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Carry On: The Rise and Fall of Simon Snow by Rainbow Rowell

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
- Physical

pottertj's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This book was exactly what I needed after reading a long, heavy series. This is a fantastic "coming of age" self-discovery book in the YA/NA category with themes of overcoming trauma, complicated family dynamics, and  questioning authority - all while somehow remaining light and hopeful. 

beatrizsantos2002's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 ⭐️

jessienancy's review against another edition

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1.0

I REALLY wanted to love it, and I think Rainbow Rowell is a great writer - just couldn't help like feeling like a parody of Harry Potter mixed with Twilight and I really couldn't get over it. I wasn't sure if it was *meant* to be a comedy, but I found it so much like a satirical mimicry that I really couldn't enjoy it.

sjellbells's review against another edition

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5.0

This f u c k i n g book!!!
It’s incredible, and I can’t believe it’s ~over~? Like, no, who gave you the right!

I completely fell in love with the story, the scenery, the characters (hello there, Baz

sofiacaipires's review against another edition

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5.0

THIS BOOOOOOOOOk! I’m going to force all my friends to read it.
I’ve fell in love with Baz and Simon and their relationship, it’s just so cute but not overly cute, it felt real. I was waiting for that kiss trough the whole book!
Btw real talk right here:
- I knew right away the mage was the one
- I admit that he did a good job hiding his craziness tho
- Agatha is low key annoying and I “hated” her chapters ( wasn’t HATE but it was eh not this again )
- Even tho Baz is clearly gay, he is such a catch! And I like him more than Simon BUT Simon is (kinda) better at expressing his feelings, he is a confused lil fellow and still manages to tell Baz how much he wants and loves him

Okay I guess that’s it, I’ve finished it a few days ago and can’t wait to have someone to talk about it with.
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travis_92's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0