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A review by jillianelis_
Past Present Future by Rachel Lynn Solomon
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
I'll read any of Rachel Lynn Solomon's YA books. See You Yesterday is one of my all-time favorites, and I devoured Today, Tonight, Tomorrow the minute it came to my library.
Past, Present, Future was no different. However, the real love story, at least to me, is the one where Rowan and Neil figure out who they are out in a much bigger world. I remember how thrilling and terrifying and isolating my freshman year was, and watching them navigate new friendships, changing interests, and mental health struggles, felt really real to me. The side characters were delightful (the REAL real love story is between Neil and Skyler - that Staten Island himbo has my whole heart), and the conclusions the story draws - that being in love and having a strong partnership amid individual changes takes courage, vulnerability, patience, and grace - felt deeply grounded. I fell in love with Rowan and Neil over the course of a night (when I devoured Tx3), and now I want to read about them forever.
Thanks Edelweiss for the advance copy!
Past, Present, Future was no different. However, the real love story, at least to me, is the one where Rowan and Neil figure out who they are out in a much bigger world. I remember how thrilling and terrifying and isolating my freshman year was, and watching them navigate new friendships, changing interests, and mental health struggles, felt really real to me. The side characters were delightful (the REAL real love story is between Neil and Skyler - that Staten Island himbo has my whole heart), and the conclusions the story draws - that being in love and having a strong partnership amid individual changes takes courage, vulnerability, patience, and grace - felt deeply grounded. I fell in love with Rowan and Neil over the course of a night (when I devoured Tx3), and now I want to read about them forever.
Thanks Edelweiss for the advance copy!