The setting or the idea is similar but that’s where the similarity ends.

I enjoyed the beginning with the introduction of characters and Watford School of Magicks with Harry Potter vibe. I haven’t read it yet but I think not knowing anything about this world and characters before added more mystery and intrigue to story and kept me wanting to know characters and world more. This is based on ‘Fangirl’ book’s main character’s fanfiction series. There is also an intermittent ghost perspective that made the story more interesting. Writing is witty, entertaining, and fast paced with multiple narratives from the perspectives of Baz, Penelope, Agatha, and mainly Simon. The story is about friendship, ghost story, revolution, obsession, revenge, and love. Review Carry on is interesting combination of love story, ghost story, and mysteryĬarry On is revolves around Simon Snow who is chosen to save the Magick world from an enemy who is sucking magic from the world. It has just as much kissing and talking as you’d expect from a Rainbow Rowell story – but far, far more monsters. 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.Ĭarry On – The Rise and Fall of Simon Snow is a ghost story, a love story and a mystery.

His mentor’s avoiding him, his girlfriend broke up with him, and there’s a magic-eating monster running around, wearing Simon’s face. Half the time, Simon can’t even make his wand work, and the other half, he starts something on fire. And Baz might be evil and a vampire and a complete git, but he’s probably right.

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

Carry on rainbow rowell series