Carry On (Simon Snow #1) by Rainbow Rowell - Restarting June 16th 2023

[Karen]

Finished. Loved it, for the most part, but I wish the ending had been a little less final for Simon. Still, you can't have everything you want.

[Stella]

End of First book - (view spoiler)[ Yes! It's baz! I did love this first book but I have a feeling that I am going to enjoy the plot a bit more if Baz is in it. Good intro to Simon's character but felt that Agatha was a bit over looked, I don't really like her anyway. (hide spoiler)]

[prag ♻]

Karen wrote: "Finished. Loved it, for the most part, but I wish the ending had been a little less final for Simon. Still, you can't have everything you want."

The one thing I had a problem with was how in the epilogue (view spoiler)[Baz says he'll never stop feeling sorry for Simon, I don't understand. Doesn't he still love him? Simon says he doesn't want that, but Baz dismisses him. If I were Simon, I wouldn't want people to pity me. (hide spoiler)]

[Stella]

Chapter 33 - (view spoiler)[ Absolutely love Baz's perspective. Very witty and clever dialogue as well as his personal thoughts. I like the way the Rainbow Rowell has constructed Baz's feelings and the way we find out. (hide spoiler)]

[Stella]

Chapter 62-66 - (view spoiler)[ Wow. every time I read this part it is more intense, more enjoyable and more cute. Absolutely love the progression of simon and baz's relationship throughout this as well as how it is described in previous years. I love how different Simon is to Baz and I think that might be part of the reason that Simon obsesses over him sometimes? It seems to me that Baz is an escape from the expectations to always do the right thing, well Baz still expects it but doesn't necessarily need or want it? I'm not sure... (hide spoiler)]

[T.J.]

Karen wrote: "Finished. Loved it, for the most part, (view spoiler)[ but I wish the ending had been a little less final for Simon. Still, you can't have everything you want." (hide spoiler)]

I hope this is not a spoiler... ;)

[Sharon]

Book 1: (view spoiler)[ I am getting the Harry Potter vibe since Fangirl. I wish that there was more Baz because I want Baz and Simon scenes. I do like this book right now. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Book 2: (view spoiler)[ It still feels Harry Potterish. It seems to be getting better because there is more Baz. I really liked Baz and Simon's relationship in Fangirl, so I am happy to see more of it here in this book. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

I didn't realize this was going on. Perfect, I'm reading it now.

[Adriana]

11% (view spoiler)[ I'm trying to catch all the similarities to Harry Potter which is fun. I wonder who Lucy is. Maybe his dead mother or a ghost. Penelope soujds pretty awesome. The Mage not so much. It'll be fun meeting Baz and Agatha for the first time and seeing their personalities in action. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

14% (view spoiler)[ Agatha's thoughts on Simon are pretty sad. She thinks she has to be there for him. I'm not that surprised because based on Fangirl it seems he ends up with Baz if I'm not mistaken. I really want to meet Baz already! (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

21% (view spoiler)[ At first I thought Davy was Humdrum but maybe it was The Mage. I wonder if Lucy is Simon's mom. And what on Earth is Baz doing? Simon is obsessed with Baz! (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

26% (view spoiler)[ Oh Agatha. I'm still convinced that Baz wants Simon. That he was watching him and not Agatha. Agatha needs to tell Simon how she feels. She's being such a pain. I can't believe the Mage is so arrogant to rais other magicians houses. I know he's trying to protect Simin but still. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

29% (view spoiler)[ I don't like that Simon is being so ridiculous about all this. I kind of like that Agatha is following her heart. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

34% (view spoiler)[ YES! I knew it. Baz is in love with Simon. I'm pretty happy about that fact. I knew he was playing Agatha. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

51% (view spoiler)[ Their moment with the stars and hand holding was super cute. I can't believe there is so much more to go! I'm enjoying watching Baz's unrequited love. I'm very curious about the Humdrum and Nicodemus. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

60% (view spoiler)[ Nicodemus is significant. Can he bethe humdrum or what? I want to know why he is so important and if he bit Baz. Baz did indeed meet a bloke Fiona and I can't help but giggle thinking about it. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

62% (view spoiler)[ I sort of gasped through the whole mage and Lucy thing. I'm convinced that Lucy is Simon's mom and the Mage is like Severus. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

68% (view spoiler)[ This is making me happier than expected. I think Simon never knew he kind of liked Baz. If you think about someone so much it means something. They're adorable together. Things are going to get so complicated when they go back to school. They might get into a fight or something. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

78% (view spoiler)[ Davey, the Mage is so ridiculous. I doubt he's Simon's father though. If he is thenLucy ran away to protect him from his father. I think Davey betrayed Baz's mother but probably someone clase to Baz's mother I don't know about. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

81% (view spoiler)[ So is he the humdrum? Like his twin or is he good and evil? I don't get it. The wings too are freaking me out yet they sound so badass. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

84% (view spoiler)[ Huh. Well I thought he was an evil twin so I guess I was close. It all makes sense. I thought maybe that he actually was the humdrum and he is. He made him accidentally. He's going to end up sacrificing himself I'm sure. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

85% (view spoiler)[ I had a feeling the Mage betrayed them. I knew it was him. It's showdown time. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Done (view spoiler)[ Bittersweet ending. I hope Simon can get over his not having magic thing. I loved everything else. I wish that Simon knew who his parents were though. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Adriana wrote: "78% [spoilers removed]"

I doubt it too.

[Sharon]

Adriana wrote: "Done [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ Ya I agree, it was kind of bittersweet when he lost his magic. I thought it was an amazing book. I agree with you, I wish he knew his parents too. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Stella wrote: "Chapter 33 - [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I agree. His POV is the most clever and witty. I think the story came to life because of his perspective. (hide spoiler)]

[Sharon]

Stella wrote: "Chapter 62-66 - [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ Definitely gets more intense and progresses faster. I love their relationship. It feels so genuine and real. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting June 6th 2016. Happy Reading ☺

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[Jackie]

Chapter 2: (view spoiler)[Honestly, I feel as if there is too much description and inner dialogue—and not the kind that makes me connect with the character. Maybe if things were "showed" more than "told" I'd like it a little more, but as is, I'm pretty bored. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

I think I might join in on this one.

[Courtney]

Chapter 2. You can defiantly see the similarities between this and Harry Potter. I am excited to read more.

[T.J.]

Jackie wrote: "Chapter 2: [spoilers removed]"
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Jackie wrote: "Honestly, I feel as if there is too much description and inner dialogue—and not the kind that makes me connect with the character. Maybe if things were "showed" more than "told" I'd like it a little more, but as is, I'm pretty bored."

Ya. It's like a refresher -- like I'm supposed to know all that from a previous book. Other readers have assured me that I don't have to have read Fangirl first, but I'm a bit worried that I should...

(hide spoiler)]

[T.J.]

Courtney wrote: "Chapter 2. You can defiantly see the similarities between this and Harry Potter. I am excited to read more."

Yep. I think that's the point, but I'm not sure (because I didn't read Fangirl) -- did either of you read Fangirl?

[T.J.]

I'm going to have to postpone reading this book yet again...

[Courtney]

TJ wrote: "Courtney wrote: "Chapter 2. You can defiantly see the similarities between this and Harry Potter. I am excited to read more."

Yep. I think that's the point, but I'm not sure (because I didn't read..."
I did, and yes it is suppose to be like HP I just heard mixed reviews about this book so thats why I wrote that.

[Courtney]

TJ wrote: "Chapter 1-2

When I signed up for this buddy read, I had no idea how Harry Potter-esque this book is. I try to avoid reading book descriptions because I don’t want any spoilers, so I was expecting ..."

Percy Jackson? Really? OMG! If that is the case I am glad I bought this book because I should love this book.

[Courtney]

Chapter 6 (view spoiler)[ Who is Lucy? (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[T.J.]

Courtney wrote: "TJ wrote: "Percy Jackson? Really? OMG! If that is the case I am glad I bought this book because I should love this book."

lol! I was just pointing out the copy cat issue with the main characters and their relationships... (which I guess is also the point) -- though since I didn't read Fangirl, I'm not sure I get it.

But I certainly hope that I love it as much as Percy Jackson! Because that would make my heart sing... :D

[Courtney]

Chapter 12 (view spoiler)[I am not sure if I like Agatha. (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 25 (view spoiler)[ I really wonder wpwho Lucy is. I think it might be Baz's mother. (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 38 (view spoiler)[ I really like Baz! (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 53 (view spoiler)[ OMG! Nicodemus is Ebb's brother! (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 57 (view spoiler)[ We finally find something out about Lucy. (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 62 OMG! I love this chapter

[Courtney]

Finished. Here is my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jackie]

Chapter 6: That was quite a weird chapter.

[Jackie]

Courtney wrote: "Chapter 25 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I thought the same thing, but that doesn't make sense since she's a former headmistress. I just thought she was Davie's friend/love interest. (hide spoiler)]

[Jackie]

Ending: (view spoiler)[I thought this was a cute story and appreciated the adition of gay characters, but I don't think the development of the relationship between Baz and Simon was really there. I was also kind of disappointed with the ending of this. I mean really? It felt kind of like a cop out to me. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting October 22nd 2016. Happy Reading ☺

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