BOOK REVIEW: CARRY ON BY RAINBOW ROWELL

[@giuliamartino5524]

I found it quite an easy read. It got interesting when Baz walked it (let's be real). I think Simon's wings are adorable, but I really want him to get his magic back ( a small sequel *fingers crossed* ). I LOVE SNOWBAZ.

[@brycelucas286]

Giulia Martino dude please put a spoiler warning if you're gonna spoil the book

[@littleprincess4615]

I was actually thinking about how Simon’s magic was kinda weird. His wings and tail appeared at will, so I was kind thinking maybe he has some weird other power, especially since he has magical parents AND was born using a weird ritual??? Idk

[@RidersDX]

SPOILER SPOILER................................I think I understand why simon had a tail and wings, symbolically. That chapter with simon and Baz at the dance is one of my absolute favorites because simon clearly feels he's let people down by not being the chosen one he was hyped up to be. The tail and wings are like a constant reminder of this fact, as simon has to walk around with people knowing who he was SUPPOSED to be. It's like a shadow that's never going to be cast away. It's a huge reason why he didn't want to go back to Wartford. It does seem uncomfortable, because Simon IS uncomfortable with his current situation. It does seem random at first but this is what makes sense to me.

[@ClaraUnleashed]

I think the reason the first part of the book was a little boring was because we needed to get all of that world building and information that was supposed to be in the previous books. But since the previous books don't exist we had to get it in less than 200 pages, so it turned pretty boring. I was soso weirded out by the wings thing as well hahaha! But I just forgot it and focused on how hella cute Simon and Baz are!

[@pugzy28]

I was also utterly annoyed by Agatha, although you give the reasons why her existence was necessary. I also agree with the lack of satisfaction with the ending, the dragon tail was just so strange and had no reason. But yes, Simon and Baz, and especially Baz and an individual, are the bestest thing ever

[@lotus1186]

I gave this book a four-star rating right after finishing it and then I started missing Simon and Baz and kept going back and looking for fanart and I was just obsessed and wanted more. Considering how I never felt this over any of Rainbow's other books, I had to change it to a five-star rating. I JUST LOVE SIMON AND BAZ. Carry On was so much fun aaaahhh.

[@bookishsophia]

+lotus1186 ooh i do that, too! i'll initially give a book a rating and then i'll go back and change it. i'm glad you love this book so much!

[@corinneyoung6916]

One thing I loved a lot was the way Rainbow Rowell took popular fanfiction tropes and turned them on their head. Sexy Vampire- except being a vampire is anything but sexy because it’s surrounded by stigma Chosen One- except in the end, he’s not the greatest; he ends up at the bottom Magic- except magic is more of a hindrance than a help because Simon is bad with magic Orphan- except the glamorous tragedy of the orphaned chosen one is taken further- he has trouble with his words, and anger problems because of it They face villain together- except it turns out to be nothing but an echo of the hero They have a big reveal in front of the whole grade- except it’s less of a triumphant shock and more of a tender moment I could go on forever

[@bellama8759]

I think the first 200 pages were very boring, but when Baz appears and it's written in his POV too, I couldn't stop reading! The relation between is soooo stunning! 😍

[@bellama8759]

*between them

[@rsdkun6911]

the party don't start till baz walks in the room.

[@Amerie.]

I've got to read FANGIRL already.🙄

[@asmmovies0220]

Same I'm way behind 😂

[@NeworldDirector]

Yeah guys catch up.

[@bookishsophia]

+Books Beauty Ameriie AMERIIE YOU NEED TO READ FANGIRL ASAP PLEASE

[@yvettekan3564]

The romance between Simon and Baz was definitely the highlight for me. Rowell really writes romance very, very well! So well that I didn't quite mind the meh plot hahaha. Gotta say I love how pretty the cover is too! Just in LOVE with the book design!

[@annawalden1446]

The first 200 pages was okey, good but not great. But then it got better and better! I really really love Penny, she is this kick-ass feminist character, which I love. Baz and Simon was also so cute! I thought that is was kind of satisfying that Simon didn't lose his wings. Like he still was a part of the magical world. Carry on was not as good as Eleonora and park or Fangirl but still is super great book. I love your videos btw

[@sydneyevery9715]

I’m just starting Carry on after reading fangirl and let’s just say I’m in love with Simon and baz I love you’re review

[@Bibliosaurusrex]

First reaction: OH MY GOSH YAY SHE UPLOADED!

[@bookishsophia]

+Bibliosaurusrex YOU ARE SO SWEET I LOVE YOU

[@anniev.2641]

I get what you mean about the plot, but, it's Rainbow's first fantasy. Since I look for character-driven stories, where the characters are the focus and not the plot or the world, you can imagine how much I ADORED this one

[@tinkerspell4850]

so many people have said in their review that this was Kath's fanfiction!? Other's have said it was the 7th book of the series. I'm glad it's in the author's note. I'm confused.

[@bookishsophia]

+Bettie Turner YEAH I WAS SO CONFUSED TOO lol

[@campbellvice6585]

I’m not personally a contemporary reader and I tend to enjoy fantasy books more. I am absolutely in love with Carry On and it is my favorite book by Rainbow

[@corinneyoung6916]

Campbell Vice It might be mine too, except I can relate to Cath in Fangirl so much, I can’t help but hold that one closest to my heart. It understands me.

[@stephanie759]

I love how you actually have a good review for people who haven't read the book because what I've noticed on booktube is that peoples mostly say "I loved this book so much (enter synopsis here)" then go to the spoiler section. Anyways, I love how your reviews are critical and actually point out the things that are lacking or the flaws instead of sugar coating everything. xx

[@bookishsophia]

+Stephanie Raine thank you so much!! this comment really made my day!

[@sandyreadsalot]

I love the "yup that's me" Rainbow Rowell pop up, haha. I haven't read this book yet but I hope to pick it up soon!

[@bookishsophia]

+sandyreadsalot i hope you pick it up soon, too, sandy! and def let me know what you think of it

[@Caraphatash]

I was kind of disappointed in it. I liked it but I don't know why people are obsessing over it (especially on Kat's level). It was fine and I liked it more than Attachments but not as much as her other books. And I felt there were just too many pov's. I did like the romance though even though it was kind of rushed on Simon's part.

[@bookishsophia]

+Natasha Bonnici i do agree that the romance on simon's part could have been developed better! that's a good point--i should've mentioned that in my review.

[@rubymaed4815]

This is my favourite book in existence. It is the longest book I have ever read but also I read this book faster than any book before. I finished it in 8 days, bearing in mind that I read about 70 pages in the first 4 days and spent any free time reading it for the other 4). I literally spent about 4 hours reading one day. I HAVE NEVER DONE THAT IN MY LIFE!!! I love this book with my entire heart.

[@chelsea_1395]

This is my first book that I have ever read by Rainbow Rowell! I loved it! I LOVE BAZ SO MUCH!!!!!😃😁

[@hellocharlieebarley]

I have missed seeing your lovely facing telling us all about your current reads!! I could literally jump over the moon from happiness since you are by far my favorite YT book reviewer. I've been hoping you would do a review on Carry On so THANK YOU 💜

[@bookishsophia]

+hellocharlieebarley THANK YOU SO MUCH. YOU ARE SO NICE!!

[@stephanie759]

I WAS WAITING FO R THIS I AM SO HAPPY WOW I LOVED THIS BOOK

[@maureenkeavy]

Dis was great! And I p much agree with everything you said, though I enjoyed Agatha a bit more than you. I really liked that it did well standing on its own as (kind of) a last book in a series!

[@bookishsophia]

+maureenkeavy THANKS, MO. also tru tru tru, it was probably really hard to create a stand alone out of something that's supposed to be the end of a series... major props to queen rainbow.

[@dominic20]

So its basically Rainbow Rowell's Harry Potter fanfic ?

[@bookishsophia]

+Dominic Samaroo kind of? it's more like her fanfiction for her own world that she created (that is based on hp...). her world definitely has a different magic system and is unique in its own way, but you could see it as hp fanfic lol

[@dominic20]

thebookbasement Its always so cool when a youtuber answers your question !! Thanks for making my day ! BTW you should review The Red Queen, I personally find it very derivative but its like the biggest YA book this year in terms of sales I think

[@twobookteens]

so I bought this a couple weeks ago but school killz rn so I haven't read anything since August but I will be reading this ASAP so I can watch your spoiler section hella good review as always sophia

[@bookishsophia]

+twobookteens thanks, maddie, ilysm. also, yeah school kills. every day is a slaughter honestly.

[@stefaniefiga9204]

I thought Carry On was a little boring, I may have to try it again. Sadly the book went with my books to donate and I’ll have to buy it again... maybe I’ll get it from my library!

[@InvisibleLovatic]

Am I the only one who didn't like Fangirl that much? It was just alright. I loved Carry On though.

[@ladyaymie]

I loved this book way more than Fangirl, but I also read it before Fangirl and any of Rainbow Rowell's other books. I'm pretty sure that affected my view of it. I gave it 4 stars my first read-through as well, but I reread it just yesterday and am upping my original rating because I feel like I understand some of the decisions Rainbow made a little better now (except for [SPOILERS] the tail/wings thing at the end, which is still fricken weird).

[@maytedenisse7088]

THANK YOUUUUUUUU!!!! FOR EXPLAINING THIS !!! I`VE BEEN WANTING TO START THE BOOK AND I ACTUALLY DID BUT I ENDED UP DNFING I COULDN`T CONTINUE ( I THINK ITS CUZ I STARTED THE AUDIOBOOK AND THE NARRATOR IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BORING ) BUT AFTER HEARING YOU I WANT THE BOOK AGAIN!!!

[@juliahopesmith7926]

Woooo so happy to see you again!!! I love your videos so much :)

[@bookishsophia]

+Julia Smith thank you! that really means so much

[@linguagemdoslivros]

I agree I think rainbow is the queen of contemporaries. I think she's an amazing author but carry on isn't my fav by her

[@paulinee.g]

i'm all about SnowBaz

[@bookingjay4418]

Confused whether I should read Fangirl first or Carry on. Help!

[@dylanpyskaty9402]

I would read fangirl first. Such a good book

[@bianczie]

Fangirl first. But you could also read carry on. they're both great books by rowell! :)

[@TooMuchMiracle]

i read fangirl last year im about to read carry on now but you don't have to read fangirl first

[@moonbeambeam]

I totally agree how the plot was all over the pace and the first quarter of the book moved at a snail's pace. However, I do love Simon and Baz. Baz is definitely my favorite character. Out of all of Rainbow's books, I still LOVE Fangirl!!!!

[@bookishsophia]

+moonbeam fangirl is so so so good, i agree. and YES BAZ

[@Danieei]

I read half of the first book and never continue whyyyy didn't I?!?? 🙄

[@bookishsophia]

+Danielle Barrett LOL IDK. GET TO FINISHING IT, GIRL!

[@aideeng8259]

Fangirl is still my favourite but Carry On is second!

[@bookishsophia]

+Aideen G i'm still not over how much i love fangirl

[@corinneyoung6916]

Aideen G Same. I’ve never felt so understood and empowered than when I read Fangirl- like the way she fiercely loved her fandom and fanfiction... it hit so hard

[@bruniilds]

SPOILERRRR (please , read my comment, i'm in painnn) What happened to Lucy? Like, how she died??? I was very confused about it and also with Simon not knowing he was The Mage's son!!! I was like... Hmmm.. This is a very important part of the book and what (?) Also. The wings and the tail. I didn't get None of those - it was unnecessary to say the least. But I love the story. I loved Baz so much I think he's the real protagonist of this book This is my favorite Rowell... But great review!

[@mariam19554]

+bruniilds It doesn't state in the book how Lucy died (typical RR giving us questions to think of after the book) but I think it was short after the Simon's birth. Maybe Mage killed her although Lucy said she still (kinda) loved him. And yeeesss Simon doesn't know so many things but that's still Rowell, maybe giving it opportunity to be a sequel hmmm I kinda liked wings and tail tbh but it did bother me at the beginning. Baz all the waayyyyyy I hope I helped hahaha

[@nikkim7038]

IKR!!! At the end all I could think about is "WHAT ABOUT LUCY??" I really hope Rowell make a sequel with a better plot (it wasn't bad thu), more action and more romance.

[@marlenebehappi]

i feel exactly the same. in the epilogue i was like "did he find out who his parents were?" and i really hoped Lucy would tell how she died, but she didn't :(

[@corinneyoung6916]

bruniilds I believe the Mage killed her- though I’m not sure- but she may have simply been to weak to keep living. Simon was so hungry for magic, it drained her magical force, and perhaps took some of her life force with it.

[@victoria7542]

I didn't even know the author note was back there until you said it 😂

[@bookishsophia]

+Victoria Thai I DON'T KNOW WHY THEY PUT IT IN THE BACK!

[@Sophx16]

Oh my gosh, these are basically my thoughts exactly. I think the book was WAYYY too hyped up for me and I was pretty disappointed when I was reading it. Don't get me wrong I still really liked it but just not as much as Rainbow's other books. I also totally agree with what you said about the plot and the lack of suspense. I really liked the idea behind the spells though that was really smart.

[@bookishsophia]

+twilighter4eva16 ahh, i hate when hype negatively affects a book! it's so frustrating.

[@Slaybrina]

I need to get to this book asap!

[@bookishsophia]

+Sabrina The Teenage Reader do it do it do it do it

[@RiyaaR]

I missed YOUUU! Just started reading this one, can't wait :)

[@bookishsophia]

+LilRhea OOH LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!

[@michelleg8366]

what's that song at the start called?

[@22muzi]

spoilers below*** can anyone answer my question??? why Mage had Baz kidnapped?? plz explain cause i didn,t get the motive behind it...please tell me...

[@rickies321]

The mage had the nuppties kidnap baz because if he wasn't kidnapped and put in to a confined area then he would of got the message from his mom to find nico and therefore find out who her killer was. But thankfully simon was there to receive the message

[@abbiebosworth]

THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING

[@bookishsophia]

+Abbie Bosworth RAINBOW ROWELL IS QUEEN

[@OikawaTooruSetter]

I hated the first 160 pages of this book. but then Baz's POV came and OMG, I loved baz. so...... I ended up slowly liking it and loving the second half.

[@michellemanganiello2707]

I just finished this book and I loved it!!

[@bookishsophia]

+Michelle Manganiello yay, i'm so glad to hear it!!

[@tpstps85]

To me this is a love story set in a fantasy world and I really enjoyed it soooo much!

[@bookishsophia]

+tpstps85 yay, i'm glad you did!!

[@aishasakinah843]

I would love to buy and read this book. But theres only one thing I wanna know, is it a gay relationship romance?

[@isabrockway7427]

Yes

[@bianczie]

enemy relationship but slowly turning into a gay relationship.

[@gianaguas_1470]

At first I didn't know too. I just saw the book and took it. A bit of a terror, but it's nice

[@callumswain5005]

Read fangirl and then this and they're both really good

[@alyssabradley4187]

I Love ur reviews sooo much so glad ur back

[@bookishsophia]

+Alyssa Bradley thank you so much! you're so sweet!

[@daniyatobatayeva9545]

I HAVEN'T BEEN ACTIVELY FOLLOWING YOUR VIDS BUT REMEBER THE BOO REVIEW YOU POSTED ABOUT A YEAR AGO??? IM NOT SURE IF YOUVE ALREADY DONE THIS, BUT A REACTION TO THE TRIALS OF APOLLO?

[@bookishsophia]

+Daniya Tobatayeva OOH THAT'S A GOOD IDEA. I MIGHT DO THAT HMMMMMM

[@marynchilton1182]

I didn’t like Eleanor and park at all. I almost didn’t read fangirl or carry on because of it but I did and loved them so much

[@Julianamarie982]

IVE MISSED YOU, YAY A NEW VIDEO!!!

[@bookishsophia]

+Juliana George I'VE MISSED YOU TOO

[@abbystafford7549]

I've read Eleanor and Park but I still think Carry On is MUCH better

[@OliveNLuv]

Ha! Thinly “Veil”ed. Get it?

[@corinneyoung6916]

Becky N YES I wonder if he’ll find out that *he’s* the rosebud boy in Wayward Son

[@deamerikaanseyoutuberharri5097]

love this book

[@victoria4]

This has nothing to do with the video but I just wanted to let you know that I found the entire twilight book series at my local the store and I purchased it just because you said it was amazing. I've seen all of the movies so I hope enjoy the books. :-) $8 for the whole series + the help book.

[@victoria4]

*thrift store ugh

[@bookishsophia]

+Victoria P WOAH THAT'S SUCH A STEAL. twilight is my childhood and also, it came out before YA was the established genre it is now, so i would suggest adjusting your standards a little bit lol. i just don't want you to be disappointed! (i still love it though)

[@nothingpenguin7576]

adds the spoiler section after spoilers...

[@bianczie]

Please do a reveiw of 99 Days by Katie Cotugno. :). BTW, I loveeeee your reveiws, mostly your Rainbow Rowell books reveiws. ❤

[@kristiannaabril6770]

In short... This book is #Drarry

[@a.tberrgan287]

Can I send you novels you read?

[@hyacinthus6049]

shoOT I FORGOT ABOUT THIS BOOK

[@bookishsophia]

+MaidenOfTheHunt LOL IDK WHY THIS COMMENT MADE ME LAUGH SO MUCH

[@be6757]

Agatha is like a little less annoying Jessamine

[@estherd.b.16]

I was wondering which song you were singing at the beginning of this video, I googled it, I found it, I didn't know it, but now I love it. Thank you for that! ;) #themanyperksofwatchingbooktubereviews

[@DontHaveaDegreeinReading]

Goodness, you review books like a champ! I feel like mine are just me spewing a bunch of word vomit. LOL

[@bookishsophia]

+Ashley Schroader thanks!! ALTHOUGH IM SURE YOURS ARE TEN TIMES BETTER SO

[@GreenGemGRG]

That voice at the beginning... lol Anyway i love it Hahaha

[@bookishsophia]

+Ace Wang :-D

[@michelleg8366]

i thought u pronnounce Penelope PEN-ee-lope :l

[@---ut6fk]

I kind of wish this was Cath's fanfiction lol but I still really liked it :)

[@bookishsophia]

+casey s i wish that, too! i would've loved to see how all the excerpts featured in fangirl pieced together in the actual fanfiction.

[@hdmusiclover7]

Loved the review and omg you look so cute!

[@bookishsophia]

+Prarthanaa Sankar THANK YOU AND THANK YOU!!

[@mathilde3157]

YEESSS. WINGS AND TAIL- WH- WHYY?So NOT cool Also, Ebb. Just... don't?

[@marlenebehappi]

I literally just finished reading this beautiful book and I searched for reviews. I agree with you completely. I really hated Agatha, like get the fuck out of here bitch; she just pissed me off and I wanted to skip every page where her name was. And for snake's sake, what's up to the wings and the tail, that freaked me out and well, I wouldn't mine it if Simon hadn't lost all his magic which was terrible. And it really bothers me that he didn't knew who his parents where and I would like to know how Lucy died or it would have been lovely if she became an actual Visitor for Simon. Anyways, I really loved and enjoyed the book and my heart melted everytime they did romantic stuff bc they're just so cute.

[@Chattermute]

Holy mccrap, this is legitimately my view of Carry On!!! I think it was really great but when I look back on what I have read, the plot was filled with holes. I hated Agatha as well. My goodness, I wanted to kill her. Yes what was the tail and wings for??? Seriously? =_= plus it can't be seen so can you even imagine the number of ppl he would trip with his annoying tail?? It's my least favourite book by rainbow~ But I have only read Eleanor and Park and Fangirl soooo yeah.

[@bookishsophia]

+Chattermute LOL PEOPLE JUST RANDOMLY TRIPPING ON SIMON'S TAIL

[@OikawaTooruSetter]

I hated the first 160 pages of this book. but then Baz's POV came and OMG, I loved baz. so...... I ended up slowly liking it and loving the second half.

[@OikawaTooruSetter]

and since I wrote the ^^ in the middle, but my feelings so Agatha is exactly the same. I was also confused with the wing thing at the end.

[@bookishsophia]

+Oikawa Tooru LOLLLLL. baz's POV changed my life.

[@-minuteknowledge9381]

+Oikawa Tooru IKR! but it turn out to be the most amazing book !

[@dylanpyskaty9402]

The romance was the only part I liked about it.. BUT I LOVED THE ROMANCE!! It was such a well written book but the storyline was kinda boring. 💕💕