Wayward Son

Wayward Son is the highly anticipated sequel to Rainbow Rowell's 'Carry On,' continuing the story of Simon Snow, a 'Chosen One' who, after saving the world, finds himself deeply depressed and struggling with his identity and lost magic. His best friend, Penny, orchestrates a road trip across the American West with Simon and his vampire boyfriend, Baz, hoping a change of scenery will help. The journey is packed with magical encounters, cryptids, and a mysterious vampire cult, forcing the trio to confront new challenges and their evolving relationships. This young adult novel, suitable for ages 12-18, delves into themes of mental health, self-discovery, and the complexities of love and friendship after the 'happily ever after.' It's a character-driven fantasy adventure that explores the aftermath of heroism.

**SIMON SNOW IS COMING BACK, AND HE'S COMING TO AMERICA!** 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. This description comes from the publisher. *Wayward Son* is the second book of the Simon Snow series, the first of which is *Carry On*; the Simon Snow idea first appeared in *Fangirl*.