Again this might me my bad Carry On memory/not really understanding why Simon is having such a rough go/and everyone’s/Twitter’s love for the couple, but I thought there would be so many more cute moments. The intimate and couple-y moments between Simon and Baz were great, but there were so few. Maybe blame these feels on me for not having read Carry On since 2017.

Considering Carry On’s ending, I know he went through a rough time, but Wayward Son lacked exploring why Simon is going through a rough time. At the same time, however, I was so frustrated with Simon because he doesn’t let Baz and him be a couple and intimate. Live love Simon and Baz- especially Baz if there’s one thing this book did, it solidified my love for him- but it was interesting to see them not be on the best of terms. I appreciated that Wayward Son wasn’t as cheery as I thought it would be.

While there was some fluff, even with my little expectations, Wayward Son’s plot was completely what I was not expecting, even as someone who didn’t have expectations. I was ready for a fluffy story following Simon, Baz, and Penelope’s trip across America. I knew that the book explored what happens after ‘happily ever after and the hero saves the day’ for Simon in quite an unexpected way- a U.S. Somewhat returning to my anticipation, I didn’t really have too many expectations for Wayward Son going in. Rainbow Rowell’s B&N editions have the best fan art as end papers! I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the Barnes and Noble exclusive edition. Fortunately for me, I had a few days off from school at the end of the month, which meant having extra free reading time- and let’s be honest I definitely neglected some school work along the way. I was just so excited to have a new novel by my favorite author, realizing that we didn’t have a full Rainbow Rowell novel since Carry On came out in 2015. However, I did find myself getting more and more excited for Wayward Son as September 24 th came closer. I admit that I wasn’t super anticipating it or staying up until midnight to start reading it upon release because Carry On isn’t my all-time favorite Rainbow Rowell book (look at my blog’s name for a hint at which book of hers is). Like most Carry On fans, I was pretty excited for Wayward Son.

You can then imagine my excitement that 2019 brought us Rainbow and Faith Erin Hick’s fall-themed graphic novel, Pumpkinheads, and the much anticipated sequel to Carry On, Wayward Son. It’s no secret that Rainbow Rowell is my all-time favorite author, and it’s no secret that I needed another book by my all-time fave this year. My Thoughts: My Rainbow Rowell and Pre- Wayward Son Feels

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