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Wayward Son is a 2019 young-adult fantasy novel by Rainbow Rowell and the sequel to Carry On. It follows Simon Snow, Baz Pitch, and Penelope Bunce as they take a road trip across the United States after the events of the first novel, while Simon is living without the magic he once possessed. The book continues the characters' queer romantic and friendship relationships within Rowell's parody-inflected take on the conventions of magical school and chosen-one fiction.
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What happens to Simon Snow in Wayward Son?
Wayward Son follows Simon Snow, Baz Pitch, and Penelope Bunce on a road trip across the United States. Simon is living without magic after the events of Carry On.
Is Wayward Son a sequel to Carry On?
Yes. Rainbow Rowell published Wayward Son in 2019 as the sequel to Carry On, continuing the story of Simon, Baz, and Penelope.
Why is Simon Snow struggling in Wayward Son?
Simon is trying to live without magic after the first novel’s events. The road trip with Baz and Penelope brings his changed identity and relationships into focus.
Where do Simon, Baz, and Penelope travel?
They travel across the United States on a road trip. The journey takes the characters away from the setting of Carry On and into a new series of problems.
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