Carry On

By: Rainbow Rowell

Narrated by: Euan Morton

Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's summary

Number one New York Times best-selling author!

Simon Snow is the worst Chosen One who's ever been chosen.

That's what his roommate, Baz, says. And Baz might be evil and a vampire and a complete git, but he's probably right.

Half the time, Simon can't even make his wand work, and the other half, he starts something on fire. His mentor's avoiding him, his girlfriend broke up with him, and there's a magic-eating monster running around, wearing Simon's face. Baz would be having a field day with all this, if he were here - it's their last year at the Watford School of Magicks, and Simon's infuriating nemesis didn't even bother to show up.

Carry On is a ghost story, a love story, and a mystery. It has just as much kissing and talking as you'd expect from a Rainbow Rowell story - but far, far more monsters.

©2015 Rainbow Rowell (P)2015 Macmillan Audio

YES!

Despite a slow start and a woeful lack of Bas early on, Carry On blew me away. I understood that Rowell had to build the world and the lore, so I chalked my impatience up to a strong desire to get to the Simon/Bas drama. And then it started up and I was beyond hooked. I love this book. even though I just finished, I will start it again immediately.

I would read 8 books on Simon Snow... as long as Bas was there to keep things interesting.

The reader sounded too old for these characters, but I fixed that by speeding it up by 1.25 speed.

Rainbow Rowell !!!

I am decades beyond being a teenager but I always enjoy Rainbow Rowell. She knows how to write a YA book that anyone of any age can enjoy.

Favorite series from my Favorite Author

I can’t say enough about Carry On, I’ve loved this book for years, and even now it breaks my heart in such a perfect way. Rainbow Rowell’s style is so incredibly touching, and funny, and romantic; you don’t wanna stop reading/listening. The performance is excellent too, Euan Morton gives every character a dynamic voice and adds incredible life to the narration. Absolutely amazing.

big turnaround!

I did not expect to love this book as much as I do!

I took a chance on it because I was looking for gay stuff that had actual plot and maybe some magic. I had almost given up after the first few chapters thinking that the whole book was going to be the main character talking morosely to himself.. but hang in there good reader! Bas will show up to save the day! he breathes sudden life into the story and his interaction with everyone else start a Cascade effect of excitement an unexpected turns! highly enjoyable characters a remarkably enjoyable magic system, and plenty of flirting ( of a sort) along the way. hang in there it's good stuff!

Amazing

I couldn't put the story down from the moment the words hit my ears. It's really quite well dont, and I loved every moment of it. I hope to hear more from this world in the future, perhaps a sequel? I want hold breath, but in will hope ferociously.

So good!

I loved seeing all the similarities between this book and Harry Potter! And plus some of the names and spells made me laugh!

Simon <3

I discovered Rainbow by accident, but I've been so delighted by all off her books. Carry On is fantastic, and the audiobook is quite a production. The character voices are charming and distinct. Truly it's almost too easy to listen!

Carry On Reading - It Improves

This book high on my list after finishing Fangirl. Initially, I was not impressed. It was like picking up in th

So sarcastic and cute

I loved this book. "Carry On" is a fantastic and adorable story. I hope Simon and Baz get another book. Baz was absolutely my favorite character with his sarcastic personality. This book may cause you to squeal internally and externally.

A lot of story crammed into a little space

I enjoyed the story. It wasn’t the greatest tale of all time or even this month, but a worthwhile listen. Simon really was a larger-than-life hero.

I’d say the least compelling aspect of the book is the romance, which hits out of the blue and is based on animosity. He gives the reader no advanced warning of his growing feelings, which only makes me think he had none, but then he is head-over-heels for the rest of the story. There’s no compelling reason for the attraction that is expressed from either person. A selfish villain and a selfless hero fall in love... only sounds good in principle.