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Ninety Days Without You
A snappy, sexy, and propulsive read.
The high of giving your life over to love is exceptional.
Finding the Person to Complete You = Mission Accomplished.
Kat, a heartbroken American playwright, meets Charlie and is instantly smitten with his delightful British accent, his insight and humor, and his frank honesty at being 15-years sober. Finally, here’s a man with the outgoing, fun-loving soul of an alcoholic—but he doesn’t drink. A whirlwind transatlantic romance ensues. But what looks like love turns into the shock of Kat’s life. Can she face the reality of his other illness? Can she come to terms with her own addiction to him?
Woodward’s dark, funny and heartbreaking tale blends romance and comedy with brutal self-discovery and compelling readability. 'Ninety Days Without You' is about relationship, addiction, mental illness, family, friends, love, sex—and the essential journey towards knowing and loving yourself.
Content note: sensitive material.
The high of giving your life over to love is exceptional.
Finding the Person to Complete You = Mission Accomplished.
Kat, a heartbroken American playwright, meets Charlie and is instantly smitten with his delightful British accent, his insight and humor, and his frank honesty at being 15-years sober. Finally, here’s a man with the outgoing, fun-loving soul of an alcoholic—but he doesn’t drink. A whirlwind transatlantic romance ensues. But what looks like love turns into the shock of Kat’s life. Can she face the reality of his other illness? Can she come to terms with her own addiction to him?
Woodward’s dark, funny and heartbreaking tale blends romance and comedy with brutal self-discovery and compelling readability. 'Ninety Days Without You' is about relationship, addiction, mental illness, family, friends, love, sex—and the essential journey towards knowing and loving yourself.
Content note: sensitive material.
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February 27, 2023
Ninety days without you is a compelling reality romance novel with beautifully engraved touches of life that strikes a chord from within. It's a book that once you finish reading, will cherish for a long time.
The story follows Kat. She is an American playwright. She meets Charlie, an easy going, handsome, fun guy and charmed by his personality, a desirous romance soon follows.
However, there are a few cards that are still left unturned until reality hits. Can love be shrouded in something else entirely?
The author's writing has encompassed a lot of themes and core elements of exploration such as relationships, self-discovery, mental health, reconnecting with old self, love, family and life in general perception, all these have been worked in conjunction with the impressive storyline and the characters that make you feel as if you are a part of the narration. The book intrinsically is a journey that the reader never knew their soul was calling for. As the story deepens, you will navigate through the peaks and valleys and the perspectives as well as the decisions of the characters. Another major thing that I liked about the pace of the novel is it was emollient, nothing was rushed whether it was emotions or actions. The dynamic between characters gives a resonating feeling that cannot be expressed in words.
I'd highly recommend it to the readers who are looking for a relaxing weekend read. Trust it's going to be a memorable reading experience.
The story follows Kat. She is an American playwright. She meets Charlie, an easy going, handsome, fun guy and charmed by his personality, a desirous romance soon follows.
However, there are a few cards that are still left unturned until reality hits. Can love be shrouded in something else entirely?
The author's writing has encompassed a lot of themes and core elements of exploration such as relationships, self-discovery, mental health, reconnecting with old self, love, family and life in general perception, all these have been worked in conjunction with the impressive storyline and the characters that make you feel as if you are a part of the narration. The book intrinsically is a journey that the reader never knew their soul was calling for. As the story deepens, you will navigate through the peaks and valleys and the perspectives as well as the decisions of the characters. Another major thing that I liked about the pace of the novel is it was emollient, nothing was rushed whether it was emotions or actions. The dynamic between characters gives a resonating feeling that cannot be expressed in words.
I'd highly recommend it to the readers who are looking for a relaxing weekend read. Trust it's going to be a memorable reading experience.
January 14, 2023
I have to agree with the other readers that this is a book that will keep you thinking long after you’re done reading. Kat comes from a family of divorce. She has a brother with mental health issues, a mom with severe depression and a father who goes through women quickly. Kat herself throws her complete self into relationships, falling in love very quickly. Her relationships end quickly. She doesn’t realize it but she is addicted to love. When she meets Charlie it is a quick long-distance romance and they are soon wed. It is obvious that something is not right in their marriage and Kat discovers that Charlie is a sex addict.
This was such an interesting book as it dealt with childhood traumas, mental health, co-dependency and addictions. I was simply amazed to find out what it is to be a love addict and that a sex addict can be so damaging to oneself. This book was completely engrossing to me and I found the ending to be well written. I was lucky to receive a digital ARC from the publishers
Vedeikis & McDonough And NetGalley. This review is my own.
This was such an interesting book as it dealt with childhood traumas, mental health, co-dependency and addictions. I was simply amazed to find out what it is to be a love addict and that a sex addict can be so damaging to oneself. This book was completely engrossing to me and I found the ending to be well written. I was lucky to receive a digital ARC from the publishers
Vedeikis & McDonough And NetGalley. This review is my own.
January 12, 2023
Wow, this book was a ride! I went into it assuming that the addiction mentioned in the blurb was going to be an alcohol or drug related addiction. But no, it’s about sex and love addictions, both of which I knew very little to nothing about but came out of the book much more enlightened. It even had me examining myself in some parts (particularly when past trauma driving current behaviours is spoken about in an easy to digest way) and it takes a strong story for me to be able to do that.
90 Days Without You is a story about love, loss, truth, pain, sex, fear and above all relationships. We read the story through the perspective of a young American woman named Kat, who finds herself in a long distance relationship with a charming and successful British fellow called Charlie. The story starts off like a fairly typical romance with a unique hook and interesting characters but then takes us beyond that, not only into the subject of addiction but where it may stem from and on how the varying cast of characters all deal with their trauma differently.
Despite the book getting quite heavy, particularly towards the end, there is still enough romance, witty banter and great characters to help lighten it up. My absolute favourite would have to be Matt, Kat’s brother who is struggling with his battle with bipolar disorder. The only criticism I have is a personal one, I wanted to read this because my now ex-pat American husband and I had a long distance relationship for a couple of years but that part of the story (which I picked up from the blurb) went by too fast to be of much note overall.
Marvellously written and throughly enjoyable, thanks to NetGalley, Cameron Publicity & Marketing Ltd and the author for this ARC in exchange for my unbiased and honest review.
90 Days Without You is a story about love, loss, truth, pain, sex, fear and above all relationships. We read the story through the perspective of a young American woman named Kat, who finds herself in a long distance relationship with a charming and successful British fellow called Charlie. The story starts off like a fairly typical romance with a unique hook and interesting characters but then takes us beyond that, not only into the subject of addiction but where it may stem from and on how the varying cast of characters all deal with their trauma differently.
Despite the book getting quite heavy, particularly towards the end, there is still enough romance, witty banter and great characters to help lighten it up. My absolute favourite would have to be Matt, Kat’s brother who is struggling with his battle with bipolar disorder. The only criticism I have is a personal one, I wanted to read this because my now ex-pat American husband and I had a long distance relationship for a couple of years but that part of the story (which I picked up from the blurb) went by too fast to be of much note overall.
Marvellously written and throughly enjoyable, thanks to NetGalley, Cameron Publicity & Marketing Ltd and the author for this ARC in exchange for my unbiased and honest review.
January 21, 2023
“Ninety Days Without You” a beautifully written, devastating novel that hits home to me as a young woman who is in the process of trying to break the long line of disfunction perpetuated by my family. The idea of separating who our parents were in the past and who they are today has inspired me to start taking the necessary steps to heal my own inner child, like how Kat does in the novel. Woodward has captured the essence of what it means to be a traumatized woman who is fighting for the peace she deserves. Everyone should read this book.
January 12, 2023
I loved this book! Jennifer Woodward offered such authentic insights to the lives of those struggling with an addiction, and the difficult journey they take to combat it. It was so intriguing to look into the minds of her characters! I could not put the book down!
February 16, 2023
Whew. This book is a lot. I don’t even really know where to begin. I think trigger and content warnings is probably a good start. I’m not sure if the final print will have them at the beginning of the book, but it most definitely should.
I came into reading this pretty blind and I was shocked at all of the heavy-handed material that would literally just pop up around every corner of this book.
So, trigger and content warnings: Addiction is a MAJOR plot-driving point in this book. Alcohol addiction, drug addiction, sex addiction, work addiction…pretty much every rubix cube color of addiction. There’s mention of rape, not really on page but spoken about in a relayed memory. Attempted suicide. Suicide. Suicidal ideation. Emotional abuse of a child (fairly brief in mention and mostly concentrated in one particular chapter). Verbal abuse.
I’m going to try and keep this review brief but I’m having trouble feeling out a rating for this book.
The story focuses on a thirty-something playwright named Kat who is in the midst of a breakup with a long term boyfriend/fiancé who struggles with alcoholism and drug use. She has two emotionally unavailable friends, divorced parents with a storied past, and a brother who cycles through mania, depression, and drug use.
Basically, her life is an absolute implosion waiting to happen.
She takes a trip with her friend Lena, meets this handsome, charming Brit named Charlie and they hit it off pretty instantaneously. She’s one of those hopeless romantics, and not too long after meeting, they begin a long-distance relationship.
Unfortunately Kat seems to gravitate toward the types of people she is most well-associated with…addicts. And Charlie is no different, except that his addiction is sex.
Now, I know what you’re probably thinking…”Ooo is this one of those steamy books we see on TikTok?!” No. No, Hannah it isn’t. This is a book about demons and monsters. But not the kind with impressive wingspans. This book is about the monsters and demons in your mind.
So buckle up.
Pros:
* On the one hand, Ninety Days Without You is a quick read. It keeps you engaged. Read it in one day.
* It deals with very real and very difficult subject matter and doesn’t really stigmatize it but rather offers some really raw truths and the bitter, emotional side of every type of addiction and the role it plays in relationships both romantic and familial.
* It has an evolving main character who undergoes a pretty radical mindset shift.
* It seems well-researched, but I can’t speak from every facet of addiction as I’ve only ever had one type affect my life.
Cons:
* The. Pacing. Is. TERRIBLE. I mean bad. All over the place. Like a Kindergartner telling a story. It’s all largely vague in the beginning with plot flashing before your eyes with nary a detail to spare…I mean I can’t even recall what a single person looked like…a short sequence of chapters that are just “Days”, and then an ending that is painfully, obviously, rushed.
* Kat is painfully naive. I wanted to throttle her
* There are a lot of unresolved issues in the end that didn’t necessarily need to be resolved but left the story feeling unfinished
* No diversity that I recall
* No less than 5 thinly veiled fat-phobic comments (this really irritated me as they were also almost exclusively directed at women)
Takeaway? I had to sit with my thoughts for a while after finishing this one. I really think it could have been a highly-rated read if it weren’t for the pacing issues, lack of detail, abrupt ending and the fatphobia.
That’s that I guess.
I came into reading this pretty blind and I was shocked at all of the heavy-handed material that would literally just pop up around every corner of this book.
So, trigger and content warnings: Addiction is a MAJOR plot-driving point in this book. Alcohol addiction, drug addiction, sex addiction, work addiction…pretty much every rubix cube color of addiction. There’s mention of rape, not really on page but spoken about in a relayed memory. Attempted suicide. Suicide. Suicidal ideation. Emotional abuse of a child (fairly brief in mention and mostly concentrated in one particular chapter). Verbal abuse.
I’m going to try and keep this review brief but I’m having trouble feeling out a rating for this book.
The story focuses on a thirty-something playwright named Kat who is in the midst of a breakup with a long term boyfriend/fiancé who struggles with alcoholism and drug use. She has two emotionally unavailable friends, divorced parents with a storied past, and a brother who cycles through mania, depression, and drug use.
Basically, her life is an absolute implosion waiting to happen.
She takes a trip with her friend Lena, meets this handsome, charming Brit named Charlie and they hit it off pretty instantaneously. She’s one of those hopeless romantics, and not too long after meeting, they begin a long-distance relationship.
Unfortunately Kat seems to gravitate toward the types of people she is most well-associated with…addicts. And Charlie is no different, except that his addiction is sex.
Now, I know what you’re probably thinking…”Ooo is this one of those steamy books we see on TikTok?!” No. No, Hannah it isn’t. This is a book about demons and monsters. But not the kind with impressive wingspans. This book is about the monsters and demons in your mind.
So buckle up.
Pros:
* On the one hand, Ninety Days Without You is a quick read. It keeps you engaged. Read it in one day.
* It deals with very real and very difficult subject matter and doesn’t really stigmatize it but rather offers some really raw truths and the bitter, emotional side of every type of addiction and the role it plays in relationships both romantic and familial.
* It has an evolving main character who undergoes a pretty radical mindset shift.
* It seems well-researched, but I can’t speak from every facet of addiction as I’ve only ever had one type affect my life.
Cons:
* The. Pacing. Is. TERRIBLE. I mean bad. All over the place. Like a Kindergartner telling a story. It’s all largely vague in the beginning with plot flashing before your eyes with nary a detail to spare…I mean I can’t even recall what a single person looked like…a short sequence of chapters that are just “Days”, and then an ending that is painfully, obviously, rushed.
* Kat is painfully naive. I wanted to throttle her
* There are a lot of unresolved issues in the end that didn’t necessarily need to be resolved but left the story feeling unfinished
* No diversity that I recall
* No less than 5 thinly veiled fat-phobic comments (this really irritated me as they were also almost exclusively directed at women)
Takeaway? I had to sit with my thoughts for a while after finishing this one. I really think it could have been a highly-rated read if it weren’t for the pacing issues, lack of detail, abrupt ending and the fatphobia.
That’s that I guess.
January 24, 2023
When I say my jaw was on the floor for most of this book, I am not exaggerating.
I have never been this shaken to my core. I don't think i've read anything like this before. It was a slow read for me, even though the writing and the tone of the book was fast-paced. I had to keep taking breaks because of how heavy the topic matter is and also because the characters are so detestable that I needed time to stop from raging internally.
Woodward goes a great job in portraying addiction and mental illness. It almost felt like a psychological thriller in how fast-paced the conversations were. Then they would either instantly stop (i.e end of chapter), or change direction in order to demonstrate manic episodes, verbal manipulation, and gaslighting. It definitely kept me on my toes.
The ending was very satisfying as it looks at how to break the cycle of abuse and addiction.
However, one thing I think is important to raise is that this book comes with a lot of emotionally triggering content which is not made explicitly clear with no trigger warning page at the beginning (although this might just be because I received an ARC). TWs include, but not limited to:
- Addiction (Love, sex snd drugs)
- Suicide
- Historical account of rape
- Verbal abuse
- Psychological and emotional child abuse
Thanks to NetGalley and Cameron Publicity & Marketing Ltd. for the opportunity to read this ARC.
I have never been this shaken to my core. I don't think i've read anything like this before. It was a slow read for me, even though the writing and the tone of the book was fast-paced. I had to keep taking breaks because of how heavy the topic matter is and also because the characters are so detestable that I needed time to stop from raging internally.
Woodward goes a great job in portraying addiction and mental illness. It almost felt like a psychological thriller in how fast-paced the conversations were. Then they would either instantly stop (i.e end of chapter), or change direction in order to demonstrate manic episodes, verbal manipulation, and gaslighting. It definitely kept me on my toes.
The ending was very satisfying as it looks at how to break the cycle of abuse and addiction.
However, one thing I think is important to raise is that this book comes with a lot of emotionally triggering content which is not made explicitly clear with no trigger warning page at the beginning (although this might just be because I received an ARC). TWs include, but not limited to:
- Addiction (Love, sex snd drugs)
- Suicide
- Historical account of rape
- Verbal abuse
- Psychological and emotional child abuse
Thanks to NetGalley and Cameron Publicity & Marketing Ltd. for the opportunity to read this ARC.
January 31, 2023
“I’m starting with the man in the mirror.” You ever read a book and think the author is in your head? You can relate to the MC and then you’re cringing. Why are they like this?! Why am I like this? 😬
This story was brilliant, it was though provoking and painful to read at times. Self-reflection takes courage. It’s uncomfortable. It requires you sitting with yourself and being completely honest with what just happened. What emotions are you feeling? Is there a lesson I can learn? Do I have unrealistic expectations? How can I adapt to unexpected situations better? Being confronted with ourselves can really bruise the ego. Nobody likes to acknowledge negativity about themselves. If we can admit our weakness and hold ourselves accountable - we can grow as a person.
Like I said, this story made me think a lot. I felt a wide range of emotions. Some parts shocked me and I thought there is no way I could deal with that crazy. Then there was rage followed by grief and compassion. It was a mind-fuck. This is a heartbreaking story about learning to love yourself. Recognizing that something isn’t right and putting in the work. Realizing that sometimes you need help, a different perspective, and time with yourself in order to find clarity.
“The unexamined life is not worth living” - Socrates
This story was brilliant, it was though provoking and painful to read at times. Self-reflection takes courage. It’s uncomfortable. It requires you sitting with yourself and being completely honest with what just happened. What emotions are you feeling? Is there a lesson I can learn? Do I have unrealistic expectations? How can I adapt to unexpected situations better? Being confronted with ourselves can really bruise the ego. Nobody likes to acknowledge negativity about themselves. If we can admit our weakness and hold ourselves accountable - we can grow as a person.
Like I said, this story made me think a lot. I felt a wide range of emotions. Some parts shocked me and I thought there is no way I could deal with that crazy. Then there was rage followed by grief and compassion. It was a mind-fuck. This is a heartbreaking story about learning to love yourself. Recognizing that something isn’t right and putting in the work. Realizing that sometimes you need help, a different perspective, and time with yourself in order to find clarity.
“The unexamined life is not worth living” - Socrates
February 15, 2023
What a rollercoaster of a book. There were times when I was screaming at Kat in my head to walk away, however I could also see from the other side why she didn’t. I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish and I felt like I was personally drawn into the book, living the lives of the characters along side then.
Jennifer Woodward gave a huge insight into those who live with addictions on a daily basis and how hard it can be to live a ‘normal’ life.
I think that this book could open a lot of peoples eyes to how they react in relationships and the reasoning behind it. Although it may be a fiction book, it definitely opened my eyes to how I have reacted in the past.
I was lucky enough to get an ARC copy of this book through Net Gallery and I have reviewed Ninety Days Without You by Jennifer Woodward.
Jennifer Woodward gave a huge insight into those who live with addictions on a daily basis and how hard it can be to live a ‘normal’ life.
I think that this book could open a lot of peoples eyes to how they react in relationships and the reasoning behind it. Although it may be a fiction book, it definitely opened my eyes to how I have reacted in the past.
I was lucky enough to get an ARC copy of this book through Net Gallery and I have reviewed Ninety Days Without You by Jennifer Woodward.
February 4, 2023
Very difficult to connect to the story, characters are unlikeable and even if that’s their purpose it made me not want to continue reading, no plot until the end
February 24, 2023
Beautiful story of life and love. I had to keep turning the pages to see what Kat would decide next. One could say I was addicted to this book.
March 1, 2023
I loved this book. It grabbed me from the beginning and never let go till the end. I’m a little sad it ended but it’s definitely one of my new faves.
January 30, 2023
This book made me feel so many feelings. Kat, Jonathan and Charlie all infuriated me. They made poor decisions that had some major consequences which was a factor that made this book hit close to home for me.
While reading this book, it really made me think about my experiences in life. I think that Kat frustrated me so much because I have had some similar experiences and just wanted her to realize how naïve she was being. Her road to recovery and truth was very raw and real and I appreciated how this story ended. For me, this was the HEA I wanted because this was how my story ended and I am happy. For anyone who wants a basic HEA, this might not be for you.
Thank you NetGalley and Cameron Publicity & Marketing Ltd for the ARC of this book.
While reading this book, it really made me think about my experiences in life. I think that Kat frustrated me so much because I have had some similar experiences and just wanted her to realize how naïve she was being. Her road to recovery and truth was very raw and real and I appreciated how this story ended. For me, this was the HEA I wanted because this was how my story ended and I am happy. For anyone who wants a basic HEA, this might not be for you.
Thank you NetGalley and Cameron Publicity & Marketing Ltd for the ARC of this book.
June 2, 2024
A compelling and sensitive story around an addictive relationship. Deep, intimate, and highly emotional. Delves deeply into the complexities of addiction and the journey of recovery. Highly enjoyable and thought provoking reading.
May 27, 2024
Very Insightful
Accurate and insightful portrayal of addiction and how it becomes so harmful. Jennifer Woodward was masterful in describing the layers of addictive behaviors in these families and how normative that becomes for someone with no experience outside what feels familiar. Excellent story.
Accurate and insightful portrayal of addiction and how it becomes so harmful. Jennifer Woodward was masterful in describing the layers of addictive behaviors in these families and how normative that becomes for someone with no experience outside what feels familiar. Excellent story.
May 24, 2024
This was a really good but also extremely uncomfortable book to read. It wasn’t at all what I thought it was, and by the time I realized that I was deep into it. It has to do with addiction in its many forms: alcohol, drugs, relationships, sex and love. Wild.
It’s interesting to me how many people suffer from these things, not knowing the impact it has on their lives. I wasn’t expecting it to be the central point of the story.
It’s interesting to me how many people suffer from these things, not knowing the impact it has on their lives. I wasn’t expecting it to be the central point of the story.
February 28, 2023
Ninety Days Without You gives you a realistic view into life with addiction, mental illness, and provides focus on the effects of serious TW topics, such as; childhood trauma, sexual assault, and abuse. While topics are heavy, the writing is informative and honest.
Jennifer Woodward does a wonderful job at balancing out intense subject matter with fun, witty moments throughout. From Mattie’s flamboyant antics to Kat/Charlie’s banter, you can’t be bored with this book.
I found myself glued to this from start to finish, shocked continuously, and in awe of such a amazing conclusion. A conclusion of hope, empowerment, and recovery.
Unbelievable debut, with such a beautiful and heartbreaking story! Read this, now. You won’t regret it.
Thank you NetGalley, Cameron Publicity & Marketing Ltd, and author Jennifer Woodward for access to this digital arc.
Jennifer Woodward does a wonderful job at balancing out intense subject matter with fun, witty moments throughout. From Mattie’s flamboyant antics to Kat/Charlie’s banter, you can’t be bored with this book.
I found myself glued to this from start to finish, shocked continuously, and in awe of such a amazing conclusion. A conclusion of hope, empowerment, and recovery.
Unbelievable debut, with such a beautiful and heartbreaking story! Read this, now. You won’t regret it.
Thank you NetGalley, Cameron Publicity & Marketing Ltd, and author Jennifer Woodward for access to this digital arc.
January 30, 2023
Recently single Kat meets 15 year sober (from alcohol) Charlie, and it's a whirlwind romance. Soon she is moving to another country to be with him and gets swept up into his world. But things with Charlie aren't exactly black and white and Kat is soon going to understand that just because an alcoholic stopped drinking, doesn't mean that a person is cured.
This book focuses a lot on mental health, addiction, and the family that often ends up in the crossfire. I feel that it does a good job of portraying these subjects, as someone who has been through something similar. I did feel like this book had a ton of promise, and did enjoy it, but it did read as choppy at times and didn't seem to flow well to me. I do think that it can help those who have been in similar relationships to feel less alone. I think it's the first book I've read that have really dug into this issues.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review from Netgalley.*
This book focuses a lot on mental health, addiction, and the family that often ends up in the crossfire. I feel that it does a good job of portraying these subjects, as someone who has been through something similar. I did feel like this book had a ton of promise, and did enjoy it, but it did read as choppy at times and didn't seem to flow well to me. I do think that it can help those who have been in similar relationships to feel less alone. I think it's the first book I've read that have really dug into this issues.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review from Netgalley.*
February 9, 2023
I got this book after I requested in NetGalley…
*This book may be triggering for some people*
Kat has come from a dysfunctional family, of divorce, adulterers and has a brother with mental health issues which she really takes a responsibility for. She is desperate to fill this “hole” she feels with someone she thinks loves her and is the perfect man on paper…
I really enjoyed the book, it gives a good insight to the importance of families behaviour and the shaping of an adult and how you seek what you know from childhood.
I think some characters like Charlie’s mother especially are quite toxic and may trigger some people. She made me angry!
And I think the justification for cheating throughout this relationship is also very toxic, I’m just glad this book made Kat realise her own self worth with therapy and working on herself so that she could see what kind of man she truly deserves.
*This book may be triggering for some people*
Kat has come from a dysfunctional family, of divorce, adulterers and has a brother with mental health issues which she really takes a responsibility for. She is desperate to fill this “hole” she feels with someone she thinks loves her and is the perfect man on paper…
I really enjoyed the book, it gives a good insight to the importance of families behaviour and the shaping of an adult and how you seek what you know from childhood.
I think some characters like Charlie’s mother especially are quite toxic and may trigger some people. She made me angry!
And I think the justification for cheating throughout this relationship is also very toxic, I’m just glad this book made Kat realise her own self worth with therapy and working on herself so that she could see what kind of man she truly deserves.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 28, 2023
THIS BOOK is an addictive read!
All about Kat, an American playwright, who is struggling to get over her drug addicted ex-boyfriend…when, out of the blue, she meets the dapper and handsome Charlie. At first, he seems like the perfect man until it is revealed that he also has an addiction - a sex addiction.
Despite its weighty subject matter, this book is tender, witty, and really shines a light on mental health as it affects an entire family. With reality and a humor, this gritty tale takes the reader to a place that many experience though few tend to share. At the end of it all, though happy endings are hard to come by, the message is simple: self love is the most important love of all!
I truly loved this book and feel that it’s something everyone should read. Just an engulfing, powerful, wonderfully written novel!!
All about Kat, an American playwright, who is struggling to get over her drug addicted ex-boyfriend…when, out of the blue, she meets the dapper and handsome Charlie. At first, he seems like the perfect man until it is revealed that he also has an addiction - a sex addiction.
Despite its weighty subject matter, this book is tender, witty, and really shines a light on mental health as it affects an entire family. With reality and a humor, this gritty tale takes the reader to a place that many experience though few tend to share. At the end of it all, though happy endings are hard to come by, the message is simple: self love is the most important love of all!
I truly loved this book and feel that it’s something everyone should read. Just an engulfing, powerful, wonderfully written novel!!
February 7, 2023
A raw, real and at times painful read but by god such an important one. Ninety days without you is at its core a book about love/sex, addiction, trauma and how these things can become blurred and entangled within and tear a person apart from the inside out. I found myself ironically addicted to reading and ended up reading the book entirely in one sitting. Gripping, heart-wrenching and at times even comical. The struggles of Kat and Charlie (as well as those of supporting characters) are ones I believe I will hold close to my heart and have learnt a great deal from. Not just about the topics of addiction and mental health, but also about myself.
It is worth looking into potentially adding a trigger warning or a list of them to the start of the book (just a thought) as some of the topics raised were painful and unexpected.
It is worth looking into potentially adding a trigger warning or a list of them to the start of the book (just a thought) as some of the topics raised were painful and unexpected.
February 1, 2023
I could not put this book down! This was a fast read for me.
The great characters were authentic and relatable, it felt at times that the author was in my own head!
I loved this book! Jennifer Woodward offered such authentic insights to the lives of those struggling with an addiction...any addiction whether that be love, sex, drugs, alcohol...you name it...this book covered it all! Along with the difficult journey the characters take to combat it.
This story was thought provoking and painful to read at times, it was such a beautiful and heartbreaking story.
This book is cleverly written, eye-opening and entertaining. You need to read this book now; I would highly recommend it to anyone.
The great characters were authentic and relatable, it felt at times that the author was in my own head!
I loved this book! Jennifer Woodward offered such authentic insights to the lives of those struggling with an addiction...any addiction whether that be love, sex, drugs, alcohol...you name it...this book covered it all! Along with the difficult journey the characters take to combat it.
This story was thought provoking and painful to read at times, it was such a beautiful and heartbreaking story.
This book is cleverly written, eye-opening and entertaining. You need to read this book now; I would highly recommend it to anyone.
July 2, 2023
I just was not a fan of this. The writing was quite poor, and there was just no details and no development. I sped through this pretty quick, mostly just to get it over with. I think it had potential, but addiction and recovery are tough topics to cover. I did appreciate the ending, but I probably wouldn’t recommend this.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this eArc. Anticipated publication date = January 25, 2023.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this eArc. Anticipated publication date = January 25, 2023.
January 31, 2023
90 Days Without You by Jennifer Woodward was not what I was expecting it to be. It was so much more. A layered, multi-faceted story with characters that will stick with you for a long time. The subject matter is heavy but done with a realistic approach. This was a fast read for me, as I wanted to see what was going to happen to Kat and Charlie and how the traumas they went through would affect their relationship. This is not a rom-com and I think it’s very worthy of a read.
May 27, 2023
Not every love story has a happy ending. 90 days is a heartbreakingly authentic and exquisitely raw work of honesty. You won’t want to put it down and when you do you’ll be crushed it’s over. We need many more chapters of Kat and how she moves into her future after heartbreak, deception, and a reckoning of her childhood Demons. The narrative haunts in its beauty. And the author’s style has a so natural and relatable!
May 7, 2023
I like a good, cathartic addiction and relationship drama sometimes, but this one was tedious, shrill and devoid of a real plot. The characters were unlikeable, so I had a hard time rooting for them. I finished it because it was a book club pick and I hope the discussion shows me some redeeming qualities that I missed while reading it.
March 26, 2025
Wow, I did not see this coming. At first I thought it’d be one of those typical books where the girl hopelessly falls in love and makes one bad decision after another because she has trust issues but woosh, this story took a turn halfway through and suddenly I couldn’t put this book down anymore. I’m very pleased that the book had the right amount of depth a story/topic like this requires.
March 26, 2023
Worthwhile journey —
Woodward’s characters twist and turn in their endeavors to move toward love and acceptance. Take this journey with them and you will truly understand addiction.
Woodward’s characters twist and turn in their endeavors to move toward love and acceptance. Take this journey with them and you will truly understand addiction.
January 28, 2025
I am extremely connected to the book and its concept of feelings. I literally couldn't put the book down until it's finished. Really enjoyed it a lot. This book got me out of my reading slump
April 4, 2023
😦💔Book Review:
Title: Ninety Days Without You
Author: Jennifer Woodward
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️/3.5 stars
What did I just read? Wow, I completely didn't expect any of the story that happened in this book by reading the title! I thought it was going to be a love story, which it was kinda but danggggg.
Meet Kat. Kat just got out of a toxic relationship with her boyfriend/fiancé. She has a brother, Matthew, who struggles with manic depression and drug use. She takes a trip abroad with her friend Lena. Enter Charlie.
Charlie and Lena immediately hit it off. Both are attracted to one another and interested in pursuing a long-distance relationship. So this could be good, right? Happy ending for both? Nope. Charlie struggles with an addiction as well. A sex addiction. But he has been sober for 15 years until he becomes engaged to Lena, and it's almost like this action triggers his addiction again. They do end up getting married because Lena is understanding that the addiction is under control. I mean, he goes to meetings and therapy, right?
This book took me for a loop and my mind was blown to get a small look inside the brain/life of a sex addict. All I can say is that there is no way I could have stayed in this relationship. But Lena has her own demons that she's fighting as well.
Thank you, @netgalley and @cameronpublicity for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!
Title: Ninety Days Without You
Author: Jennifer Woodward
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️/3.5 stars
What did I just read? Wow, I completely didn't expect any of the story that happened in this book by reading the title! I thought it was going to be a love story, which it was kinda but danggggg.
Meet Kat. Kat just got out of a toxic relationship with her boyfriend/fiancé. She has a brother, Matthew, who struggles with manic depression and drug use. She takes a trip abroad with her friend Lena. Enter Charlie.
Charlie and Lena immediately hit it off. Both are attracted to one another and interested in pursuing a long-distance relationship. So this could be good, right? Happy ending for both? Nope. Charlie struggles with an addiction as well. A sex addiction. But he has been sober for 15 years until he becomes engaged to Lena, and it's almost like this action triggers his addiction again. They do end up getting married because Lena is understanding that the addiction is under control. I mean, he goes to meetings and therapy, right?
This book took me for a loop and my mind was blown to get a small look inside the brain/life of a sex addict. All I can say is that there is no way I could have stayed in this relationship. But Lena has her own demons that she's fighting as well.
Thank you, @netgalley and @cameronpublicity for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!
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