By: Cait Marie
Blurb
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 romantic, dual points of view 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 states.
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
I adored the first book, Today Tonight Tomorrow, and was so excited to read more about Rowan and Neil. Where the first book was full of adventure and rivals-to-lovers vibes, this one was more serious and emotional.
I really loved seeing where they went after high school and how they adjusted to new settings, as well as their new long-distance relationship. Seeing them grow and discover more about themselves as adults was really great. The development made it impossible not to feel connected to them both.
That being said, the story was slower and didn’t quite hold my attention as much. UNTIL the last quarter or maybe a little earlier. Then, I couldn’t stop. Neil’s story in particular hit me right in the feels. I definitely related to his struggles, to the point where I was in tears. Without spoiling anything, he starts to struggle in college, questioning what he wants to do with his life and dealing with some mental health issues, and I went through a similar situation. Meanwhile, Rowan is trying to find her place too and figure out if writing is the correct path for her. Again, something I can personally relate to.
Because their relationship is already established in the beginning, this book isn’t quite fully a romance, in my opinion. It’s still a big focus, obviously, as they learn how to work long-distance. But it feels more focused on their individual journeys and figuring out how they fit together in the real world. Also, just a heads up since the first one was YA, this book was a bit steamier. There wasn’t anything graphic on page, but it was clear what was happening, and sex was discussed at least a few times. It was still very PG13 at most.
In conclusion, I loved this book. Like I said, I really enjoyed seeing what happened next. I’m someone who always wonders what happens after the happy ending. This one did it really well while covering some really important topics. I honestly hope teens getting ready for college or those in their early college years read this. That time in your life can be overwhelming, and for many, it can be isolating. This book does a wonderful job showing realistic college experiences, and young readers could see that they’re not alone. I definitely recommend this duology.
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