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A review by audacityspork
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Rainbow Rowell as a fantasy writer is completely different from Rainbow Rowell as a realistic fiction writer. I read “Fangirl” right before this, and this story blows that out of the water.
I’m a sucker for romance AND the kind of mysteries Harry Potter does — this book captures both genres brilliantly. The magic system isn’t quite Harry Potter, and it’s better for it. I enjoyed this romance more than any of the other romances I’ve read this year. Simon and Baz are so lovable together and separate. I laughed and cried, and there were romantic moments that made my heart skip a beat. It managed to surprise me!
The mystery had some predictable bits, but some really interesting payoffs that I didn’t anticipate!
The audiobook was brilliantly narrated. I’m excited for more!
Anyway, I will be rereading this. So far, it’s this year’s romance book to beat, as far as I’m concerned.
I’m a sucker for romance AND the kind of mysteries Harry Potter does — this book captures both genres brilliantly. The magic system isn’t quite Harry Potter, and it’s better for it. I enjoyed this romance more than any of the other romances I’ve read this year. Simon and Baz are so lovable together and separate. I laughed and cried, and there were romantic moments that made my heart skip a beat. It managed to surprise me!
The mystery had some predictable bits, but some really interesting payoffs that I didn’t anticipate!
The audiobook was brilliantly narrated. I’m excited for more!
Anyway, I will be rereading this. So far, it’s this year’s romance book to beat, as far as I’m concerned.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse and Blood
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail