After falling for each other in just 24 hours, Neil and Rowan are now embarking on a long distance relationship for their first year of college. Rowan finds herself in Boston, ready to write the next great romance novel. Despite finally actually being in love, she can’t seem to find her writing voice.

Neil is in New York, finding himself in a new friend group and settling into college life. But his past keeps haunting him, bringing to light new things about his mental health. Will Neil and Rowan be able to make it work? Or will the first year of college find them growing apart?

Thanks to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for an advanced copy of Past Present Future to review! Today Tonight Tomorrow was a fun rivals to lovers story, and it’s cool to see how their relationship changes into the future.

This book covers Neil and Rowan’s entire first year at college, and all of their fears and anxieties felt so realistic. A lot of teenagers have so many insecurities going into college, especially when it comes to choosing a major. There’s so much pressure to get it right, and Neil and Rowan definitely feel that throughout the book.

Their relationship also felt pretty realistic to a first year of college relationship. They really hadn’t been dating all that long before going off to college, but they had spent years being rivals. Throughout the story, they have to learn how to communicate; not just because of the distance, but because their relationship also moves into new territory, both physically and emotionally. A lot of the situations they find themselves in will be relatable to teens also moving into college while in a relationship.

In addition to the romance, Neil makes some important discoveries about mental health, and the representation of that felt pretty well done to me. He learns how to cope with it, and Rowan gives him the space to do so. 

The side cast of characters is also fantastic; the new people they both meet in college are so fun. If you’re looking for a good romance to start off your summer, definitely check this one out!

If you enjoy YA dystopia focused on diving for treasure, this is definitely the book for you! For the most part, the world building was pretty strong, though there were times where I wanted a bit more background as to how the world got the way that it was. Seems like it could be an interesting story!

For me, Jin and Thara were what really shone in this book. I loved their sister relationship, and it really helped in driving the overall plot forward. I don't think the romance was necessary in this particular story; though they were childhood friends, it felt a bit forced and rushed to me.

All in all, if you like YA dystopia that deals heavily with climate change, definitely pick this one up!

I don't think I was a fan of the fact that this was written in second person. It just kept throwing me off, and kind of made all of the narrators blur together. For me, it also made it harder to follow the action that was happening. 

The story itself was definitely engaging, and the concept and the way magic was used was fascinating. I didn't realize it was a sort of retelling until the end, which is kind of cool. All in all, this was just an okay read for me.

While there is a romance in this, it's definitely more focused on Hollis's journey finding herself and finding her voice. I loved how she gained confidence through playing a role playing game (called S&S but based off of D&D), because she finds new friends who let her be who she is. Glad she learns how much of a jerk her boyfriend and his friends are, honestly. 

I also appreciated that Hollis doesn't settle on any particular identity by the end because that feels so realistic for teeangers just figuring out that they're queer. You don't have to have it all figured out immediately, no matter what age you are. 

I will say, there is a lot of description of the role playing game in this book, which I enjoyed, but it's just something to be aware of. A great all around read!

Andrew and Jamie have finally made it to the Florida Keys after a long, treacherous journey to get there. However, safety doesn't seem to last when you're living in a post-apocalyptic world. Andrew is happy to settle down with the new family they've found, but Jamie is anxious for them to head out on their own. After everything the two of them have experienced, he's not ready to trust people yet.

But when a hurricane hits the Keys, their new home is destroyed. Followed by a betrayal they weren't expecting, Jamie and Andrew are forced to head out to find new shelter. But will their relationship survive another dangerous journey?

Thanks to Balzer + Bray and NetGalley for an advanced copy of The Only Light Left Burning by Erik J. Brown to review! All That's Left In the World was a favorite of mine from 2022, so I was excited to get to see Andrew and Jamie again. Plus, it gave Brown the opportunity to expand on this post-apocalyptic world he created.

From the beginning, this book will have you stressed. Just when Jamie and Andrew think that they're safe, things start to take a turn for the worse. They honestly can't catch a break in this book. Throughout, you can see the toll that it takes on their relationship, all of the trauma and constant running. They want to do normal teenage relationship things, but that's hard to do when you're constantly running for your life.

We get to see a new cast of characters in this book as well. Rocky Horror was probably my favorite; he was someone both Jamie and Andrew felt like they could turn to. If you like the found family trope, this book definitely has an excellent one. They all form a strong bond as they're just trying to survive in this new world.

In addition to the relationship conflict between Andrew and Jamie, they both have their own things going on as well. Getting to see both of their perspectives fleshes both of them out really well, and gives overall more perspective to the story.

All in all, this is a great extension of the first book that will definitely keep you on your toes the entire time.

I liked the premise of this book, but I had a hard time getting into it for some reason. I don't know if I just didn't connect with the characters or if it felt like there was just too much going on overall. It didn't hook me like other post-apocalyptic or fantasy books do.

I did like the cover, though! And the magic system was unique and interesting. But other than that, it wasn't necessarily a stand out read for me.

Honestly, that entire scene on the bus made this entire volume worth it. Anya is on form while they're on the bus and there are so many great moments. There's something brewing there at the end, too! Excited to see where it goes.

Mindy McGinnis never shies away from the dark, and that's definitely true in this book. Neely has auditory halucinations throughout the story, and often questions her reality. It makes for a good narrator in a mystery/thriller, honestly. Leaves you questioning what really happened.

So far in 2024, it feels like there has been more variety in mental illness rep in YA and I am here for it. This isn't an easy book to read by far, but definitely worth it. And there's a plot twist towards the end that will make you see the entire rest of the book in a totally different light.

I am a fan of Dan Slott, so I like seeing where he's taking Spider-Man in this arc. Things are looking up for Peter Parker, which isn't something he can say a lot. The art was pretty good in this volume, and I am excited to see where it goes next!

A fine Spider-Man story, really pulling all of the story arcs together that have been happening over the last issues. The story in the first half of the book was pretty meh to me, but the catch up at the end was immensely helpful in laying out everything that's happened to Peter since being unmasked in Civil War. Definitely recommend that if you've been confused!