Challenge Corner discussion

The story is supposed to be over.

Simon Snow did everything he was supposed to do. He beat the villain. He won the war. He even fell in love. Now comes the good part, right? Now comes the happily ever after…

So why can’t Simon Snow get off the couch?

What he needs, according to his best friend, is a change of scenery. He just needs to see himself in a new light…

That’s how Simon and Penny and Baz end up in a vintage convertible, tearing across the American West.

They find trouble, of course. (Dragons, vampires, skunk-headed things with shotguns.) And they get lost. They get so lost, they start to wonder whether they ever knew where they were headed in the first place…

With Wayward Son, Rainbow Rowell has written a book for everyone who ever wondered what happened to the Chosen One after he saved the day. And a book for everyone who was ever more curious about the second kiss than the first. It’s another helping of sour cherry scones with an absolutely decadent amount of butter.

Come on, Simon Snow. Your hero’s journey might be over – but your life has just begun.

25% (view spoiler)[ The idea of going to another country and not having things planned out is so stressful to me. Like come on y'all. But overall, I'm still waiting for something to happen. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 1 - 13 (view spoiler)[ So far it's just a start. I missed Simon and Baz, so it fun to be back in their world. But I don't like how much Simon changed and the distance between him and Baz. I hope the road trip will do them good.
Pen need the road trip and adventure too, after the break up. But honestly, how can you not know that your relationship is done... hm. (hide spoiler)]

Agnė wrote: "Ch 1 - 13 ..."

(view spoiler)[ Micah really nailed it, I think. Pen was so caught up with what was going on with her that she wasn't listening to Micah when they did talk. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 14 - 24 (view spoiler)[ Damn. That was fun. ha. I guess they got more "fun" than they expected. Will it be the first and last time meeting other vampires? What will be the consequences for using magic in open?
At least Simon was back to his old self, even if it was just for a moment. Baz was sure happy to have Simon back. (hide spoiler)]

Agnė wrote: "Chapter 14 - 24 ..."

(view spoiler)[ I'm not sure if it will be the last time meeting vampires, but Agnes really is in trouble, I can feel it. I don't know what she's getting into with that crew, but it's something they will have to face.

I feel like there has to be consequences for using magic in the open like that. How could there not be? (hide spoiler)]

chapter 25 - 33 (view spoiler)[ What the hell is that cult? Something is fishy about it. I am glad she called Pem and others. She is in touble. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 34 - 43 (view spoiler)[ I guess for once it's a good thing Baz is a vampire. Or no one would be able just walk into vampire hotel to ask some questions. I hope they will be fast, Agatha is in real danger. I think they want to extract her magic from her and somehow use it for themselves... brrr.. (hide spoiler)]

50% (view spoiler)[I had a hunch that Agatha had found herself in a cult. I'm curious that they drew blood and never mentioned abnormalities. I feel like they did it because they had a hunch she was a witch or already knew and were confirming or seeing something about it in her blood.

I also have a billion questions about this magic system. some chaos is good, but this feels like a new level of chaos. (hide spoiler)]

End (view spoiler)[ Things are still not good between Baz and Simon, I was really hoping they finally be open and talk with each other, but I guess I'll have to wait for the next book.
I am glad Agatha is okay, and everyone is okay. I had a feeling Lamb is leading them into a trap. I didn't trust him from the start.
Ugh, The ending. What the hell is going on back home? Now we'll need to wait for the next book to find out. I guess we will see more of Shepard too. I kinda like the guy. (hide spoiler)]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Okay I... I don't know how I feel about this. It was a quick fun read, but I definitely feel like it had it's fair share of problems. That ending being one of them. I'm really conflicted with this book. (hide spoiler)]