Past Present Future
Today Tonight Tomorrow
After falling for each other on the last day of senior year, Rowan Roth and Neil McNair head to college on the East Coast, she to Emerson in Boston and he to NYU, determined to make long distance work. Rowan suddenly can't write the romance she loves, and Neil is unsettled by doubts about his major and a letter from his imprisoned father, but neither tells the other what's wrong. Kirkus's starred review calls this dual-POV sequel to Today Tonight Tomorrow achingly real, with strong characterisation.
About This Book
Past Present Future is a young adult romance novel by Rachel Lynn Solomon, first published in 2024 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. It is part of the Today Tonight Tomorrow series and runs 384 pages. Readers can expect established couple.
At a glance
- Genre
- Young Adult
- Trope
- Established Couple
- Length
- 384 pages
- Format
- Trade Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- College-bound couple Rowan and Neil struggle to keep their relationship alive while facing secret individual doubts and the challenges of long distance.
- Fans of realistic college romances
- Readers who enjoy character-driven conflict
- Introspective
- Features Established Couple
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers looking for low-angst or purely lighthearted stories
- High level of internal angst may be challenging for some readers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Young Adult Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Equal
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, high angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Young Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Rowan Roth and Neil McNair, who fell in love on the last day of senior year, are now facing the reality of long-distance dating at separate universities. As Rowan struggles with a creative block in her writing and Neil faces uncertainty about his academic future and family issues involving his imprisoned father, the two maintain a wall of silence between them, jeopardizing the foundation of their relationship.
Central Conflict
The strain of maintaining a long-distance relationship while both partners suffer from unspoken personal anxieties and individual life crises.
Setting
East Coast, USA (Boston and New York City)
Strengths
- Strong characterization as noted by Kirkus
- Realistic portrayal of life transitions
Consider before reading
- High level of internal angst may be challenging for some readers
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
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How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Rachel Lynn Solomon
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Length
- 384 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781665901956
Past Present Future: quick answers
- Who wrote Past Present Future?
- Past Present Future was written by Rachel Lynn Solomon.
- When was Past Present Future published?
- Past Present Future was first published in 2024 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
- What genre is Past Present Future?
- Past Present Future is a young adult romance novel, with established couple.
- How many pages is Past Present Future?
- Past Present Future is 384 pages long (Trade Paperback).
- Is Past Present Future part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Today Tonight Tomorrow series.
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