Past Present Future - (Today Tonight Tomorrow) by Rachel Lynn Solomon

About the Book

Rowan and Neil, in a committed long-distance relationship while attending different colleges in Boston and New York City, face the challenges of navigating the first months of college life and personal struggles as they strive to make their relationship last.

Book Synopsis

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They fell for each other in just twenty-four hours. Now Rowan and Neil embark on a long-distance relationship during their first year of college in this "achingly real...gorgeous" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) dual POV sequel to Today Tonight Tomorrow.

When longtime rivals Rowan Roth and Neil McNair confessed their feelings on the last day of senior year, they knew they'd only have a couple months together before they left for college. Now summer is over, and they're determined to make their relationship work as they begin school in different places.

In Boston, Rowan is eager to be among other aspiring novelists, learning from a creative writing professor she adores. She's just not sure why she suddenly can't seem to find her voice.

In New York, Neil embraces the chaos of the city, clicking with a new friend group more easily than he anticipated. But when his past refuses to leave him alone, he doesn't know how to handle his rapidly changing mental health--or how to talk about it with the girl he loves.

Over a year of late-night phone calls, weekend visits, and East Coast adventures, Rowan and Neil fall for each other again and again as they grapple with the uncertainty of their new lives. They've spent so many years at odds with each other--now that they're finally on the same team, what does the future hold for them?

Review Quotes

This sequel to Today Tonight Tomorrow focuses on Rowan and Neil as they give their fairly new romantic relationship a big challenge: long-distance dating during college. Rowan is headed to Boston, while Neil is pursuing his lifelong dream of attending NYU, and both experience unexpected battles while negotiating classes, roommates, new friends, and, of course, how to keep the romance alive. When someone from Neil's past starts insisting on renewing a relationship, he struggles with feelings of inadequacy. Meanwhile, Rowan is questioning her future as a writer, which has defined her identity for years. Will these problems jeopardize their relationship or can they prevail together? Fans of Solomon's other books will love this new installment, which ages up a bit to match the experiences of Rowan and Neil. Sex is discussed frankly and respectfully, with enough spicy, age-appropriate scenes to hook readers who come for the romance. The problems that the main characters face are typical but are handled with sensitivity and care in keeping with the characters' established personalities. Rowan and Neil are the same earnest, high-achieving nerds readers know and love, but they are growing up and settling into themselves as young adults. Solomon clearly loves her characters, and she makes Boston and New York City come alive. VERDICT A must-purchase for fans of sentimentality who enjoy Solomon's style, sweet romances, and stories about new beginnings.--School Library Journal "10/11/24"

* "Distance and personal growth challenge Neil and Rowan's once-perfect romance in this follow-up to 2020's Today Tonight Tomorrow...a gorgeous portrait of two people learning to love themselves before they can truly love each other."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

About the Author

Rachel Lynn Solomon is the New York Times bestselling author of Today Tonight Tomorrow, The Ex Talk, and other romantic comedies for teens and adults. Originally from Seattle, she's currently navigating expat life in Amsterdam, where she's on a mission to try as many Dutch sweets as possible. Learn more at RachelSolomonBooks.com.