Today Tonight Tomorrow is a super cute day-in-the-life of two high school rivals who "have to" (wink wink) work together in order to one-up each other one last time before graduating. It's pretty much the pg-13 version of every enemies-to-lovers book I've ever loved with some gorgeous pining and "oh shit do I like him like him" thrown in for good measure. (Because honestly? I know exactly how Rowan feels every time she ogles Neil's biceps.) There's tense car chemistry and lightly tragic back story to inspire empathy and also so many freckles. In short, I loved it.

Rowan loves romance novels and longs to be a novelist like her parents—but she's ashamed of telling anyone because they all think romance novels aren't "real books." She feels like the third wheel among her two best friends (a couple), out of place as a biracial Jew, and nostalgic for who she thought she'd be by the end of high school. To say I related to Rowan's identity crisis is an understatement. We have a lot of dissimilarities, but we're also alike in so many ways. I wanted so much to have the perfect high school experience that I forgot to enjoy it while it was happening, comparing myself to everyone around me that I never really figured out who I was until the middle of my twenties. (Also, Rowan and I both went to Emerson.)

Today Tonight Tomorrow is a fantastic bildungsroman snuck into a pre-graduation, city-wide scavenger hunt. Rowan learns so much about herself over the course of the novel, and her budding romance with Neil is really The Cutest. Rowan and Neil have known each other— and tried to best one another—for four years before we even meet them, but, throughout the book, they get to rediscover how they fit into each other's lives. This book was very much an "okay but what comes after" story for me, exploring what happens once you've accomplished something important but before you embark on a new project. It reinforced the idea that re-evaluating goals is an ongoing process (and that you still learn something even if you fail). It reminded me that being honest is super important and that sometimes people don't react in the ways that you expected (or even feared).

It was just really good and I liked it, okay?

This book will be a definite purchase for me! Thank you so much for allowing me to have access to the digital arc!

This was the first true YA book that I have read in a long time. A YA book that showed what it was like in the last moments of high school. Its the last day of high school and Rowan is waiting to hear if her, or her biggest rival Neil will win valedictorian. Who will win the biggest going away Senior Game named Howl? Where the seniors go all around Seattle with clues and tries to destroy each other. Will she somehow team up Neil and they begin to see how they really aren't so unlike each other? What can happen in one night?

Today Tonight Tomorrow is a super cute story that takes place over the course of 24 hours. It’s both Rowan and Neil’s last day of high school. Over the course of their high school lives, they’ve been bitter rivals, always trying to academically one-up the other. On the last day of the year, a scavenger hunt/assassin game happens where all of the seniors compete to win a cash prize.

I loved Rowan and Neil’s characters. They were so relatable and charming, and their personalities seemed genuine. I read this book in one sitting. It’s entertaining, all while accurately conveying problems that one would encounter as a teenager: friendship, fear of going to college, and dysfunctional families. The setting of this book is also amazing. It takes place in Seattle, and the way the author writes about it makes me want to visit as soon as I’m able!

I received an advanced copy of this title in exchange for my honest opinion.

I couldn't read this book fast enough. I read it in less than 24 hours and then started back at the first chapter because I wanted to see how the writer had seeded the relationships.

I ADORE Rowan and Neil. The premise is fantastic: two high school rivals end up working together for a senior school-wide scavenger hunt. Through a series of shenanigans, the rivals realize there might be something more to their relationship than competing GPAs. Both Rowan and Neil have strong character arcs. Both learn that there is more to the other person they originally knew. Along the way, their relationships are also strengthened with their friends. Many good lessons are had by all, including parents.

Rowan is hilarious. I love her imperfect relationship with Kirby and Mara. I did have a very hard time telling these two secondary characters apart. The rest of the characters are well distinguished.

I do think this book went on for a beat too long. Perhaps 15 pages could have been cut near the end.

Today, Tonight, Tomorrow has a strong sex-positive message. Too often young girls are demonized for having a sex life. This book does not do that.

I appreciate the LGBTQIA+ representation.

This is my first Solomon book and I absolutely cannot wait to read more! I will be highly recommending this title to all my students.

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. **

When I read the synopsis to this book I knew I had to have it. Enemies to lovers are one of my favorite tropes in contemporary books. Sadly, I didn’t love this book like I thought I would. I can’t even put my finger on why it just wasn’t for me.

We follow our MC Rowan. She is approaching her last few days of school and graduation. Her Parents her very famous authors and everyone always wants to know if she will follow in their footsteps, but the genre that she loves, she knows her parents don’t. Most people think the genre that she loves is junk so she hasn’t shared her secret to anyone. As smart as Rowan is she has had competition for years now, Neil McNair. He is just as smart as Rowan and they compete for everything.

Rowan and Neil end up teaming up to try to take their classmates down in a senior game called Howl. Rowan overhears that some other seniors are targeting them both, so they decided to work together until they are left standing. What Rowan doesn’t expect to happen during this time is to really get to know Neil and to realize everything she has ever thought about him could be wrong.

Again, this is totally my kind of story, so I am so sad that I didn’t love it. It has had great reviews and I’ve seen people rave about it, so all I can think is it just wasn’t for me. The writing was good and the story flowed well, I just couldn’t get hooked on it. If you like this trope I totally recommend this book to you.

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What a fun book! I was so delighted by this book! I loved the dynamic between Rowan and Neil, two people obsessed with each other, although they take that obsession in different directions. I loved how real Rowan's friendships felt with her two BFFs, and I loved her parents. As for Neil's parents, I loved how Rachel Lynn Solomon surprised me.
I loved the scavenger hunt and the fun and openness it brought in. I liked how Rowan & Neil's relationship changed and grew!

This is a quick read, because you just can't put it down. It's one where I looked up and realized that I wasn't really in Seattle running around the city with Rowan and Neil. It sucked me in! This book is delightful and perfect fun read!

Rowan Roth and Neil McNair have been rivals their whole high school career. On the last day of school, there’s a senior tradition, Howl, a game that pits the seniors against each other to find clues around Seattle. And although rivals, they’re the best in their class, so Rowan and Neil decide to team up. Throughout the game, they find out they have a lot in common. Did they miss out on a friendship during their rivalry? Or maybe miss out on more than that? An enemies to lovers tale set during one day, Today Tonight Tomorrow is a novel with the romance of a Jenn Bennett novel and a game reminiscent of Jeanne Ryan’s Nerve. Readers will find themselves wrapped up in Rowan’s perspective and excerpts from text messages and lists, and they won’t want the story to end.

This book delighted me in so many ways. I loved the dynamic between Rowan and Neil, two people obsessed with each other, although they take that obsession in different directions. I loved how real Rowan's friendships felt with her two BFFs, and I loved her parents. As for Neil's parents, I loved how Rachel Lynn Solomon surprised me.

There aren't many other surprises here, but where I'm typically disappointed when an author telegraphs plot twists, I wasn't this time because I was so captivated by Rowan and Neil, particularly their flaws. They're teenagers, so they are loath to acknowledge such flaws until forced, and I eagerly anticipated how Solomon would show that.

Rowan's relationship with her two best friends is so well drawn that it made me cry. Solomon perfectly captures that sense when two of three pair up, leaving the third feeling left out. I felt for Rowan, and I also wanted to shout at her to recognize her role in what happened.

This book is delightful and perfect for teens looking to be entertained.

this scavenger hunt story pits two rivals against each other and the rest of their senior class in a night that will change everything. today tonight tomorrow finds rowan and neil—usually at the one and two spots in their class—having just learned that neil has come out on top in the valedictorian race.
rowan, therefore, has one last chance to beat him. every year the junior class organizes a citywide scavenger hunt called howl. and rowan wants to win. but when her classmates target her and neil, they find themselves teaming up, and along the way learning that there is more to their rival than they ever knew.

this is one of those young adult stories that perfectly captures the feelings of the end of high school. that sense that time is running out, but also the exhilarating feeling of everything that lies in wait just beyond the bend.

**today tonight tomorrow will publish on july 28, 2020. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/simon & schuster in exchange for my honest review.

I cannot say enough things about this book except that I enjoyed it so much, I bought the Hardcover for myself and for a friend.

Today Tonight Tomorrow is everything. It's bittersweet and lovely, it's new love and new friends. It's growing up and out and not ready to leave.

>Rowan and Neil are perfect characters of depth and tenderness. I loved how their relationship grew from enemies to friends and then to something more. They're both driven and vulnerable at the same time, neither one of them understanding the other until they spend all night trying to accomplish their last high school game.

>First of all, I loved Rowan, especially because she loved romance books. It was amazing to read about a character that loved romance books, unapologetically. She was wildly smart and I loved how passionate she was about romance books. Her arguments were well thought out and sound (me being a big fan of romance books really appreciated her arguments!) and her vulnerability on her writing was well written, making her a very honest character. I also loved her best friends and her complicated relationship with them. Rowan made mistakes but I was happy to see how she handled them

Second of all, HOWL! I loved the game that the class does during the book. It was this fun scavenger hunt that allowed the reader to really experience Seattle and all of its charms. Howl was the perfect setting within the city because it really intensified Rowan and Neil being thrown together and heightened the urgency of their relationship.

And of course third of all, I loved Neil. His character was charming and sweet and angry and all the things that is the teenage years. I loved his closeness to his sister and his three best friends.

But most of all, Soloman does a wonderful job of addressing uncomfortable stereotypes and racism without being preachy. Rowan is Jewish and there are some racist remarks overheard. I loved how this was discussed, how small stereotypes chip away at a person little by little. How you're seen as not being able to take a joke if you are offended. How you can't say anything or feel like it could get worse.

I also loved Rowan's discussion and defense of romance novels. I wanted to high five her all the way through this book.
Overall, <em>Today Tonight Tomorrow </em>was exactly what I needed. Trust me. You don't even know you need it, but you do.

I couldn’t get enough of this amazing story. Rowan had everything planned out until she discovers that her arch-nemesis became Valedictorian instead of Rowan. Her only chance to redeem herself is to play Howl with her other classmates and win. The only thing is that she has to spend more time with Neil and soon her feeling for her enemy begins to change to something else.

Today, Tonight, Tomorrow was an amazing tale about finding love while trying to find yourself. Rowan was a great character that you will connect and I absolutely fell in love with Seattle again. This is definitely a book you need to add to your TBR pile.

I loved this one. Enemies to lovers is one of my favorite tropes and this story didn’t disappoint. There was a lot of humor and sarcasm mixed in with moments of sweetness and I just loved it.

This novel follows two high school seniors, Rowen and Neil, as they finish their battle for valedictorian and to win the final senior scavenger hunt around Seattle. It is a sweet, engaging book with important Jewish representation that is rare in the YA space.

A super precious love letter to Seattle and first loves. Sticky sweet in every way. I absolutely adored this!

On the last day of Senior year, Rowan Roth wants to beat her archenemy, Neil McNair, one last time. The two have been in a brutal competition with one another since the start of high school, coming in first and second at almost EVERYTHING. The rank of valedictorian is no different; a goal they have both been working towards. Early in the day, it is announced that Neil has won the honor, and Rowan is understandably crushed.

She now literally only has one opportunity left to beat him. Senior Howl, a scavenger hunt-type game arranged by the Junior class, and played by the Seniors on their last day. Rowan is confident she has what it takes to go the distance with Howl. No one knows and loves the city of Seattle like she does. These scavenger hunt clues don't stand a chance of stopping her.

When word gets out that a group of Seniors want to take Neil and Rowan out of Howl, the odd couple must team up and work together if they want to survive the night. Please note, by survive the night, I just mean that people playing against them have the ability to tag them out of play, not literally that people are trying to kill them.

As the day and night go on, Rowan and Neil begin to open up to one another and something truly magical happens. I have not felt this in love with two teens relationship since Love & Gelato. They are both incredibly smart, well-balanced characters and their banter back and forth was everything.

While the relationship between Rowan and Neil makes up the bulk of the story, this book also delves into some fairly serious topics as well. I think as an examination of the feelings and concerns someone on the cusp of adulthood may have, Solomon did a great job. It's a scary time, graduating high school and potentially leaving everything you have ever known behind. It can be sad and scary, while also being exciting as you forge out on your own. The dichotomy of those feelings can be incredibly confusing and I think the author did a phenomenal job of laying that out there.

Overall, I was really impressed with this. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves YA Contemporary stories. I literally have no critiques. The more I think on it, the more I love it. I am definitely looking forward to reading more from Rachel Lynn Solomon. Thank you so much to the publisher, Simon Pulse and NetGalley, for providing me with a copy of this to read and review. It was a blast!

I’m going to give this 4.5 stars—The Hating Game meets Nick & Nora’s Infinite Playlist is the perfect description! The banter is biting and hilarious, and the tension between Neil and Rowan as they learn more about each other and acknowledge their growing attraction feels organic. As they grow closer, I could feel the pang in Rowan’s chest regarding time wasted by being adversaries rather than friends and more. And I could relate to Rowan’s Top 10 List at the start of high school and most of it not being fulfilled. For me, writing lists all but guarantees I won’t reach a goal. Sweet ending, and the sex positivity was great—something I feel more teens need to see in YA novels.

This was a very quick read with a predictable rival to crush to instalove plot. Rowen and Neil have been neck and neck for valedictorian for four years and on the last day of school are once again pitted against each other (and the senior class) in a Seattle-wide scavenger hunt. During this extensive race, the two discover that there is more to each other than what they had seen during school council meetings and AP classes. While I appreciate the quick banter between the two protagonists and the many social justice issues raised in the book, it dragged at points and I just couldn’t find enough solidity to their relationship.

Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon was a good read, I had trouble putting it down. It was fast paced, well written, and it made me feel a lot of things.

Though I primarily read YA, I am also a big fan of the romance genre, which I started reading as early as age ten, when I would snag the books my mother was reading. I grew up on Kathleen Woodiwiss, Judith Krantz, Jude Devereaux, Nora Roberts . . . I could go on. :) So when I learned that the main character in Rachel Lynn Solomon's newest was a secret aspiring romance novelist, I was excited to read it, and it did not disappoint.

Taking place on the last day of senior year, Rowan Roth wakes up to the usual text from her arch-rival, Neil McNair. The two have been competing against each other since ninth grade, when Neil took first place in an essay contest and made fun of Rowan for her second place entry, an essay about Nora Roberts' novel, Vision in White. The tradition on the last day of senior year is for the junior class to put together a city-wide scavenger hunt for the seniors combined with a challenge - each senior is given the name of a fellow senior they have to "kill" (by removing an armband, no violence or weaponry allowed!) - and have to manage to stay alive in addition to photographing all the clues in order to win.

When Rowan figures out who has Neil, she tells him and they eventually pair up. If this sounds like an enemies-to-lovers romance novel, it absolutely is. Solomon tells a delightful story in which Rowan and Neil come to learn things about each other they never bothered to find out through their rivalry, and it's a lovely roller-coaster ride watching Rowan figure out she really doesn't hate "McNightmare" at all.

Solomon gives the reader a satisfying HEA (it's a romance - we need an HEA!) that left me smiling and teary all at once. This is a PERFECT romance novel. If romance is your jam, you must add this book to your collection.