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Positive tags
Hero archetypes
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Synopsis
Simon Snow is the worst Chosen One who’s ever been chosen. That’s what his roommate, Baz, says. And Baz might be evil and a vampire and a complete git, but he’s probably right. Half the time, Simon can’t even make his wand work, and the other half, he sets something on fire. His mentor’s avoiding him, his girlfriend broke up with him, and there’s a magic-eating monster running around wearing Simon’s face. 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.
Is Carry On appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This YA fantasy features magical battles with moderate violence, a slow-burn LGBTQ+ romance between male protagonists with kissing and mild intimacy, and some language. Positive messages about identity and self-acceptance.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include violence, identity crisis, and abandonment.
Who'll love this
Teens will love the enemies-to-lovers romance, magical mishaps, and humor in this fresh take on chosen one tropes with LGBTQ+ representation.