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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
WOW WOW WOW! She’s done it again, how does Rainbow Rowell keep getting better and better. Wayward Son was exactly the sequel we needed, expanded the world allowing us to look at the American magic scene (if you can call it that.) I love Shepard, and of course the main gang. But we stan Agatha’s solo plot line in this, I hope we get more from her in the next book. The next book, ahhh I need it now.
Pour être honnête, il y a des moments où l'anglais m'a paumée- essentiellement dans les scènes d'action, et la deuxième moitié du livre est littéralement pleine de scènes d'action - mais doesn't matter, ça fait tellement du bien de retrouver ces personnages. Baz est un amour. Agatha est devenue quelqu'un, pas juste la superbe petite amie de Simon. Penelope grandit beaucoup - je crois que c'est celle qui évolue le plus, et j'adore ce qu'elle est. Simon reste Simon, un gars un peu naïf et premier degré, mais c'est comme ça qu'on l'aime.
SPOILER
Ah oui, et : c'est quoi cette fin ? Genre Baz fait "je ne peux pas être heureux sans toi, Simon", et Simon n'a même pas le temps de lui rouler une pelle comme il devrait le faire plus souvent parce que Penny débarque en mode "les gars, faut sauver le Monde des Mages encore une fois" et fin de l'histoire. Euh... explication ? Roulage de pelle ? Qu'est ce que je suis censée faire avec ça, moi ?
SPOILER
Ah oui, et : c'est quoi cette fin ? Genre Baz fait "je ne peux pas être heureux sans toi, Simon", et Simon n'a même pas le temps de lui rouler une pelle comme il devrait le faire plus souvent parce que Penny débarque en mode "les gars, faut sauver le Monde des Mages encore une fois" et fin de l'histoire. Euh... explication ? Roulage de pelle ? Qu'est ce que je suis censée faire avec ça, moi ?
After the FOUR FREAKING LONGEST YEARS of my life, I finally got Wayward Son last Wednesday. Cut to four and a half hours later when I’d finished the book, there’s me feeling every emotion possible and not knowing what to do with any of them. Where’s my figurative chapter 61? WHERE?! WHERE IS IT?! Now, logically I understand that the uncommunicative standstill Baz and Simon’s relationship is at in this book is rationally where it should be. With any other coupling I probably would’ve been praising whoever is listening for the narrative arc the author had chosen to realistically portray the mental health of someone in Simon’s situation (probably not though, cuz I’m thirsty). But this was just so much of Baz and Simon noticing each other and hating themselves that I had the recurring urge to set something (myself?) on fire. Arguably in a good way, because that’s basically what Carry On was, I was just hoping for a more explosive culmination after all that build up. Preferably a grope-y one. However, Baz’s style pretty much made up for whatever conflicting feelings I was feeling about their feelings (so many feelings).
Now, on the one hand Baz and Harry Styles are nothing alike. HS is all “Treat People With Kindness” while Baz is a straight up bitch. But when it comes to Baz in floral shirts and truly ridiculous suits, a Harry Styles reference has never made more sense. After reading the line “Go ahead and shoot me. This isn’t my favourite shirt.” I can die happy, because nothing else will ever measure up.
Was Wayward Son all that I was hoping for? Not necessarily. We all wanted Snowbaz smut, and the novel is admittedly lacking on that front, but when it comes to each characters personal journey, Rainbow Rowell has worked her signature magic. Not only with Simon, where we see the emotional fallout of fulfilling your life’s purpose and losing your identity in the process, or Baz who’s snark can barely cover his self-consciousness, but Penny’s faced some major challenges. In Carry On her confidence that borders on arrogance makes her a stable counterpoint to Simon and Baz’s tempestuousness. In Wayward Son her rigid opinions on magic were challenged by Shep (a delightful addition) and she had to confront her own personal failings in a way she never had before. And while we didn’t get cute couple Simon and Baz, they both kept fighting tooth and nail for each other. We’re all in love with how much they’re in love, and those feelings didn’t change or fade. So while Wayward Son may have not been what we were expecting, it is in no way a let down.
Plus Agatha is less annoying. So.
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Now, on the one hand Baz and Harry Styles are nothing alike. HS is all “Treat People With Kindness” while Baz is a straight up bitch. But when it comes to Baz in floral shirts and truly ridiculous suits, a Harry Styles reference has never made more sense. After reading the line “Go ahead and shoot me. This isn’t my favourite shirt.” I can die happy, because nothing else will ever measure up.
Was Wayward Son all that I was hoping for? Not necessarily. We all wanted Snowbaz smut, and the novel is admittedly lacking on that front, but when it comes to each characters personal journey, Rainbow Rowell has worked her signature magic. Not only with Simon, where we see the emotional fallout of fulfilling your life’s purpose and losing your identity in the process, or Baz who’s snark can barely cover his self-consciousness, but Penny’s faced some major challenges. In Carry On her confidence that borders on arrogance makes her a stable counterpoint to Simon and Baz’s tempestuousness. In Wayward Son her rigid opinions on magic were challenged by Shep (a delightful addition) and she had to confront her own personal failings in a way she never had before. And while we didn’t get cute couple Simon and Baz, they both kept fighting tooth and nail for each other. We’re all in love with how much they’re in love, and those feelings didn’t change or fade. So while Wayward Son may have not been what we were expecting, it is in no way a let down.
Plus Agatha is less annoying. So.
For more reviews follow @theperusingsociety on instagram or check out www.theperusingsociety.weebly.com
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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:
Complicated
i literally dont like this but at the same time i do idk.... all i know is i love baz
Everything shifts and strays away from the first book like it's a completely different universe. I highkey missed the 'Simon the optimistic chosen one and Baz the suicidal vampire' dynamic. It gets frustrating midway because of all the miscommunication (I HATE MISCOMMUNICATION TROPES WITH A BURNING PASSION GET IT AWAY FROM ME PLEASE)
I'm inclined to say that Carry On was leagues better, but this one's not bad at all.
I needed more fluff moments BECAUSE WHAT IS WITH ALL THE ANGST BRUH.
There were a lot of things that bothered me and seemed off. It's as if Rainbow Rowell just writes anything she feels like writing without thoughts of repurcussions and how the scenes affect the plot. She needs to leave my gays alone.
Still was an enjoyable read.
I'm inclined to say that Carry On was leagues better, but this one's not bad at all.
I needed more fluff moments BECAUSE WHAT IS WITH ALL THE ANGST BRUH.
There were a lot of things that bothered me and seemed off. It's as if Rainbow Rowell just writes anything she feels like writing without thoughts of repurcussions and how the scenes affect the plot. She needs to leave my gays alone.
Still was an enjoyable read.
I really love the characters of this series but this book didn’t really do much for me. I’m really excited for the next book... assuming there is one lol but this book really wasn’t my favourite unfortunately.
The ending that's all I have to say, the ending has broken my heart and now we wait for book 3 in the mean time I'll be sobbing over Simon and Baz and their love
adventurous
emotional
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