This is a
sequel to Rowell’s Carry On. Although
I had not read it, I was able to enjoy Wayward
Son as a stand-alone novel. This is a fast paced book for older YA readers,
bursting with magic, vampires, mystery and a road trip across the US in a
convertible Mustang (of course!).
The voice and dialogue sparkles. And the book
takes a well-aimed swipe at new-age fads and turns a spotlight on Silicon
Valley millionaires and why they never seem to age.
It commences
with three Uni students slouching around their flat in London. Simon is on a
low following his defeat of an evil mage.
Penelope is worried about her friend,
Agatha, based in the US, who has not been returning her calls. They set off
impulsively on a trip to the US with their vampire friend, Baz in order to find
Agatha.
All three characters have magical powers, but geography is not their
strong point. They arrive about as far away from Southern California as
possible and this means an overland road trip before they can even find Agatha.
On the way they come across a variety of other magical beings, many of whom are
territorial and have powers that the trio have never encountered before.
They learn that
Agatha has been kidnapped. As a mage, she should be able to stand her ground –
but she’s in trouble. Now it’s up to them to find out who has her and what they
want from her.
Overall, this
is a fun read and a welcome change for those who enjoy YA fantasy but are
totally over dystopia.
Title: Wayward
Son
Author: Rainbow
Rowell
Publisher:
PanMacmillan $17.99
Publication
Date: 24 September 2019
Format:
Paperback
ISBN: 9781509896899
For ages: 12+
Type: Young Adult Fiction
Type: Young Adult Fiction
