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Wayward Son

By: Rainbow Rowell
Narrated by: Euan Morton
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About this listen

Wayward Son, the sequel to Carry On, is the stunning YA novel by the best-selling author of Fangirl, Rainbow Rowell. With all of her signature wit and heart, this is Rainbow at her absolute best.

The story is supposed to be over.

Simon Snow did everything he was supposed to do. He beat the villain. He won the war. He even fell in love. Now comes the good part, right? Now comes the happily ever after....

So why can’t Simon Snow get off the couch?

What he needs, according to his best friend, is a change of scenery. He just needs to see himself in a new light.

That’s how Simon and Penny and Baz end up in a vintage convertible, tearing across the American West. They find trouble, of course. (Dragons, vampires, skunk-headed things with shotguns.) And they get lost. They get so lost, they start to wonder whether they ever knew where they were headed in the first place.

With Wayward Son, Rainbow Rowell has written a book for everyone who ever wondered what happened to the Chosen One after he saved the day. And a book for everyone who was ever more curious about the second kiss than the first.

Come on, Simon Snow. Your hero’s journey might be over - but your life has just begun.

©2019 Rainbow Rowell (P)2019 Macmillan Audio Fantasy Fiction LGBTQ+ Literature & Fiction Paranormal Paranormal Romance Romance Science Fiction & Fantasy Heartfelt

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"Euan Morton brings his exceptional narration skills to Rowell's highly anticipated sequel. After defeating the Insidious Humdrum, Simon Snow, unsure what to do with his new life, falls into depression. At the urging of best friend Penelope and boyfriend Baz, the trio embark on a trip to America, driving across the West to 'rescue' their friend Agatha from her self-imposed isolation in the world of Normals. Morton brings distinct voices and emotions to every character — from posh vampire Baz's deep frustration to fast-talking wizard Penelope's snappy repartee, from de-magicked and be-winged Simon's formless longing to a whole bevy of American wizards, vampires, and Native-inspired creatures. Listeners will be hard-pressed to believe they aren't listening to a full-cast production." (H.C. - Audiofile)
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Got this book under the premise of it being Drarry fanfiction, and whilst I disagree with that observation, I actually really love this book. It is well balanced, a great mix of funny with dark war-child vibes. Would reccomend.

Great load of gay fun

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I loved that this sequel was darker than the first book. The narrator outdid himself too. All in all, it just keeps getting better :)

Angst

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I LOVED IT! I actually avoided the last chapter for a few days because I didn't want to accept that it's over, but now I've heard the ending and (spoiler alert) IT'S NOT OVER!!! (P.S. Baz is THE MOST precious darling and I love him with my entire soul.)

SO GOOD!!!

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I wasn't sure what to expect as although I enjoyed Carry On it hadn't really stayed with me as a story. However this follow up is just brilliant. Euan's narration has gone up several gears and he does a perfect job of giving each character the perfect tone and personality.

The story itself is great and engaging. If anything it finishes too abruptly. I had to re listen to the last chapter in case I'd missed something however the saga continues with book 3 in the series and I'm now straight into that.

Thoroughly enjoyable. I'll be listening to it again and again.

An astonishingly good book

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This book is way darker and bleaker than Carry On, but I loved it anyway.

Loved it!

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Once opeedd youu want to hear more and more.
Well worth the time let's have more like this.

Good story

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Another story well told with the promise of more to come. Enjoyed it very much and so well read.

Another ripping yarn

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such a great book, would advise it to anyone who likes reading, even if they don't, it's such an incredible book!!!

best book everrr

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Don't buy this book if you didn't like Carry On. if you DID like Carry On, you'll be delighted to hear the next chapter of Simon, Baz, Penelope and Agatha's lives.
I fell like the narration was ok, but it sounded like the reader was a fair bit older than the characters, which took me a little bit to get used to.

what happens after happy ever after?

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Listening to this book has allowed me to escape into a fun, heartwarming end exciting place! Rowells books always make me feel good, and this book was especially fun to read. Love it!

A world to escape into

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