Wishlist Wednesday

Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell

When is it released: October 3rd

What is it about?: 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.

Why am  I waiting for it: Admittedly, I still haven’t actually read Carry On, but I’ve been meaning to check it out ever since I finished Fangirl. But Carry On is one of my best friends’ favourite books, so I am keen to try the series at some point. And when I saw that Wayward Son was coming out in October, I couldn’t help but get on board with that second-hand excitement. Particularly since Waterstones have put up the most gorgeous editions for pre-order, which include flowery sprayed edges and a beautiful cover. Count me in for this one.

Is anyone else eagerly anticipating this book? Let me know your thoughts and feelings in the comment section below ❤