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Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell

57 reviews

azaleth's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness and Violence

cameronmh's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Gun violence, Mental illness, Violence, and Grief

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Car accident

nyssbomb's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Death, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, and Death of parent

claudiamacpherson's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved this sequel to Carry On, perhaps more than the first book! I enjoyed seeing what happened to the heroes after they saved the world, and how they were affected by that experience. I also have a soft spot for the Odyssey-esque journey story that utilizes the strengths and exposes the weaknesses of each of the characters.

Simon and Baz's strained relationship was frustrating (c'mon you guys, just communicate!) but I did love the dramatic irony created by the shifting points of view. The cliffhanger ending made me excited for the third book to come out this summer!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence and Blood

betweentheshelves's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is actually only my second time reading this, and I'm glad I re-read it before reading the final book. It refreshed my memory on events and lead perfectly into Any Way the Wind Blows. What I liked about this book was we got to see more of this magical world that Rowell has created, and of course my favorites! Even if Simon and Baz are a bit rocky. Ahh. I just love them so much.
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Guys, I read (one of) my most anticipated books of the year in one night.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, and Blood

Moderate: Mental illness, Violence, and Kidnapping

Minor: Gun violence

annabella's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood

Moderate: Animal death, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Kidnapping

Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, and Grief

nxclx's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Over all it was good, I didn't hate it. What I did hate was the ending. I liked how everything flowed together at the end but the prologue literally made me throw the book down in frustration.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Gore, and Blood

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Kidnapping

Minor: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, and Medical content