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A review by ritsukas
Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell
5.0
rating: 5 stars
sept 23, 2019 (one night before)
i did it. i caved and bought the indigo edition. it's so pretty though-
also. baz. simon. penny. please be okay thanks its for my sanity.
oct 2, 2019
um hellooo?? i loved this book? i know this isn't the sequel everyone wanted. it felt like a bridge book or a filler, which rainbow rowell subtly confirmed herself. but i thought it was brilliant.
i love love love baz so much. and simon. and everyone. but simon especially is so adorable and his character development this book? *chefs kiss.* as for what rowell did to them this book though... we don't speak of it. unacceptable. it was the only thing i didn't like about the book. in some ways i get it, but at the same time... why? the transition from [b:Carry On|32768522|Carry On (Simon Snow, #1)|Rainbow Rowell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1481729252l/32768522._SX50_.jpg|43346673] to this in terms of their relationship felt so off putting.
shepard was also such a great addition to the book. i ship him with a certain someone... *cough cough* and i know the fandom is torn on liking or hating him, but i love him. he adds a new dynamic to the group and while he might not fit in completelyyet i really can't wait to see what his arc will be in the third book.
as for the plot, it was probably more laid back than most people wanted. carry on was this intense fantasy wizarding story and wayward son was the complete opposite: a roadtrip to america. yes it was a big 180, but i enjoyed it. i kept comparing carry on to harry potter, but wayward son felt like it's own unique book which i liked a lot more. maybe the story was ridiculous but then again, this whole world is. i can't be mad at that.
but the cliffhanger? rude. very rude indeed. seems like the plot will finally be going in the direction most people want. my only hope is that [b:Any Way the Wind Blows|52190991|Any Way the Wind Blows (Simon Snow, #3)|Rainbow Rowell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1570117159l/52190991._SX50_SY75_.jpg|73610676] comes soon. maybe not 2-3 years this time would be nice? much appreciated and thanks in advance-
sept 23, 2019 (one night before)
i did it. i caved and bought the indigo edition. it's so pretty though-
also. baz. simon. penny. please be okay thanks its for my sanity.
oct 2, 2019
um hellooo?? i loved this book? i know this isn't the sequel everyone wanted. it felt like a bridge book or a filler, which rainbow rowell subtly confirmed herself. but i thought it was brilliant.
i love love love baz so much. and simon. and everyone. but simon especially is so adorable and his character development this book? *chefs kiss.* as for what rowell did to them this book though... we don't speak of it. unacceptable. it was the only thing i didn't like about the book. in some ways i get it, but at the same time... why? the transition from [b:Carry On|32768522|Carry On (Simon Snow, #1)|Rainbow Rowell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1481729252l/32768522._SX50_.jpg|43346673] to this in terms of their relationship felt so off putting.
shepard was also such a great addition to the book. i ship him with a certain someone... *cough cough* and i know the fandom is torn on liking or hating him, but i love him. he adds a new dynamic to the group and while he might not fit in completely
as for the plot, it was probably more laid back than most people wanted. carry on was this intense fantasy wizarding story and wayward son was the complete opposite: a roadtrip to america. yes it was a big 180, but i enjoyed it. i kept comparing carry on to harry potter, but wayward son felt like it's own unique book which i liked a lot more. maybe the story was ridiculous but then again, this whole world is. i can't be mad at that.
but the cliffhanger? rude. very rude indeed. seems like the plot will finally be going in the direction most people want. my only hope is that [b:Any Way the Wind Blows|52190991|Any Way the Wind Blows (Simon Snow, #3)|Rainbow Rowell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1570117159l/52190991._SX50_SY75_.jpg|73610676] comes soon. maybe not 2-3 years this time would be nice? much appreciated and thanks in advance-