A review by dosymedia
Any Way the Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell

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.
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