Books Like Carry On
Families who loved Carry On by Rainbow Rowell often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Carry On by Rainbow Rowell often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your teenager is navigating the messy transition of their final school year or feeling like they do not fit the mold of who they are expected to be. This story follows Simon Snow, a powerful but clumsy magician who is supposedly the Chosen One, as he deals with a missing roommate, a magic-eating monster, and the pressure of a destiny he did not choose. It is a witty and deeply emotional fantasy that explores the weight of expectations and the vulnerability of first love. Parents will appreciate how it handles themes of self-worth and identity within a fast-paced adventure. While it features magic and monsters, the heart of the book is about finding where you belong when the world tells you that you are a weapon or a hero rather than a person. It is ideal for readers aged 14 and up due to some intense action and mature romantic themes.
