weston was introduced. I loved his character and all, but he seemed a bit overeager and suspiciously invested at first, and Tessa’s grandparents’ immediate acceptance of him was, in my opinion, a bit unrealistic. They let him go into a room alone with their blind granddaughter moments after they met him…I just don’t see that happening in today’s world, or at least anywhere I’ve lived.
Weston’s character depth: Although we got to know Weston a good deal more than other contemporary love interests as a result of the flashbacks, I would have loved to see more of his flaws. It was obvious he was struggling with how people saw him which led to one of the conflicts at the end of the novel, but other than that he seemed to be unrealistically perfect in every way.
The homogeneous writing style. The story was told through both Weston and Tessa’s perspectives, but both were written in the same poetic style so much so that I don’t know if I would be able to tell who said something between the two if I was given a random quote. I mean I loved the sentence “my brothers were like individual rays of sunshine,” but it sounded like something Tessa would say, not Weston.

I'M NOT SURE HOW I FEEL ABOUT:
There seemed to be a big emphasis on making sure we knew Tessa was different and special because of certain qualities she possessed (being a poetry blogger, not wanting to post about her life on the internet, etc.). The thing is though, everyone’s different and special in their own ways.

OVERALL

An inspirational example of the impact of human compassion, 100 Days of Sunlight comes out on August 7th of this year, and I highly recommend putting it on your TBR if you’re in the mood for a sweet & different contemporary romance 🙂



Imagine your a 16 year old girls who has just lost her sight. Who has be plunged into darkness in more way than one. This is what happens to Tessa in this story.  Tessa is struggling to comes to terms with her disability when Weston comes along. He has a disability of his own, but Tessa can't see that, and he uses his experience to bring her out of the darkness and teaches her there is more than one way to see.

This is a story of growth, a story where two people save each other from their own barriers.

If you like A Fault in Their Stars or Everything, Everything you are going to love this! It is grasping from the outset. Each chapter lures you in more. You get tangled within the relationship. You get heartbroken from hearing the thoughts of Weston about his disability. And you feel joy when Tessa sees past it all!

I thoroughly enjoyed this read....and will definitely be reading it again soon. It is written so it's easy to read and the storyline is simple, slightly predictable but one that keeps you reading and engaged.

100 Days of Sunlight is about Tessa who is temporarily blind after a car accident. When her grandparents put an ad out for a typist to help her blog, Weston answers. Tessa thinks he has no idea what it's like to be handicapped and is miserable from the start. What she doesn't know is that Weston has made her grandparents promise not to tell her that he is an amputee. Weston gets to be treated like a normal person and Tessa is taught to enjoy life with her other senses.
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At first I wasn't into it, I thought Tessa was super angsty and it was irritating that the author kept repeating words and phrases, in order to be more dramatic/meaningful. I get doing that once or twice, but it was all the time. So I got used to reading one line and skipping the rest.
BUT THEN.... about halfway in where they start hanging out with each other and friendship and crushes start to form it got way better. I didn't understand when people kept telling me it was a cute story, until I got to this part and through to the end. I'd like to reread it knowing how it's going to end and see if I still don't like the beginning.
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Thank you @netgalley for the free copy in exchange for a review.

The story opens on a tragic note. Tessa, 16-year-old poetry blogger, is involved in a car accident that causes her to lose eyesight for a minimum of 100 days. The condition is transient cortical blindness. Of course she is terrified that her vision may never return. But her thoughtful grandparents hire a typist to help Tessa continue writing and blogging.

Weston is a teenage boy with a bright smile and no legs. He understands why Tessa feels helpless, angry and afraid. He is eager to be her typist under one condition—keep his disability a secret from Tessa. After all, she cannot see his body so why tell? He sees an opportunity to be treated like a normal person and not a sob story.

Everything kept in the dark comes to light. As the two teenagers grow closer, time is ticking. In less than 100 days, Tessa's sight will return and Weston has to either quit or overcome his fear of being seen. The cover may be bright and joyful but the content is sensitive.

I put this new novel in the category of young adult heartfelt stories. Abbie Emmons' debut novel rightfully stands on the shelf besides Rainbow Rowell, John Green and Kim Holden. It tugged at my heartstrings at just the right moments. It is written so well that I couldn't help but sympathize with both main characters. Imagine if...

Happy Early Pub Day, Abbie Emmons! 100 Days of Sunlight will be available Wednesday, August 7.

LiteraryMarie

This is an absolute cute story. I liked Tessa from the beginning and felt for her, I don't know what it is to lose your sight, even for a few months, but I can say from her narration how hell it was and I was glad when she started thinking more positive, thanks to Weston. For Weston, at the beginning I didn't really like him and if I were Tessa I would have yelled at him too. But then we learn how he lost his legs, and more importantly, everything that he did after to get better, to give trying, to not give up, and I kind of admire him and how strong he was. “There's nothing you can't do.”

But for the long time it took Tessa to warm up to Weston, it took waaaaay much less for them to start liking each other romantically, and I would have liked if it were more gradually, not really “I'm a boy she's a girl we'll fall in love”, it's like after establishing they were friends and Weston could help her, the crush jumped immediately into the story, but since the book wasn't that long it's understandable the development of their feelings wasn't quite as expanded as I prefer. But once they were both aware of their own feelings (but not of the other's) it was really cute to read about them spending time together.

Disclaimer: I was provided with an e-ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The version I read may differ from the final book, so if I quote something, it might be changed once the book is ready to be published.

It took me quite some times to decide how many stars I wanted to give to this book. I liked it, I really did, but at the same time, something felt off the whole time. That’s why I decided to stick with a ‘neutral’ rating (on my scale) and I gave it three stars.

When I first started to read this book, I was sure that I was totally gonna love it or totally gonna hate it, but in the end, it was an okay read and I enjoyed my time while it lasted.

It was a cute romance with a plus, which was the two main characters both had some kind of disability. The problem was, other than blindness and amputation, both of them were very flat and cliché, to my eyes. They actually also looked quite alike, just Tessa was a girl and Weston was a boy. They had some different passions, of course, but they weren’t anything I didn’t see before. Poet girl and sporty boy. Sure Weston being such a sports person without legs was inspiring, but that was it.

I can see why everyone seems to like this book because it really isn’t a bad book, but from where I stand, it’s not a masterpiece either. Somethings could have been handled better, first of all — as I was saying — the two main characters. I actually liked Weston’s best friend more than I liked him.

Something that really bothered me (it made me want to smash my Kindle on the ground) was the misuse of the term ‘OCD’, just to indicate when someone was really tidy. OCD is not something to joke about and I didn’t expect such indelicacy in a book about disabilities. I know that it was used only in Weston’s chapters, so it was “him” who was careless and wrongly used the term, but the author herself could have avoided it. More and more people are beginning to use the term OCD when they are talking about tidy people (or even themselves) and it is just as wrong as when people say they are depressed or bipolar because they are sad or have mood swings. So, yeah, it really really bothered me.

I appreciated an episode in the second half of the book, where Tessa is alone at Barnes & Nobles because Weston needed to go to the bathroom, and a jerk tried to abduct her (presumably to take advantage of her, since she is blind). But then again, Tessa was then shaken and everything, but it was not as important as her being deeply in love with Weston. I get it that not every book must be heavy on topics like this, but the book actually made it pass as something less relevant than all the other things. This particular slip made me decide to lower my rating (I was thinking of 3.5 stars initially).

Overall, it was an enjoyable read even if I wasn’t the biggest fan of the writing style. It felt too poetic sometimes and not enough some other times. I think the way 13-years-old Weston expresses himself is also quite unrealistic, but what do I know about how people talk after they have been in an accident and have their legs amputated.

So, yes. Three stars is my final rating. I think that the author could improve a lot and I am still curious to read her other books if she is going to publish them.

Tessa was involves in a car accident which has left her temporarily blind. The doctor has told her it could take up to 100 days for her sight to come back. Of course she feels miserable, so her grandparents place an ad in the local newspaper appealing for a typist to help Tessa continue writing and blogging.

Then Weston appears. He wants to help Tessa because he knows how she feels, but he will only help her if no one tells her about his own disability. So, because she can’t see him she treats him with contempt, screaming at him to get out. This makes Weston feel good as he is being treated normally again. However Weston doesn’t give up easily and keeps coming back and Tessa soon grows close to him. But what will happen when her sight returns? Will she still feel the same way when she sees him for the first time?

I didn’t know what to expect when I picked up this book, however, I’m glad I did because it was SUPERB! I loved the characters, especially Weston who I thought was so strong and independent. It is written beautifully and with emotion. I think this would make a great film!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The concept behind this book is quite unique and I was interested to read it to see if it held up to my expectations. Luckily for me, it did! Its a very emotional read in my opinion, even though you tell yourself it will turn out alright you still empathise with Tessa and Weston throughout. I love the direct approach Abbie Emmons takes to disabilities, it is one we should all try and emulate in society, and the certainty that they are not insurmountable. Without sounding too 'typical reviewer' its a page-turner and I recommend it to anyone looking for a contemporary, thought-provoking, novel with a good heart (love the cover too!).

I think it's an okay written book and the cover is pretty. There are problems I had with Emmon's attempt at being poetic (Tessa writes a poetry blog) and she has Tessa use phrases like "intricately simple" and "I can smell the fragrance of midnight in the air." Which okay, fine, but it comes off as trying too hard in my opinion.

I mostly have issues with the portrayal of people with disabilities, which is a huge aspect of this book.Tessa is blind (temporarily) and Weston is an amputee. Emmons' portrayal of disabilities seems woefully unresearched and unrealistic. There is little effort to capture the process of physical therapy or any other type of aides for people who are blind or people who are learning how to walk again. And sometimes I found the language and messages portrayed in this book to be insensitive, even if it wasn't on purpose. It makes me wonder if Emmons ran this through a sensitivity group. I know this is an "indie" publication (her words) and maybe she didn't have that at her disposal, but you would think that she would have reached out to the blind community or to anyone who is an amputee to see if they could give her feedback. She's online-savvy, so I think it wouldn't be too difficult to find someone.

Other than that, I think the character development is poor, both Tessa and Weston are unlikeable, and there are a lot of unrealistic things going on, like constantly referring to the camera that Tessa and Weston use as a Polaroid when it's a Instax Mini which is actually Fujifilm. There's lots of <strong>unrealistic dialog</strong>, mostly in the form of not capturing authentic child dialogue (Weston has several younger brothers and he's also 13 for a lot of the book).

Lastly, I will say that even though this is told through two perspectives, Tessa and Weston, the majority of the book is actually about Weston, both his present age and flashbacks to when he first loses his legs. That's fine, I guess, but Tessa feels really diminished because of this. Most of the book is actually spent in the past, and not Tessa's past, so her character feels so much more underdeveloped than Weston's.

I would not recommend this book. I'm really disappointed in it, because I was expecting a lot more and it really missed the mark for me. Perhaps it'll be successful anyway, because I know Emmons has a lot of supporters, especially from her YouTube subscribers. I also find it a bit weird that she includes a message from herself at the end of the book stating, "I'm an indie author so I love and appreciate every reader who takes the time to give my book a good rating. ;)" First of all, okay that's fine, you're an indie writer. But I think it's a bit questionably to ask for a "good rating." I would hope that Emmons would want constructive feedback, and not just solicit positive reviews.

"100 Days of Sunlight" is a lovely contemporary book that follows 100 days in the life of Tessa, our main character, that following an accident has become temporarily blind. She needs help with her blog, in which she writes poetry, so her grandfather writes an announce on a newspaper in order to find her a helping hand, that comes in the shape of Weston, a boy her age that lost his legs due to a terrible event.

I immediately requested this book on NetGalley because I love YA contemporary books and the summary really intrigued me. And can we talk about that cover? It is stunning.
This is a debut novel, and even though I don't follow Emmons on YT, I came to know that she published this book herself, so she has my whole respect.

In the first part I have to say that I wasn't really drawn by the book. The summary seemed like nothing original, and something I've read a lot of times in other YAs, but after a while the book started to take pace. I grew invested in the friendship blossoming between Weston and Tessa, and how the two of them together really felt like themselves for once in their life.
I was so much more invested in the part that took place 3/2 years before Weston met Tessa, though, I found it really emotional and deep.

The relationship between the two main characters was a little bit too fast for me. I get that they're sixteen and they feel all a little too much, that's the naive and wonderful side of that age, but I find it to be a little bit too quick.
After a while though, I became to sense the connection between them, and I loved how Weston was such a gentleman with Abbie.

Another thing is that this book has a mild Christian theme in the background. I was not botered by that at all, even though I usually don't reach for Christian fiction, but I just wanted to point out that this choice provides the reason behind some actions and the way some topics are dealt with.

One thing I really enjoyed was how the author deals with the sensitive themes in this book. She writes about them with delicacy and sensitivity, and for that I really admire her work.
So yeah, maybe it was not the most original book, but it was good and it kept me entertained for the whole week I've read it. I wish Abbie Emmons the best for her work and a marvellous career.
I'll pick up something by her for sure, in the future.

I really loved this book, and finished it in a couple of days. The book follows Tess, a young poet who has been temporarily blinded in an accident. I found her likeable as a character, though at times I wanted to give her a shake. Luckily the other main character, Weston, did this for me. I really loved Weston, he was so beautifully optimistic, despite the hardships he had had to overcome and he set about helping Tess, whether she wanted him to or not! I also loved the friendship between Weston and his best friend Rudy, I want a Rudy in my life! The book described both of their emotions and thoughts well along the way, you grow to really like them and by the end I was desperate to find out what happened. It also made me really consider how it would feel to be blinded, or to be physically impaired in another way and I came away from the book with new respect for those that keep going, no matter what happens.

I devoured this in just a few hours and I still can't get over how warm and fuzzy it makes me feel gahhh!
This book was amazing- the loveliest characters and extremely readable prose. Also, can we talk about the cover for a sec? PERFECTION. When I first saw it I couldn't stop staring at it. No lie.
100 Days of Sunlight is a book about, among other things, hope. This book is thoughtful, kind, and beautiful, and has generous sprinklings of romance and humour.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC, and Abbie, THANK YOU for this gem of a book!
More detailed review to come on my blog and Goodreads.

I absolutely loved this book! I had a hard time putting it down because I needed to know what happened next to these sweet characters.

This story follows two characters, Tessa & Weston, each facing their own disability together. Tessa and Weston’s growth during this novel was just a joy to read about even when the stuff was tough because they leaned on each other during the tough stuff.

I loved how this book was written in alternating chapters and that you get Weston’s backstory over time. It also shows each of them struggling through the same thing just at different times of their lives and that just shows the growth of the characters as well.

Highly recommend! Absolutely loved it. Definitely will be buying my own copy :)

Arc provided by NetGalley for an honest review.

Tessa Dickinson is involved in a car accident with her grandmother and loses her sight and they say it could take 100 days for her sight to return. Her whole world is overturned as she fears she may never see again. Her Grandparents, desperate to try to help her get back to her passions in life - blogging her poetry put an ad in the local paper hoping to find a girl of around her age (16 years old) to help her return to poetry and in so doing life. However, Weston Ludovico spots this ad in the newspaper and the story follows on from here.

At first I felt completely connected to this story and Tessa. You feel for her as she struggles with PTSD from the crash with night terrors that were an honest representation. Having not been a character who enjoyed the outdoors and going out in general she hides away in her bedroom frightened of the present, past and future. When Weston comes along he is completely the opposite and confident, positive and bubbly! She really grapples with the ad her grandparents listed and doesn’t want him there. Weston was drawn to this ad because of disability within his life though I won’t go into detail here because it would be a spoiler.

I liked the format at first. We get Tessa and Weston chapters. Tessa’s chapters are the number of days she has been without her sight. Weston’s chapters are present time and flashbacks to the past. There are five parts to this story titled with the 5 senses which I thought was interesting.

I found the flashback for Weston to be the most engaging as I feel this will help others and reminds us how important our bodies are.

Unfortunately I started to slowly lose connection with this book. I think the plot might have been the reason as it was clear what was going to happen. There is a lot of disability representation which I appreciate but there seemed to be something missing. I don’t mind when the plot is predictable but I’ve fully connected with the characters but I sadly couldn’t connect to them and started to disconnect. The elements were here but for me they just didn’t come together. I have read a lot of books that have a similar plot line and was hoping for more.

Trigger warnings - PTSD, depression, grief, taking medication without doctors approval and medical harm.

100 Days of Sunlight is a book I devoured! The writing was lovely and spun a story of hope and love.

The narrator, Tessa, is a character I can instantly relate to. While we don't have similar issues, she's a book blogger who deeply loves her friends. The reliance on her friend group that plays a role within the story is a delightful one; as someone constantly involved in the online book community, reading about a girl who loves her online friends is a rarity, and I am so happy to see it within 100 Days of Sunlight.

Weston is such a sweetheart! He was my favorite of the two (sorry, Tessa!) and I loved his optimistic views and refusal to give up on Tessa. His point of view had me crying in some parts and laughing in others. The two characters bounced off of each other wonderfully, and their interactions felt incredibly real as if I might walk into a coffee store and overhear them!

There was one part that made me uncomfortable, when Weston says, "She makes me feel like a whole person again." The idea that you need someone else to feel whole is a little tricky, especially when the character who says this is an amputee. Though I am part of the chronic illness world, I am not disabled, so I feel that this book needs to be in the hands of those readers to accurately judge if it's a problem or not.

There also seemed to be a small "not like other girls" complex, but it was small and only brought up once, so I didn't see it as too much of an issue.

It is easy to see how much love for books was poured into the making of this novel. Abbie Emmons is an authortuber/booktuber who knows what it's like to have your life revolve around books. From mentions of Tessa's rainbow shelves to feeling like the bookstore is a second home, I loved the little references into a book bloggers life.

100 Days of Sunlight is a beautiful novel, full of hope, optimism, and the power of believing in one another. Abbie Emmons wrote a delightful book, and I can't wait to see what she does next!

THOUGHTS
... it took me so long to try and write this review ... my thoughts are such a mess. This beautiful novel has made in nearly impossible to put my thoughts into coherent words. Uplifting, inspiration, motivation ... Emmons' debut novel reminds me of those beautiful classics but with more relevant references and no prejudice or discrimination (sorry, classics ... but it's true). For my first NetGalley novel in about a year, Emmons has set the standards high.

This is a partial review, highlighting key points of my original; this is due to my original review being longer and more in-depth. For full review, please visit Bookmark Your Thoughts through the link below.

THE PROS
- The writing style of this novel is reason alone to read it --- it's absolutely lovely! Emmons balances the use of prose and poetry, making the reader FEEL the emotions of each character as though it's them in the situation. The different point of views are also carefully crafted, showing the difference in Tessa and Weston's characters.

- Blatantly and un-apologetically, Emmons displays the social stigmas towards those with disabilities while also educating readers. She illustrates how this discrimination is shown both with good intentions and in a negative light, emphasizing the need for society to educate themselves regarding how the world views those with disabilities. Through Weston and Tessa's character development and growth, Emmons highlights the most beautiful message: "There's nothing you can't do."

- In a well-balanced manner, Emmons portrays a number of diverse elements to this grand novel such as main characters with disabilities and different beliefs/ideologies. As someone who's unsure of her own belief system, I was nervous going into this novel. But Emmons not only discusses all these tastefully, but she doesn't try to SWAY readers to believe a certain way. They're simply elements to these characters, showing that people who have differentiating beliefs can still get along with one another.

- Though heart-wrenching and an emotional rollercoaster, 100 Days of Sunlight provides a positive message for all those struggling. Emmons manages to provide a balance of saying it's okay to be frustrated and sad, while still empowering readers to take control of their lives. Because at the end of the day, we are responsible for creating our own happiness.

- The tie to a life of a blogger was a wonderful treat, making this novel feel close to home. I've never read a novel with this element, but OH MY WAS IT FANTASTIC! The close connections Tessa has made reminds me of my own in the blogging community. And the support they show her during this difficult time reflects our community so much.

THE WOES
- The beginning of the novel is perfection, but I would've liked more background knowledge of Tessa's character. The one thing I would've enjoyed is a back-flash chapter (or half of a chapter) of 'a-day-in-the-life-of-Tessa'. in order to compare pre- and post- accident Tessa.

- I honestly don't know how I feel about the ending of the novel. On the one end, the simplicity is something to admire and it's rather beautiful. On the other hand, it felt rather abrupt and unfinished. I wasn't left fully satisfied, wanting a few more pages to close things off.

- Weston and Tessa are lovely ... but the insta-love? For a person who's anti insta-love, it's not too bad --- it did feel rather gradual ... but to be in-love in a couple of months? It just seemed too sudden. However, this is ONE person's opinion on the matter and I feel it's a more biased opinion than normal --- so please keep this in mind.

OVERALL

100 Days of Sunlight is a novel that I TRULY believe everyone should read --- it's powerful, uplifting and doesn't hold back. Following Tessa and Weston's journey to self-acceptance and happiness has been grand, illustrating how to take charge of one's fulfillment in life even when you feel the world's against you. Weston is also a WONDERFUL role-model for any age demographic --- he doesn't let fear control his life and he finds ways to love life no matter the circumstances. This novel is a true work of art. Emmons even remembers to pay attention to the times, showing the use of relevant technology to show how society as progressed for those with physical disabilities. For those who need an inspirational read, make sure to pick up your own copy!

Alrighty, let's start with my general thoughts on this book. It's written so amazingly realistically that I was agreeing with how the characters handled things. I was pleasantly surprised by reacting to everything the same way Tessa handled losing her sight and her ability to do everything by herself.
Also, this isn't just Tessa's story. You read about how Weston lost his legs, and how he came to have his amazingly optimistic demeanor. He never backs down, he doesn't give up on Tessa, all because he knows exactly what she's going through.

I love this book so much, it might just become one of my 2019 favorites. Abbie has managed to write a book on disabilities, permanent and temporary, that made me understand what these people go through a little bit better. Because of this, I started thinking about all the books I read and I think that this is the only book I read with protagonists with disabilities. Why aren't there more authors who write about this? I think it's pretty freaking important to teach "normal" people what these people are going through.

Alright, that went deep very fast. Let's discuss our characters for a second. Tessa isn't like all the other YA characters. They're often headstrong, they know exactly what they want, but Tessa is different. All she wants is her sight back. She wants to be able to do things by herself again. And it scares her that she can't, that she has to rely on other people to live for those 100 days. She has pulled up a wall of anger to mask that she's actually scared and screams at Weston when he appears in her room suddenly. But Weston gradually takes those walls down, and discovers that Tessa is actually very kind, a huge introvert (as we all are). She is a little uncomfortable with Weston taking her out of her comfort zone to do things like going to a theme park when she can't see. But once she starts to trust Weston (and convinces herself that she actually likes him), she's all to happy to go out with him.

Weston is such a teddybear and when I finished reading this book my first thought was "Where can I get myself a guy like Weston?" He is determined to show Tessa the world by getting her to use her other senses. He starts by brining her flowers, then he takes her to the park and eventually they go to the theme park. Weston is such a strong character. Not just because of his presence, but because of what he went through to become the "obnoxiously optimistic" guy that wants to help Tessa.

You read about how he lost his legs, and how he deals with that. He has the best motivational quotes and they have made me so enthusiastic to get off my ass more often and get myself out of my comfort zone. Weston does nothing but support Tessa through the rough time, but he can't get it into his head that she might also like him when she discovers that he actually doesn't have his legs.

During the 100 days, Weston and Tessa take polaroids when they go out. Weston has taken some sneaky pictures of Tessa he looks at when he's realizing that he's falling in love, but he gives the rest of them to Tessa. She discovers them when she has her sight back and she finally discovers what Weston looks like. It's such an incredibly cute concept that I'm really happy that Abbie decided to add in something simple like this, because in my opinion it adds so much to the story!

So. Overall, this book will make you smile, it might make you cry, and it has amazing representation. I highly recommend this book if you enjoy books by Morgan Matson, Jenny Han and Becky Albertalli. The writing style is very comfortable and it reads pretty fast. What I liked most, is that you don't read about Tessa right after the accident happened. The book starts on day 21 after the accident and every new chapter announces how many days have passed.

This is a well written book that is a quick read. It is a beautiful story full of love and emotions. Thank you Abbie Emmons via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

*Thank you so so much NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read the arc of “100 Days Of Sunlight” in exchange for a honest review!* where do I even begin?? 100 Days Of Sunlight is about a girl named Tessa whose world was turned upside down due to a car accident that took her eyesight, even if just temporary it, indeed, sucks. Ahhh but then there’s Weston, my dear Weston, I want a Weston of my own. Weston comes in Tessa’s life and he doesn’t take no for an answer, he is going to help her SEE that there’s more to the world than just sight. I must admit that Tessa was being a little too rude when all her grandparents wanted was to help her BUT I can only imagine the frustration it must be to have something like sight taken way from you all of the sudden, so she obviously gets a pass for being a brat and she does get nicer as the story goes on. I love every little thing about this book to be completely honest, the only thing negative I have to say it’s the reference to “messy buns” that just scream fanfiction to me as I was an avid fanfiction reader back in my pre teen years. 100 Days of Sunlight talks about much more than just two teens who fall in love, I loved how close Weston and his brothers were and how Tessa’s lovely grandparents treated her just like a daughter and she never felt unloved. The friendship between Rudi and Weston was amazingly written and it portraits really well how boys can and should show their emotions too. Overall great book and I can’t stress this enough. WESTON.

You know those books that capture your attention in the first few pages? The books you read and think to yourself "This is exactly what I needed right now." The kind of books that hit you so hard that they could knock you out of any reading slump?

I haven't had a book take hold of me so strongly since I first discovered my love for Nina LaCour books.

100 Days of Sunlight hooked me from the beginning.

Abbie Emmons has a way of creating characters so real that you want to root for them even if they are making you mad. Her poetic descriptions make you want to close your eyes & picture the atmosphere the way Tessa is experiencing it.

This debut is breathtaking and I can't wait to see what this author has up her sleeve next.