Book Review - Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

First of all, as much as this book could stand on its own, I'd like to introduce the ever uplifting book written by Rainbow Rowell, entitled The Fangirl.

It immediately became one of my favourite re-reads of all time.

So, here's my summary on The Fangirl.

To simply begin, all I have to do is introduce the main character, who was a fangirl, and she went by the name Cath Avery. She was definitely a front-liner when it comes to her fandom which is all about The World of Mages, and her main ship was #SnowBaz. It was a gay ship, and according to the writer of the books about The World of Mages, Snow and Baz are not gay, in fact, if I remembered correctly, they were fighting over a girl named Agatha.

Anyway, she was fanfic writer (like me!) and her biggest hit in the Fanfiction World, was a fanfic called Carry On. It was a multi-chapter fanfic which was already considered to be an Alternative Universe for the actual books, by Cath's readers. (She was especially a big hit in Japan.)

Moving on, Rainbow Rowell had probably based Simon Snow and Basilton Pitch on Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy, respectively. I certainly felt it, and I am sure that other Potterheads did too (especially the #Drarry Shippers, but I am always on #Dramione myself).

So at the end of writing this book, she began writing Carry On. It was a story that she felt that she owed to her half-imagined characters, which were all cooked up in The Fangirl.

Carry On is not a masterpiece by Gemma T. Leslie (also a fictional character) or Cath Avery, as it is Rainbow Rowell's own version of the story she has cooked up in TF.

So here is my review on Carry On.

 I didn't know I would fall in love with this book when I bought it. And I love leaving those discount tags on (It might rin the book if I removed it!)

So in this book, it all began in Watford. A Magick school, the most prestigious one there is in Britain (I think.)

Simon Snow was prophesied to be the Greatest Mage to ever walk in their world, and he was destined to stop the hugest disaster/monster that ever happened, the Insidious Humdrum.

Basilton Pitch was his permanent roommate in Watford, as there is an unchangeable rule, that simpky won't allow room exchanged due to the fate that was tied between the roomies chosen for each other. And God, do they hate their fate.

So it all began from there, and slowly, everything unravelled.

I am honestly not going to say much on the actual plot, as I do not want to spoil much of it. However, I would like to point out that it is indeed something worth your very valuable time.

Carry On is a must-read, if you're a Harry Potter fan, you will notice a few similarities. However, don't let it deter you from reading a really well-done book by a highly talented writer such as Rainbow Rowell. If you ever decide to pick this book up, you'll probably indulge in Rowell's simplicity and her wholesome characters. Her witty lines and great flow is a lovely plus for your minds (especially mine!).

That is all I have to say, so I hope you pick them up in your free time.

Love, Nana.