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3.13 AVERAGE
3.13 AVERAGE
Recently discovered Katie Cotugno and am about to fall headfirst into all of her books. I'm glad I started with 99 Days, which was pretty damn brilliant if I'm being honest. I was mad at *all* of the characters at least once (and Patrick for forever, truly). It felt very realistic and like an accurate snapshot for that post-senior year/pre-college summer where everything and nothing feels real all at once. Also grateful for the very clear messages of feminism that just are, without having to be deeply explored or examined at-length.
While I spent most of the story frustrated with Molly and just wanting her to stand up for herself and say no, just once, I still loved this book. I recommend it, highly.
I really, really wish I had read more books like these when I was a teenager.
This was such a beautifully written coming of age story about a girl who doesn’t have all the answers, makes mistakes, and gets punished severely (and unfairly) for them. But the growth that she made by the end was so refreshing.
I read this in one sitting, staying up until 2am to see it through, which is not something I’ve done in awhile. I would typically take off a star due to the cheating, which is something I can never condone, but I (very surprisingly) didn’t hate how it played out in this.
Wow, I really loved this story and I can’t wait to read more by this author.
This was such a beautifully written coming of age story about a girl who doesn’t have all the answers, makes mistakes, and gets punished severely (and unfairly) for them. But the growth that she made by the end was so refreshing.
I read this in one sitting, staying up until 2am to see it through, which is not something I’ve done in awhile. I would typically take off a star due to the cheating, which is something I can never condone, but I (very surprisingly) didn’t hate how it played out in this.
Wow, I really loved this story and I can’t wait to read more by this author.
Okay.
I read 99 Days in about 3 hours, only putting it down to do small tasks. However, I didn't continue the book because I couldn't put it down, I just honestly had some time on my hands and figured why not?
I did not HATE this book by any means. The love triangle did not bother me really. What bothered me was Molly couldn't see that neither Patrick nor Gabe were good for her. Patrick drove me nuts with his controlling ways. It was very unhealthy how he wanted Molly all to himself. And Gabe seemed like an ass. Everything was about Gabe, Gabe, Gabe. The only thing I did like about him was his loyalty to Julia and her secret even though she was a raging bitch.
Speaking of Julia, I could not stand her. Yes I understand Patrick and Gabe are her bothers. And an even deeper bond with Patrick for being her twin, but golly did she go ABOVE and BEYOND to make Molly's life a living hell. If you don't like someone, keep it pushin. All the extra-ness of making it a point to show how much she hated Molly was just that, EXTRA!
On to Molly. I just thought she was pathetic. I think I was more upset over her befriending Tess and then continuously playing these games with Patrick. And if you're going to cheat, I mean come on, CHEAT. All she did with each boy was make out and moan about how good it felt to have her stomach touched. Boring. I also could NOT stand that it took her to the very, very end to finally say something to Julia. I mean yeah I understand Julia was upset, whatever, but Molly is still a person. Say something girl, stick up for yourself. She wasn't making out with herself. Patrick and Gabe both had a part in this and deserved some blame too. And finally, the relationship with Molly and her Mother. UGH! I understand her Mother was a writer and when inspiration came knocking she HAD to take advantage. HOWEVER, the fact that she didn't have any remorse for outing her daughter really bothered me. Okay fine, you loved the story you wrote. That's okay. But to not apologize for telling Molly's secret just seemed very, very selfish.
I also found it really hard to believe Tess and Molly actually being friends. As an adult, I have no problem being cordial with my boyfriend's ex things or an ex boyfriend's new flame, but there is no way inhell that I'm taking the girl out for drinks after they break up. Especially if me and the boy can't even get it together!
With all that said, I just wasn't really thrilled with the book. I thought the writing was fine, the story was fine, but the execution was just lacking for me. Go Imogen for being the only character I enjoyed.
OH! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful cover and inside. My favorite part by far!
I read 99 Days in about 3 hours, only putting it down to do small tasks. However, I didn't continue the book because I couldn't put it down, I just honestly had some time on my hands and figured why not?
I did not HATE this book by any means. The love triangle did not bother me really. What bothered me was Molly couldn't see that neither Patrick nor Gabe were good for her. Patrick drove me nuts with his controlling ways. It was very unhealthy how he wanted Molly all to himself. And Gabe seemed like an ass. Everything was about Gabe, Gabe, Gabe. The only thing I did like about him was his loyalty to Julia and her secret even though she was a raging bitch.
Speaking of Julia, I could not stand her. Yes I understand Patrick and Gabe are her bothers. And an even deeper bond with Patrick for being her twin, but golly did she go ABOVE and BEYOND to make Molly's life a living hell. If you don't like someone, keep it pushin. All the extra-ness of making it a point to show how much she hated Molly was just that, EXTRA!
On to Molly. I just thought she was pathetic. I think I was more upset over her befriending Tess and then continuously playing these games with Patrick. And if you're going to cheat, I mean come on, CHEAT. All she did with each boy was make out and moan about how good it felt to have her stomach touched. Boring. I also could NOT stand that it took her to the very, very end to finally say something to Julia. I mean yeah I understand Julia was upset, whatever, but Molly is still a person. Say something girl, stick up for yourself. She wasn't making out with herself. Patrick and Gabe both had a part in this and deserved some blame too. And finally, the relationship with Molly and her Mother. UGH! I understand her Mother was a writer and when inspiration came knocking she HAD to take advantage. HOWEVER, the fact that she didn't have any remorse for outing her daughter really bothered me. Okay fine, you loved the story you wrote. That's okay. But to not apologize for telling Molly's secret just seemed very, very selfish.
I also found it really hard to believe Tess and Molly actually being friends. As an adult, I have no problem being cordial with my boyfriend's ex things or an ex boyfriend's new flame, but there is no way in
With all that said, I just wasn't really thrilled with the book. I thought the writing was fine, the story was fine, but the execution was just lacking for me. Go Imogen for being the only character I enjoyed.
OH! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful cover and inside. My favorite part by far!
2.5? 3? I don't know where this falls. I have to get back to my reviews as I've listened to a lot of un-rateable audiobooks recently.
This story was interesting, not what I typically go for. I didn’t always love the main characters choices, but I did like the ending. I’m probably rating this (&my last 2 books) higher than they should be, but eh.
Tbh all of these characters were annoying but the book wasn’t terrible. I’ve definitely read worse so for that reason, 2 stars.