Rainbow Rowell - Box Set: Fangirl & Carry On

by Rainbow Rowell

BOOKS

Genres: LGBT, Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult Romance

1008 pages, Paperback

First published December 9, 2014

About the author

Rainbow Rowell writes all kinds of stuff.

Sometimes she writes about adults (ATTACHMENTS, LANDLINE, SLOW DANCE).

Sometimes she writes about teenagers (ELEANOR & PARK, FANGIRL) .

Sometimes — actually, a lot of the time — she writes about lovesick vampires and guys with dragon wings. (THE SIMON SNOW TRILOGY).

Recently, she’s been writing comics, including her first graphic novel, PUMPKINHEADS, and the monthly SHE-HULK comic for Marvel.

She lives in Omaha, Nebraska.

More at rainbowrowell.com.

Reviews

[Avani ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both of these are amazing books and stories

[Prabhjot Kaur · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved both these book and would say that Carry On is definitely one of my favourite books of all time. Fangirl is amazing as well. Reviews for both these books are as follows:

FANGIRL

Rainbow Rowell knows how to keep her fans happy and interested in her books. After reading Eleanor and Park, I expected so much from this book and again I'd say I wasn't disappointed. I don't know if I love this more than Eleanor and Park. I really don't know, it's so hard to choose(not that anyone's asking me to choose).

Cath, oh my god how I loved her character and Levi is pretty good too. I felt all the things that Cath felt, I liked what and whom she liked. I hated everything that she hated. I even considered myself to be Simon Snow fan until I remembered that I'm not Cath and also I'm a Harry Potter fan. The only thing that bugged me was that it was set in the same universe as Harry Potter. Aside from that no complaints at all.

All Rainbow Rowell fans, this can't be missed.

CAARY ON

This has got to be my most favourite Rainbow Rowell book. In fact this is added to my all time favourite list. I want to give it a zillion stars.

I know we all think that this is Harry Potter's story and I thought the same when I read Fangirl by Rowell but it is somehow different to that. May be majority won't agree with me but if you read this book without pre-conceived notions of Harry Potter then you'll see how it's all different. This is a story of 'The Chosen One' and yes it's a take on Harry Potter but if you get into the story you'll know what I mean. Oh who am I trying to convince, fans of Carry On already know so and love it with all their hearts.

Simon Snow and Baz, I couldn't get enough of them. And what a star Penelope is. I loved everything about it. I also got into fan fiction for this which I hadn't done since Harry Potter and Vampire Academy days.

[Liliana Acosta · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love my gay shit. Also, I could swear that I could swear that I had already written about this book, but oh well here I go again.

First of all I found it insanely funny the protagonists obsession with Baz. I was like reading a Harry Potter fanfic and I loved it. I don't know how Rowell feels about her work being compared to J.K. Rowling but I personally loved it.

I feel like the book fell short with its main paring, I mean ONLY ONE KISS!?(if I remember correctly) Seriously!? If you want to read this book you should also check out Fangirl or don't I read this book before Fangirl. It works as a stand alone really well. I only got confused at the begining about who was who. But still you guys should read it ASAP!!!

[Anujin Chingun · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the book, however it did start off without any context, but as I read it got more and more clear. Personally, it could have used more romance between Simon and Baz, and the ending seemed a little bit abrupt, but it was good nonetheless. I would definitely recommend this if you are into some romance. And the scenario in which this takes place is also very descriptive. I loved the book!

[Odette Lagunas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Este libro me devolvió a mi adolescencia, cuando me desvelaba leyendo fanfics enemist to lovers gays, temía qué la trama se me hiciera eterna como con Eleanor y Park (libro que odie), pero con Carry on la historia fue distinta, desde la primer página te engancha muy bien. Sus personajes tienen muchísima más personalidad, claro si dejamos de lado a Agatha y nos concentramos solo en Penny, Simon y Baz.

Fui muy fangirl con el romance y me divirtió mucho que los hechizos sean palabras al azar siento que le dio un toque cómico y único, recordemos que este es un fanfic de Harry Potter así que cumple su función.

Aunque fue bastante predecible no impidió que lo disfrutará, necesito leer más de estos dos chicos, acaban de entrar en la lista de parejas favoritas.

[Faloni © · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes you have to be a 🐶🐶 bitch to get things done. ❤️🙏

[Lu · Rating 2 out of 5]

Es como Harry Potter pero en gay. Tipo fanfic Harry x Draco, no es muy original. Hay mejores fanficts en Wattpad

[Gio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es un libro que te atrapa desde el inicio. Creo que lo increíble es que a pesar de no explicarte todo desde que “incidió” puedes entender todo perfectamente.

Cuando lees un libro donde te presentan un nuevo mundo muchas veces es difícil adaptarse pero creo que con este es de lo más fácil. En cuanto al romance es algo lindo y del que quieres más y más. Los dos protagonistas tienen su punto de vista y te hacen querer a cada uno a su manera.

[Allison Tsang · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG. LOVE THIS BOOK. EMOTIONAL, TWISTS, AND AWESOME STORYLINE. BEST BOOK OF ALL TIME. READ IT!!

[Musiclover13980 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book one was a slow read, the beginning was hard to get into. It wasn't until Baz comes in, in the second (part) book that I was unable to put the book down. Some of the twists I was able to see, but some I was not. I really love the ending and how it all turned out. I will admit I have so many questions still that I hope will be answered in the next two books. It goes to show that you don't have to worry about what you are or think about it but to just feel and live in the moment to find who you are.


*~SPOILERS~*
Rowell did an amazing job I think with Baz and Simon's Chemistry (especially with the kiss scenes, they were the best and I fangirled once I read those and the ending). I will not lie I thought Simon was mixed at the beginning of the book and was kind of disappointed to find otherwise. I personally could tell the Mage was a bad guy and I thought he was the Hudrum. I knew Lucy must've been related to Simon. What confused me is that bother her and Natashia said "my little rosebud boy" and they both had starts in their parts so it makes me wonder if Lucy came through at the end when Natasha was speaking. I was kind of surprised to hear the Mage was Simons father, but when we found out he dated Lucy it was then that I thought he was Simons father. It is sad that Simon never got to know that he was meant to have magic but his dad was crazy and his mom was just in love. I think his mom died after childbirth or the Mage might have killed her, but I am unsure and I just want answers. I am disappointed that Ebb died, yeah was not that big of a character but I loved her still.

[meli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Si me pidieran describir lo que hay entre Simon y Baz en una sola canción sin dudar diría “iris” de The Goo Goo Dolls.
Empecé a leer este libro ya que fue de los últimos libros de los que me habló Rubén, uno de mis mejores amigos de toda la vida que falleció hace poco más de dos años, siempre lo veía en librerías y pensaba en él y en todo un mundo literario que podría conocer algún día, hasta que en navidad de 2024 se lo pedí a mi tía.
Lo abrí a mediados de mi semestre cuando iba sola en camino a la escuela pero sentía que no podía, hasta hace una semana cuando me di cuenta que era una historia que fuera de todo sentía que me llamaba.
Yo no sé calificar libros de una manera muy específica simplemente lo hago porque me gustó mucho y eso lo hace 5 estrellas.
Todos los personajes (incluyendo a Penny, quien no me encanta) son muy lindos y tienen sus modos para identificarse con ellos. La torpeza y dulzura de Simon, el delulu y lado medio cursi de Baz, la audacia de Penny y lo linda que llega a ser Agatha.
No puedo esperar a que me llegue la segunda entrega y poder seguir leyendo este mundo tan mágico y lindo.
Definitivamente es ahora de mis libros favoritos para toda la vida. 💗🪄

[Anna Schenkel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was great! I loved the humor in it and just the world Rowell created in general-it was extremely well thought out and complex. I also liked the plot twist with Baz and Simon's relationship. I couldn't believe it and it was so unexpected that I loved it-and grew to love them as a couple-throughout the book. That being said, I would have to say this book is a tiny bit predictable. Maybe I'm just good at guessing endings because I read so much, but I guessed right off the bat that the Mage was Simon's father. The entire situation with the Humdrum did seem a bit tedious at times and the twist on that was a little more complicated than I expected, but I wasn't a huge fan of the Humdrum's character through the book. I did like the fact that Simon lost his magic in the end because it was never really his to begin with. Also, can we talk about how he had to keep his tail and wings?! I loved it! Overall, it was a really good book that was pretty easy to read in general with a good plot(much like Harry Potter, but not like Harry Potter, because nothing can compare to Harry Potter)!

[Pali quintana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay wow. This novel is great and very dramatic and has you gasping and giggling (or at least it had me gasping and giggling) because of all the "unexpected turn of events" and the "drama". It is a fun book and there's nothing specifically bad about it. BUT- I was kind of- like- just- oh wow. There are some scenes that for my taste are a bit too expressive, but to each their own, right? I also thought it was kind of predictable, but so are most teen novels. Also, kind of a "gay copy of Harry Potter" but whatever - just because it's about magic doesn't mean the copied J.K. Rowling right? :/ Anyway, it was a fun read and there's no reason why I would not not recommend it.

[Christopher Clauss · Rating 3 out of 5]

Full disclosure: I picked this book from the audiobook shelf because the author's name began with R (I'm reading alphabetically) and because there was a blurb from Lev Grossman on the cover. I didn't read the synopsis or anything. I swear I did not know it was going to be essentially bizarro world Harry Potter fan fiction!
Imagine Harry and Malfoy are roommates with sexual tension and Ron and Hermione are one person and Dumbledore is Jack Sparrow. Got it? Now you've read the whole book. You can probably skip this one, unless you're into that kind of thing.

[Bess Dimalanta · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the different points of view, and the detail. it was a bit harder for me to start the book but after a few chapters and the "big revelation" I couldn't put it down. The plot twists and the story itself was amazing. one of my favourites, I did not read Fangirl so I didn't know what to expect and I think that was a good thing. I finished it in 3 days Recommend. Although I wish the ending had a bit more to it.

[Mafe Paz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recomendadísimo para fangirlear con romance, para olvidarte del mundo exterior, para entretenerte tratando de resolver rompecabezas de política mágica (que tiene que ver mucho con la política real). Amé la construcción de los personajes principales y su interacción entre ellos, le tengo muy pocos "peros" a este libro (2 o 3), y todos ellos son insignificantes comparados con todo lo bueno que tiene.

[May]

This was an exciting book a friend introduced me because I wanted something magical, and I thought it was the same plot as harry, potter, with its "chosen ones," etc. In the beginning, it was dull, and I didn't get into the context till later, which makes the rest of the story interesting they were so many parts that made me gasp and the adorable romantic moments in the book! I would recommend this to someone that likes magic and romance.

[Akshaya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its a beautiful and heartbreaking/heartwarming book. My feelings for the characters have grown so much and it broke my heart but i also love the ending! The first 200 pages are a little boring in my opinion but it gets really good after! So intense and so many plot twists. I'm still left with too many questions!!! I have too many theories too! In my opinion this is better than harry potter its like the harry potter but it leaves u with things that complete u. MUST READ BOOK!

[Maia Mizar · Rating 5 out of 5]

El primer libro que leí de Rainbow, quedé súper fascinada.
El mundo de Cath es glorioso, a pesar de los problemas que llego a afrontar.
Simon y Baz me enseñaron que el amor no siempre es elegible y mucho menos esperado.
Si quieres disfrutar de una buena dosis de romance o problemas de chicas de universidad ¡Estos libros son para ti!.

[Walt · Rating 3 out of 5]

"It’s a brilliantly addictive, genuinely romantic story about teenagers who can’t be neatly sorted into houses, coping with stress and loss and the confusion of just trying to be who they are. It’s as if Rowell turned the Harry Potter books inside out, and is showing us the marvelous, subversive stuffing inside

[Leena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Um can I commend this book enough? Seriously, I loved this book! Rainbow Rowell writes so flawlessly. I've wanted to know more and Simon and Baz since I read Fangirl, and finally I got to fall in love with the characters almost as much as she did. I'm buying the audio book Wayward Son tonight! I can't wait for it be available at the library.

[Vivi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I reaaaaallly loooveee this book, I love Simon and Baz's relationship. The world building was amazing, Rainbow's writing style was fantastic, and the magic system was easy to understand and the big plot twist ARRGH I love it!!!
Planning to read the sequel of this series next month, cuz I need to saving money to buy it HAHAHA

[Priscila Ferreira · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quando li Fangirl, Simon e Baz eram as personagens por quem Cath era fã. Este livro é a história dos meninos, a meu ver, uma fanfic de Harry Potter, recheado de magia. Eles são bruxos, frequentam a escola de magia, enfrentam um mal, são inimigos no começo e depois namoram (sem spoilers, já fala tudo isso em Fangirl). Gostei, mas não tanto quanto os outros livros da Rowell.

[Alondra Urbina · Rating 4 out of 5]

☻☻☻☻☻

Sobre el libro de Carry On, me gusto bastante fui bastante fanática de la pareja que conformo este libro mediante el desarrollo de ambos. Además la historia de fondo sobre la magia que desenvuelve Snow es simplemente llamativa y simple de entender.
Es un libro que contiene drama, amor (enemist to lovers) y personajes que puedes sentirte identificado con sus emociones.

[Eva · Rating 4 out of 5]

J'ai beaucoup aimé ce roman !
Le début est un peu long et lent mais une fois que Baz est entré en piste impossible de lâcher le livre. Certes un peu perdu vu le nombre de personnage qui intervienne mais tout s'éclair au fil des pages !!
Je le recommande vivement

[GRT!!! · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great concept and amazing characters and overall development but in some parts, the plot seemed rushed with little to no explanation. Yet despite this, it was quite the overall quite enjoyable experience!

[Bryn Pfanschmidt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book SOOOOOOOOOO much! I loved every second of it and especially loved the ending battle/struggle. However, I won't spoil anything for the people that are considering reading it! This book has definately made it into my top 3!

[Gavin]

It is a boring at the first once you get to page 50 or around there it starts getting interesting near the end you start wondering things like how did he do this or you should not do it. I am just saying it is a really good book and you should really read it.

[Books.yuyu · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,5 estrellas porque de verdad ameeee este libro lo ame con todo mi corazón y no le doy 5 estrellas porque hay veces en las que estaba muy lento pero ñeee no fue nada 💖 estoy obsesionada con Simón y Baz en especial con Baz lo amooo

[Timothy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good book. There was swearing, but not excessively. They don't give us much background in the beginning, so it was kinda confusing, but they gave it to us later on in the book. I enjoyed the characters' humour and can't wait to read the next one!