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“Snow is laughing at something Bunce has said. None of them notice me, so I let myself stare longer than I should. It only makes things worse. I pathetically long for him to smile at me like that.”
I've read/listened to CO more times than I can count, and I think why I have (when I typically don't ever consume one type of media like this) is because I always come out knowing/understanding something new.
Obviously, I'm here for Baz and Simon and the rest of the gang. But I remember my second time reading, I grasped more the actual tragedy of the story. Particularly with the adults story. They aren't the main focus, but there's so much there that you can infer. I think what really hit me was the lost friendship between Lucy and Penny's mom. The scene were they last saw each other doesn't seem that important, but personally I see it as a prime example of how a manipulative partner can influence your other relationships and consequently add distance to them. Lucy had people who truly cares for her. And though maybe the Mage cared for her in his own way, he used her. I couldn't help but morn the life her and Simon could have had. And writing about it now, I believe the second time reading I truly morned for the characters. For Lucy, for Simon, for Ebb, for Baz, etc—they have been and go through so much but you wish they don't because they deserve so much more. But that's life. Tragedy where it's not fair and in the end you just have to carry on.
And now more recently I got in the mood to relisten to the audiobook. This time around, having read WS and many tumblr treads about the series, I noticed more about Simon. How the Mage treated him, how uncomfortable he is with physical contact, how he thinks people view him. But honestly I think this time around, I just realized how sad Simon is. He doesn't really act it, seeing how that's how he lives life. He doesn't think about the past or the future—he more or less always lives in the current. But we know he dreamed of having parents. The best he had was the Mage and Ebb. Physical contact isn't his thing because he never had it. Only kissed on the lips, never a parental or familiar kiss on the forehead or whatnot as a way to show a sign of care and affection. Always sent off to care homes in the summer. A place he never felt safe in where he always had to have his guard up. And the only time he was wanted somewhere was to fulfill a position in their society. It's no wonder Simon is at a loss in his life, let alone his relationship. I know it's been said, but he's no longer the choose one, and the closest thing he had to a father (is his father but he doesn't know that) told him that was his worth. And URG, there's just so much to say about him. Like how he had trouble speaking as a child and he himself recognized "it was easier to take than to ask." (Which is, admittedly, not a good quote, Simon.) He never learned to communicate, so his actions are the closest to speaking his truth. But now he doesn't know how to communicate what he feels and probably doesn't realize how good it can be to figure stuff out together rather than always be in your head. And don't get me started with WS and the ending. I'm glad he's starting to make goals and try to get in a better place, but he's still has a ways to go. So in conclusion: Simon needs a fucking hug, a therapist, and I need to cry.
But the real conclusion is that Carry On has so much to give. I didn't even scratch the surface. But it's what makes it one of my favourite book and how I'm literally dying for the third book.
Now if you'll excuse me, I will be in a 7 monthish comma until AWTWB is out.
The Chosen One
I haven't seen this theory, but was Ebb the actual Chosen One?
After rereading Carry On for like the second or third time, I just got the sense that maybe she was the one who was supposed to be the Chosen One.
For one, she is considered to be one hell of a powerful magician. Everyone acknowledges her power. I forget who said this, maybe the Mage, but if Simon didn't exist, than she probably would be the most powerful magician out there.
She never had a choice. It's a theme in Carry On about choice and 'destiny'. Agatha was supposed to be Simon's girl. Simon was the Hero™ and Baz was the Villain™. Everyone thought they were going to end each other. That was their ending. But it wasn't. Everyone's endings were definitely not the intended plan (and are still on going). Agatha really exemplifies this through her perspective. She gtfo cause Ebb never did. I think a point in Carry On is that you make your own choices and nothing is set in stone. (Which then disproves that prophecies exist, but we'll ignore that for now.) But Ebb never really had much of a choice. Whenever and whatever she did she'd always be involved in the wars, she'd be a threat or an ally. All she wanted was to raise her sheep, but the war came to her and she had to fight it. As if it was inevitable that she was supposed to save the day.
Also there's always Penny thoughts about gender in the world of the mages. Generally it's about gender stereotypes, specifically female stereotypes. But she makes one comment that makes me think Rainbow was trying to allude to something. I don't have the actual quote, because I'm lazy, but it was essentially Penny realizing rather the Chosen One, or Humdrum, or some other title could be female too, as she had just assumed that they were a he. So that makes me think it's more of a hint or *wink wink nudge nudge* from Rainbow that the information we're given isn't necessarily the 'right' information as it's all based on assumptions the world of mages has made. Which has been proven to not always be right, as demonstrated from our favourite trio when discovering that the Humdrum didn't actually cause the Watford Tragedy. And like a whole bunch of other stuff.
This is what I've sort of come to theorize. Now of course, Ebb didn't end the war. Simon got rid of the Humdrum and technically 'killed' the Mage. And who knows if the prophecy actually meant anything. Magic exists, but can it really tell the future? With all the effort the Mage did to look into it, it may have all been him just seeing the answers he wanted to see, not actual facts. (Side Note: what did he actually do to Lucy? To you know, make Simon the way he did? He made the most powerful magician, but how? What magic did he mess with?)
Anyways, it just feels like Ebb was a lot of things we never got to see or understand.
Thanks for reading this midnight ramble.
Simon: How art thou, Oh Lord Thyme!?
Baz: WHAT! I'm Basil. Not Thyme.
Simon: ah Ha! Got you! Lord Basil.
Baz: *facepalms*
Penny: "laughs and shakes her head*
Credit: @rosebudgirlsblog
Baz, everytime he sees Simon, be like:
SnowBaz in AU
Baz: *watching sky* I hate snow.
Dev: We know it, buddy.
Niall: Give it a rest, Baz.
Baz: *turns to look at them and frowns* that's not what I-
Simon: *at the door, fuming at Baz, slams it shut*
Baz: Crowley!! *facepalms*
"I wish I could sit next to him and see where he is in the book. Ask what he thinks about the story so far. I want to know if he’s the type who watches the movie and then reads the book, or the other way around."
- Vitor Martins (Here the whole time)
That heartwarming and soft feeling you get when a character calls his beloved one 'Darling' and 'sweetheart' and 'baby'.
For instance, Alex calling Henry Sweetheart in Red White & Royal Blue.
And Henry calling Percy Darling like x1000 times in The Gentleman's guide to vice & virtue.
And Rhysand calling Feyre Feyre Darling in ACOTAR series.
"How could I have ever been ashamed of loving Dante Quintana?" From Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe.
And
"Why can’t you see that I wouldn’t be happy anywhere without you?” from Wayward Son.
These lines hit you right in the feels and give kinda same emotion.
Hey Guys!
If you are into fanfics and love SnowBaz, check out this ff.
HBD ,Simon❤
(Belated)
Simon: Baz, What you bought me for my Birthday?
Baz: Well, they said they can't wrap it.
Simon: Oh! Anyway, what was the gift?
Baz: Me, ofcourse!
I and my friends were talking about SnowBaz, that how Baz melts like butter under Simon's touch. So, I got this concept stuck in my mind. And I tried to draw and surprisingly it turned out better than what I expected. Still, it's not perfect. But Snowbaz feels makes the drawing Perfect.
This is how the convo goes.
BAZ: Snow, Butter or Me?
Simon: Obviously, You... *holds Baz's hand*
BAZ: *smiles*
Simon:...and Also Butter. *takes butter in another hand*
And hence, the hash tag #ButterBaz
@rainbowrowell
Simon: Okay, Guys. NEW YEAR in 5min. So, get ready. BAZ! BAZ! Where are you? *Searches him in the crowd*
Baz: Crowley, Snow. I'm right behind you.
Simon: Good. Stay with me.
Baz: Don't worry. I wouldn't miss that.
Simon: *blushes* Miss what?
// 12:00 A.M //Everyone screams and kisses their partners//
*SnowBaz kisses*
Baz: Happy New Year,Love.
Simon: *smiles* *his arms around baz's neck* To you,too,Babe❤
Late night conversation/fangirling with your bestie is one of the best feelings ever.
-Me😊
A short spoiler-free review on Wayward Son.
The most awaited book Wayward Son starts with Baz worrying about depressed Simon, who constantly has negative thoughts on everything. Then Penny surprises them with tickets to fly to America. They find themselves excited to go for vacation to America. Little did they know that they're getting themselves into a big trouble with America's Magickal beings (Maybes).
I enjoyed this book as it had an exhilarating plot and wonderful, strong and brilliant characters( I missed them a lot).
Like the first book, this book was also written in multiple POVs.I enjoyed all of their POVs.
Simon, Oh Simon! He needs to figure out what's going on in his life and start clearing all the mess instead of hurting his friends and hurting himself in the process. The vacation helped him get out of his depression, at least. ( Thanks to Penelope).
I’d tie our hearts together, chamber by chamber.
And I love the writing style. It makes you unable to stop turning pages. The settings, spells, humour and the smartness of the plot are mind-blowing.
Okay then the vacation turned from escaping from magical creatures into a rescue mission to save their Friend Agatha. Finally, Agatha realising the importance of friends is my favourite part of the ending. And finally some badassery from her side.
I felt sad seeing Baz going through some issues related to his Vampirism. I liked everything (his style,his loving and caring nature, wits and action) about him.
“Why can’t you see that I wouldn’t be happy anywhere without you?”
Penny is such a strong and caring and brilliant character, she deserves all the happiness in the world.
Every SnowBaz scenes were cute, lovely and heartbreaking (in a good way) even when they're arguing with each other. I'm slightly disappointed that they couldn't clear/have a talk about their ship. (THANKS TO PENNY,AGAIN.)
Overall, it's a good read, adventurous and captivating book.
I rate it 4.99/5.
There are many scenes I loved so much. Baz and Penny's, Agatha and Penny's and the last scene of SnowBaz❤ It was totally enchanting.
SO when one is depressed, travelling/visiting places they love/ just going to vacation with their friends helps. *Friends are important part of your life. *Don't lose trust on yourself just because you were wrong once.
Now, the problem is I can't wait for 2 years for the next book. Aghh!!!
Wish I can cast a spell As they were on my dearest SnowBaz💖
(Baz normally makes sure that I see him.)
-Simon Snow
- Rainbow Rowell, Carry on❤
Baz: Snow, You're my Sun❤
Simon: *blushes* *thinks what to reply*
Simon: *Clears throat* Baz, You're my Scone❤
Baz: *blushes*
Wayward son
How many of you pre-ordered Wayward son?
Simon: Baz, What you bought me for my Birthday?
Baz: Well, they said they can't wrap it.
Simon: Oh! Anyway, what was the gift?
Baz: Me, ofcourse!
😂😂😂
"BAZ, YOU'RE WEARING JEANS."
True, isn't it?
#SnowBaz #Carryon 😍❤😂 credit to the artist.
