Average Bufph Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Rainbow Rowell
2015-10-13
"a book that readers will find almost impossible to put down." Publishers Weekly
Carry On is a ghost story, a love story, a mystery and a melodrama. It has just as much kissing and talking as you'd expect from a Rainbow Rowell story - but far, far more monsters.
Simon Snow just wants to relax and savor his last year at the Watford School of Magicks, but no one will let him. His girlfriend broke up with him, his best friend is a pest and his mentor keeps trying to hide him away in the mountains where maybe he'll be safe. Simon can't even enjoy the fact that his roommate and longtime nemesis is missing, because he can't stop worrying about the evil git. Plus there are ghosts. And vampires. And actual evil things trying to shut Simon down. When you're the most powerful magician the world has ever known, you never get to relax and savor anything.
PRAISE FOR CARRY ON
"Thrilling and sexy, funny and shocking, deeply moving and very, very magical. Trust me, you have never, ever seen a wizard school like this." Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians
"Full of heart and humor, this fantastical tale is a worthy addition to the wizarding school genre." People Magazine
Diving into 'Carry On' felt like stumbling upon a hidden gem in a crowded bookstore. Rowell's playful yet poignant take on the classic good vs. evil narrative breathes fresh air into the fantasy genre. The characters are wonderfully quirky, and the banter between Simon and Baz had me laughing out loud. It's a delightful romp that doesn't take itself too seriously, yet manages to tug at your heartstrings with its undercurrent of real emotion. A perfect pick for anyone who loves a mix of humor and magic.
