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sheshallbenamed's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
gkerstetter's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
4.0
This a perfect ending to one of my favorite series. The three books in the carry on series are some of my favorite books, but this is my absolute favorite book in the series. I would and have recommended this series to anyone who likes well written enjoyable fantasy with a subplot of romance.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
lunep's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, Confinement, Medical content, and Blood
Moderate: Mental illness, Classism, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent, Homophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, and Murder
dosymedia's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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
2.0
Carry On is a response to the Harry Potter series that meaningfully complicates its narrative template. Its sequels, Wayward Son and Any Way the Wind Blows, could have been another interesting subversion if they'd kept their focus narrow, on Simon and Baz, and concentrated their power on the 'ever after' of a hero's journey. Instead, the sequels were post-canon fluff pieces that can't quite realize their central plots, let alone tie them together, and shovels more-more-more of side characters that were only tolerable in small doses.
It was nice getting to see these characters again. Their interactions are fun and often made me smile, and I really loved the core relationship arc between Simon and Baz, but this trilogy could've been one killer duology if the extraneous plots had been cut out.
It was nice getting to see these characters again. Their interactions are fun and often made me smile, and I really loved the core relationship arc between Simon and Baz, but this trilogy could've been one killer duology if the extraneous plots had been cut out.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
impeachnixon'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
3.0
I'm torn, which is why I suppose 3 stars is an appropriate rating. I read this entire series in about a week, and I loved it so much. That being said, there were some issues that kept popping up for me throughout the entire series, which were especially prominent in this book specifically.
I love the changing perspectives, I always love it when books shift perspectives. That being said, it often felt unnecessary to the point where it took me out of the story. Lady Ruth's chapters, for instance, often just repeated what had already happened in the chapter before, or provided really basic observations like "Oh, Baz and Simon are together. Good for them." This really started to bug me. There were so many times when there would be an entire chapter to describe some random side character's feelings which could have been communicated through dialogue or body language. There was one scene where, in the middle of the climax (?) of the book, we get a random passage from Penelope's mom's perspective that basically amounts to "ugh". It really disrupts these scenes and rarely provides much insight. However, in the places that are especially interesting (namely: the fact that Simon is the son of the Mage), these switching perspectives really gave away the big reveal.
This book often felt rambling, but I still loved reading about Simon and Baz, and I loved the other couples in this book (although I do feel that Agatha has never been explored thoroughly enough for me to really connect to her plotlines. Her and Niamh were really cute together though). It was a fun read, and a quick read. It wrapped up the trilogy nicely in my opinion, although there were some things (such as Baz realizing that he is negatively affected by drinking only animal blood) that were never resolved, which begs the question: why was it brought up at nearly every turn? Still, it was a fun read!!
I love the changing perspectives, I always love it when books shift perspectives. That being said, it often felt unnecessary to the point where it took me out of the story. Lady Ruth's chapters, for instance, often just repeated what had already happened in the chapter before, or provided really basic observations like "Oh, Baz and Simon are together. Good for them." This really started to bug me. There were so many times when there would be an entire chapter to describe some random side character's feelings which could have been communicated through dialogue or body language. There was one scene where, in the middle of the climax (?) of the book, we get a random passage from Penelope's mom's perspective that basically amounts to "ugh". It really disrupts these scenes and rarely provides much insight. However, in the places that are especially interesting (namely: the fact that Simon is the son of the Mage), these switching perspectives really gave away the big reveal.
This book often felt rambling, but I still loved reading about Simon and Baz, and I loved the other couples in this book (although I do feel that Agatha has never been explored thoroughly enough for me to really connect to her plotlines. Her and Niamh were really cute together though). It was a fun read, and a quick read. It wrapped up the trilogy nicely in my opinion, although there were some things (such as Baz realizing that he is negatively affected by drinking only animal blood) that were never resolved, which begs the question: why was it brought up at nearly every turn? Still, it was a fun read!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
bootsmom3's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Animal death
prickly_plant's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
thataudaciouslady's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
4.75
A return to form after the okay-but-not-great Wayward Son. Simon and Baz’s relationship is so beautiful - intimate and delicate and aching. From my lay perspective, Simon’s PTSD was explored thoroughly, but gently and with love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Death of parent, Death, Medical content, and Sexual content
hanblan's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Minor: Sexual content
vicky1318's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Animal death, and Sexual content