99 Days

Reviewed by: Kara Reiman - Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 11, 2016

Review

99 Days features a self-exiled teen running from her mistakes who is forced to return to her hometown for the summer between high school and college. Molly returns to find that the hatred and disgust she felt from her hometown is still alive and well. Throughout the book she almost finds redemption, but reverts to her old ways. In the end, she experiences no epiphanies, no changes of heart. She is an incredibly frustrating character. The characters themselves are all underdeveloped, and I'm not sure what exactly the point of the story is. There are a few highlights, but overall, not a first purchase.

Overall Book Score: fair