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readswithkae's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is how you write a sequel for a book that was originally only supposed to be a standalone. It was so nice to be back with Neil and Rowan and to watch their relationship grow past the whirlwind twenty-four hours that got them together. I've never been in a long-distance relationship, but I have friends who are, and the trials and tribulations Neil and Rowan went through did justice to an LDR and navigating the first year of college.
I've never made it through an RLS book without crying, and this book is no different. I cannot recommend it enough.
I've never made it through an RLS book without crying, and this book is no different. I cannot recommend it enough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Gaslighting and Emotional abuse
Minor: Vomit
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
After falling for each other in just 24 hours, Neil and Rowan are now embarking on a long distance relationship for their first year of college. Rowan finds herself in Boston, ready to write the next great romance novel. Despite finally actually being in love, she can’t seem to find her writing voice.
Neil is in New York, finding himself in a new friend group and settling into college life. But his past keeps haunting him, bringing to light new things about his mental health. Will Neil and Rowan be able to make it work? Or will the first year of college find them growing apart?
Thanks to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for an advanced copy of Past Present Future to review! Today Tonight Tomorrow was a fun rivals to lovers story, and it’s cool to see how their relationship changes into the future.
This book covers Neil and Rowan’s entire first year at college, and all of their fears and anxieties felt so realistic. A lot of teenagers have so many insecurities going into college, especially when it comes to choosing a major. There’s so much pressure to get it right, and Neil and Rowan definitely feel that throughout the book.
Their relationship also felt pretty realistic to a first year of college relationship. They really hadn’t been dating all that long before going off to college, but they had spent years being rivals. Throughout the story, they have to learn how to communicate; not just because of the distance, but because their relationship also moves into new territory, both physically and emotionally. A lot of the situations they find themselves in will be relatable to teens also moving into college while in a relationship.
In addition to the romance, Neil makes some important discoveries about mental health, and the representation of that felt pretty well done to me. He learns how to cope with it, and Rowan gives him the space to do so.
The side cast of characters is also fantastic; the new people they both meet in college are so fun. If you’re looking for a good romance to start off your summer, definitely check this one out!
Neil is in New York, finding himself in a new friend group and settling into college life. But his past keeps haunting him, bringing to light new things about his mental health. Will Neil and Rowan be able to make it work? Or will the first year of college find them growing apart?
Thanks to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for an advanced copy of Past Present Future to review! Today Tonight Tomorrow was a fun rivals to lovers story, and it’s cool to see how their relationship changes into the future.
This book covers Neil and Rowan’s entire first year at college, and all of their fears and anxieties felt so realistic. A lot of teenagers have so many insecurities going into college, especially when it comes to choosing a major. There’s so much pressure to get it right, and Neil and Rowan definitely feel that throughout the book.
Their relationship also felt pretty realistic to a first year of college relationship. They really hadn’t been dating all that long before going off to college, but they had spent years being rivals. Throughout the story, they have to learn how to communicate; not just because of the distance, but because their relationship also moves into new territory, both physically and emotionally. A lot of the situations they find themselves in will be relatable to teens also moving into college while in a relationship.
In addition to the romance, Neil makes some important discoveries about mental health, and the representation of that felt pretty well done to me. He learns how to cope with it, and Rowan gives him the space to do so.
The side cast of characters is also fantastic; the new people they both meet in college are so fun. If you’re looking for a good romance to start off your summer, definitely check this one out!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Vomit
girlreading's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Today Tonight Tomorrow is one of my all time favourite YA contemporaries, so when I heard it was getting a sequel I was ecstatic but also a little anxious. However, I needn’t have feared because Past Present Future was everything I could have hoped for in a continuation of Rowan and Neil’s story. This was the best answer to the ‘where are they now’ question an ending to a book always leaves you with. It was tender and raw, funny and romantic and essentially everything you want in a coming-of-age romance that begins with an established couple. This is a story of self discovery and communication and independence. It’s about change and both the fear and excitement that comes with it. It’s a tale of mental health and family and dreams. It’s a story of two people falling in love with their person over and over again and it was wonderful.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
alienrosey's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
WOW. This felt almost like fanfiction but in the best way. The way the first one ended did not feel like it needed a sequel but as always, I will EAT UP any book this woman writes! 5 star for me because I am SOOOO attached to these characters but as far as YA goes, this truly feels like early college age YA (which like, yeah it fits the vibe!)
This picks up right after the end of the last book, Rowan and Neil are together for the summer but then leave for their separate colleges but maintain the relationship through long distance. They go through the hardships that are bound to happen with long distance relationships and being young adults navigating a new college experience/city.
I truly loved the internal explorations of these characters, Rowan's writing and expectations with romance, Neil's conflicting feelings about his Dad and mental health, Rachel Lynn Solomon knows how to expand on these characters in a way that tugs your heartstrings. As these characters are now in college, navigating new sexual experiences were handled with care and communication, which I appreciated. This book truly felt like their much needed happily ever after fully realized.
Rachel Lynn Solomon really understands how to convey the weird, confusing and exciting feelings you get as a young person on their own for the first time.
Thank you Netgalley for providing the eARC in exchange for an honest review!
This picks up right after the end of the last book, Rowan and Neil are together for the summer but then leave for their separate colleges but maintain the relationship through long distance. They go through the hardships that are bound to happen with long distance relationships and being young adults navigating a new college experience/city.
I truly loved the internal explorations of these characters, Rowan's writing and expectations with romance, Neil's conflicting feelings about his Dad and mental health, Rachel Lynn Solomon knows how to expand on these characters in a way that tugs your heartstrings. As these characters are now in college, navigating new sexual experiences were handled with care and communication, which I appreciated. This book truly felt like their much needed happily ever after fully realized.
Rachel Lynn Solomon really understands how to convey the weird, confusing and exciting feelings you get as a young person on their own for the first time.
Thank you Netgalley for providing the eARC in exchange for an honest review!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness
livruther's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
THANK YOU x♾️ to the publisher and netgalley for an arc of this!!!
ppp was one of my most anticipated books of 2024. it did NOT disappoint. i was worried, because i am wary of sequels in general, ESPECIALLY unplanned sequels, but i should have known that RLS would never let me down. i’m so glad i already preordered the B&N special edition. RLS has hinted at the conflict, and i was scared of how she would pull it off, but it was done beautifully. the conflict was very understandable, to me at least, and the general vibe of this book reminded me a lot of Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins, which I love. these characters stole my heart in T3, and they kept it during P3. i wanted to give RLS a hug after i finish because she writes about the issues that the characters go through so incredibly. the writing is authentic, evocative, emotional, and beautiful. i was crying for literally 60% of the book. this is one of the best depictions of college i have ever read. the epilogue was outstanding, too. i will not stop thinking about, talking about, or recommending this duology for the rest of my life. these books are the blueprint for romance, YA books, and duologies.
cw: alcohol, mental illness, domestic abuse, sexual content, panic attacks
ppp was one of my most anticipated books of 2024. it did NOT disappoint. i was worried, because i am wary of sequels in general, ESPECIALLY unplanned sequels, but i should have known that RLS would never let me down. i’m so glad i already preordered the B&N special edition. RLS has hinted at the conflict, and i was scared of how she would pull it off, but it was done beautifully. the conflict was very understandable, to me at least, and the general vibe of this book reminded me a lot of Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins, which I love. these characters stole my heart in T3, and they kept it during P3. i wanted to give RLS a hug after i finish because she writes about the issues that the characters go through so incredibly. the writing is authentic, evocative, emotional, and beautiful. i was crying for literally 60% of the book. this is one of the best depictions of college i have ever read. the epilogue was outstanding, too. i will not stop thinking about, talking about, or recommending this duology for the rest of my life. these books are the blueprint for romance, YA books, and duologies.
cw: alcohol, mental illness, domestic abuse, sexual content, panic attacks
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, and Domestic abuse
rachelshubin's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Omg Rachel really blew it out of the park with Past Present Future, and ended the duology strong! I was really curious how Neil and Rowan’s story would continue after the Howl and how they’d navigate going to two different colleges. What Rachel wrote was so much more than a YA romance, but a very honest (and at times heart wrenching) depiction of finding yourself in college, the college experience, navigating making and keeping both friendships and relationships, figuring out what you want to do with your life, and mental health.
The storytelling really expanded upon what we got in Today Tonight Tomorrow. The Jewish rep was meaningful as always. Also, I give the book 2.5 🌶️ for spice (basic, but not explicit) spicy scenes. This series will stay with me for a long time and I’m so thankful I read it as well as an opportunity to read the ARC!
Thank you to Simon Teen for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
The storytelling really expanded upon what we got in Today Tonight Tomorrow. The Jewish rep was meaningful as always. Also, I give the book 2.5 🌶️ for spice (basic, but not explicit) spicy scenes. This series will stay with me for a long time and I’m so thankful I read it as well as an opportunity to read the ARC!
Thank you to Simon Teen for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Minor: Vomit
leahjanespeare's review
5.0
This is not a romance novel per se, but it is a heart-achingly beautiful portrait of young adulthood about two people learning how to stay in love. I keep thinking RLS can't do better and yet she continues to do so with every new book. It's packed with emotion and discovery as Rowan and Neil each gain independence within their relationship and also enter the college scene. As usual, RLS does not shy away from stigmatized topics such as mental health, and she fully captures the open-ended intimidation of new experiences. My only disappointment is that the story had to end.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Emotional abuse
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