A review by alexiab
Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell

adventurous funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I think this book suffered a bit from sequel-itis, overall it felt like filler and the main conflict with the Next Blood didn't feel fleshed out, and while I really enjoyed the characters inner conflicts and how they're processing who they are, that *also* didn't feel super fleshed out and kinda leaves the reader hanging. I think the "middle in the trilogy" vibe being too strong was my main issue, the book was mostly build up both internally and externally for the characters journeys, but then kinda doesn't go anywhere substantial.  I'm sure this will all come together nicely in the last book and I won't have any complaints, but I was surprised when there just wasn't... *more* to this book.

Oh well. Still love my babies Simon and Baz. Penelope is a doll. Agatha is an annoying wench. Fingers crossed this goes somewhere freakin GOOD in the last book.
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