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Although this might be the cheesiest and most girly review I have ever done, don't worry, because I believe it's all worth it. The main reason why "Carry On" wins a special spot in my heart is because of a homosexual relationship that the two main characters, Simon and Baz, maintain throughout the story (and even before they realize it). Maybe it impacts me so much because it is the first book that I read with a gay ship, but then I am fortunate; I don't think I could have chosen a better one to start of with.

Baz and Simon are described as two sworn enemies with an endless belligerence. However, this blurb is the most misleading thing in the world. As it turns out, Baz is a vampire who views Simon, aka his roommate as an attractive and tempting person. A bit too much for it to keep being simple friendship though. Deep inside him, envy, seducement, and grief get mixed up so quickly that Baz starts having troubles distinguishing between them.

The character of Baz is the best aspect that this book can offer.

He is so complex. Rugged prat at times, but sensitiveness isn't new to him either. After all, he is only human who gets lost because of lack of parental support. Bez loses his mom who fought for little kids in the school's kindergarten that Bez used to attend to. It is interesting to observe how much is being stolen from him in this moment. It's almost as if his life had been reduced to the simplicity of being only himself. Simon is someone who causes an even greater mess in Baz's head, but he doesn't give up, doesn't let himself be carried by selfish brooks of destiny. Confronting it seems like a much more suitable option for this protagonist, and so the oven starts to burst.

renkaufmann's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

biqueen's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

blaje42's review against another edition

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4.0

This is one of those that I feel embarrassed, but I really have to get over myself. Genuinely enjoyed this riff on Harry Potter with a fun magic system. Would also highly recommend the audiobook version as the narrator does a fantastic job. Definitely a book I can re-read just for a good time.

rkaufman13's review against another edition

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4.0

This was charming and cute. It wasn't perfect, but it was such a fast read it didn't matter that much. Worth picking up if you're a Harry Potter fan, I think.

florm's review against another edition

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4.0

Estuve a punto de volver a abandonar este libro, por suerte no lo hice.
¿Hay algo mejor que un enemies to lovers? I don’t think so.
La idea de un fanfic de Harry Potter nunca me ha llamado la atención, nunca tuve como ship a Harry y Draco porque nunca me cayeron bien los personajes, así que la historia de este libro no me terminaba de llamar la atención, pero había TAAAAAANTAS reseñas positivas y halagos para la historia que pensé: tengo que darle una oportunidad ~~(por segunda vez porque intente leerlo hace tres años y lo abandoné a las 50 páginas de lo aburrida que estaba)~~, aparte es un “de enemigos a amantes” gay ¿Se puede pedir algo mejor?
Simon no es un personaje que me agrade, es EL ELEGIDO, el personaje especial, todo gira alrededor de él, meh. Es insoportable, cree que se las sabe todas, confía ciegamente en algunas personas y prejuzga a otras, al menos es así por unas 300 páginas pero por suerte después mejora, tengo demasiados sentimientos encontrados con él. Penelope es la amiga fiel que te va a apoyar en todas, a veces se vuelve un poco intensa pero me gusto su personaje. Agatha es insufrible, por más que quise no me cayó bien, detesto a los personajes como ella.
Y después llega la JOYA de la corona: Tyrannus Basilton Grimm-Pitch. OMG. LO AMO. Cuando Baz apareció en la historia hizo que todo se volviera interesante, sus capítulos eran los mejores porque es un personaje tan complejo que no sabes como va a actuar, y a la vez es muy fácil empatizar con él y con la situación que vive.
La relación amor-odio con Simon me encanto pero el final me dejó un poco contrariada, me parece una relación bastante “normal”, teniendo en cuenta de que es un mundo con magia, pero creo que estaba esperando un “y vivieron felices” y la historia no te da eso, lo cual me parece bien porque todo lo que pasa en el final tiene que dejar una marca en la psiquis de los personajes pero igual, mi corazón necesitaba más cariño, así que si, estoy insatisfecha porque me gusto pero me dejó un sabor amargo.
En fin, disfrute un montón la historia pero no le pongo las cinco estrellas porque tuvo un principio demasiado lento intentando explicarnos este fanfic de Harry Potter y no le puedo perdonar tener como 150 páginas sin Baz.

PD: no puedo aceptar que Baz sea la “caracterización” de Draco, él era un imbécil y me cae demasiado mal.

emma_stucki's review against another edition

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4.0

So my friend convinced me to read this book after she read it and I am now obsessed with it. The first 100ish pages are super slow and info-dumpy but as soon as Baz shows up the story takes off. I am absolutely obsessed with Baz. The enemies to lovers in this book are amazing. I love Simon and Baz together so much. The plot to me was so interesting even though I guessed the plot twist at the end with the Mage. I really enjoyed the friendships in this book even though I am not the biggest fan of Agatha. I even hate her name. This book is like harry potter but with gayness and vampires and I am obsessed with it.

- Recommend?!? = Yes
- Fantasy, Romance/YA
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