A review by alienrosey
Past Present Future by Rachel Lynn Solomon

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! 
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