Lori D. H.
Content Rating: 16+ Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult, Fiction Published: July 28, 2020, by Simon Pulse Today Tonight Tomorrow is the first book by Rachel Lynn Solomon that I have read, and her writing is different in a beautiful way. I can’t put my finger on precisely what it is about her writing style that I liked, other to say that it was fresh and honest. I went into this book, not knowing much about it other than it was a young adult book. If I am sincere in the beginning, I didn’t like this book. However, very slowly, this book crept into my heart and made me smile. Rowan Roth and Neil McNair have been at odds with each other since the first day of high school. At the end of four years, they are still at odds with each other. They have fought tooth and nail for every academic accolade. “The essay contest that started it all…First place, McNair and his beloved Fitzgerald, second place Roth. I vow to beat him at whatever comes next.” Now the ultimate prize, valedictorian, lies within both of their reaches. But yet again, Rowan is bested by “McNightmare” when he is awarded, valedictorian. Rowan, however, is not a girl who is about to give up. There is one prize still to be won, Howl. Howl is the final senior challenge, a scavenger hunt of sorts with a twist that takes them all over the city of Seattle looking for clues while at the same time eliminate one another. During this game, Roth and McNair reluctantly team up, and that is when the fun begins. “And it’s there, on the fourth floor of the library, watching my nemesis take slow sips of ginger ale, that I have a horrifying realization. Neil…is cute.” What made this book enjoyable is the dynamics between Roth and McNair. We know from the beginning what will happen between these two, but that’s okay; it’s the journey these two experiences that make this book fun. They start off tossing barbs at each other, and then little by little; they start sharing secrets, hopes, and dreams. Over twenty-four hours, these two archenemies learn about themselves, but they learn about each other in a way they never thought possible. “’ Earth-shattering,’ he says…He kisses the top of my head. ‘well, yes, but I meant you.’” Today Tonight Tomorrow is a sweet, funny coming of age book slash rom-com that takes these two characters from enemies to friends to lovers. This book did a fantastic job conveying all the crazy mixed-up feelings that teens now have to deal with in such an endearing way. Today Tonight Tomorrow is like a big hug that wraps around your heart and mind. I highly recommend you read this book; you will not be disappointed. * Please note the quotes in my review are subject to change once the book is published. * ** I kindly received this galley by way of NetGalley, publisher, and author. I was not contacted, asked, or required to leave a review. I received no compensation, financial or otherwise. I have voluntarily read this book, and this review is my honest opinion. **