Recommendations based on Wayward Sonby Rainbow Rowell

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  1. Carry On

    by Rainbow Rowell
    Follows two boys on their journey of magical self-discovery as they battle evil forces.

    Simon Snow is an 18 year old orphaned magician returning to Watford School of Magicks for his eighth and final year. Raised among the "Normals" (humans without magical powers) Simon was discovered as ... (Wikipedia)

  2. The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

    by Mackenzi Lee
    An 18th-century adventure of love, friendship, and self-discovery as a young man travels Europe.

    A Kirkus Prize nominee and Stonewall Honor winner with 5 starred reviews! A New York Times bestseller! Named one of the best books of 2017 by NPR and the New York Public Library! "The queer teen ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. More Happy Than Not

    by Adam Silvera
    Aaron Soto struggles with his identity and turns to a memory-alteration procedure to forget his past.

    A special Deluxe Edition of Adam Silvera’s groundbreaking debut featuring an introduction by Angie Thomas,, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Hate U Give,; a new final chapter, "More Happy ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. A Memory Called Empire

    by Arkady Martine
    Ambassador Mahit Dzmare travels to the heart of the Teixcalaanli Empire to investigate the death of her predecessor.

    Ambassador Mahit Dzmare arrives in the center of the multi-system Teixcalaanli Empire only to discover that her predecessor, the previous ambassador from their small but fiercely independent mining ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Priory of the Orange Tree

    by Samantha Shannon
    A world divided by religion and dragons, where a queen must unite the land to defeat an ancient evil.

    A world divided. A queendom without an heir. An ancient enemy awakens. The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to ... (Goodreads)

  6. Bloom

    by Kevin Panetta
    A young baker falls in love with a musician, but struggles to balance his passion for baking and his desire for a relationship.

    Now that high school is over, Ari is dying to move to the big city with his ultra-hip band—if he can just persuade his dad to let him quit his job at their struggling family bakery. Though he loved ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Other Words for Home

    by Jasmine Warga
    A young Syrian girl moves to America and navigates her new life while missing her homeland and family.

    New York Times bestseller and Newbery Honor Book! A gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States, perfect for fans of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. The Bromance Book Club

    by Lyssa Kay Adams
    A group of men form a secret book club to read romance novels and improve their relationships. One member tries to win back his wife.

    The first rule of book club: You don't talk about book club. Nashville Legends second baseman Gavin Scott's marriage is in major league trouble. He’s recently discovered a humiliating secret: his ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Rise of Kyoshi

    by F.C. Yee
    Follow Kyoshi's journey from a humble servant to the legendary Avatar, as she battles corruption and evil in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

    An instant, USA Today, and, New York Times, bestseller! F. C. Yee’s The Rise of Kyoshi delves into the story of Kyoshi, the Earth Kingdom–born Avatar. The longest-living Avatar in this beloved ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. Attachments

    by Rainbow Rowell
    A budding online romance between two co-workers, hindered by an unlikely obstacle.

    "Hi, I'm the guy who reads your e-mail, and also, I love you..." Beth Fremont and Jennifer Scribner-Snyder know that somebody is monitoring their work e-mail. (Everybody in the newsroom knows. It's ... (Goodreads)

  11. Heartstopper: Volume One

    by Alice Oseman
    A charming graphic novel about two boys falling in love and navigating their feelings in a homophobic world.

    Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. A sweet and charming coming-of-age story that explores friendship, love, and coming out. This edition features beautiful two-color artwork., Shy ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Nimona

    by Noelle Stevenson
    A shapeshifting sidekick helps a villainous knight take on a powerful kingdom.

    The graphic novel debut from rising star ND Stevenson, based on his beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it "a deadpan epic." Nemeses! ... (Goodreads)

  13. Because of Miss Bridgerton

    by Julia Quinn
    Two headstrong people in Regency-era England fall in love despite their differences.

    Sometimes you find love in the most unexpected of places... This is not one of those times. Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been ... (Goodreads)

  14. House of Salt and Sorrows

    by Erin A. Craig
    A retelling of the fairytale "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" with a dark twist. A haunting tale of family secrets, tragedy, and love.

    "Step inside a fairy tale."—Stephanie Garber, #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, Caraval,Get swept away by the, New York Times, bestseller that Melissa Albert, author of, The Hazel Wood, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. The Darkest Part of the Forest

    by Holly Black
    A thrilling fantasy adventure full of magical creatures and hidden secrets.

    Children can have a cruel, absolute sense of justice. Children can kill a monster and feel quite proud of themselves. A girl can look at her brother and believe they’re destined to be a knight and a ... (Goodreads)

  16. Crooked Kingdom

    by Leigh Bardugo
    A gang of criminals must band together to take down a powerful adversary.

    In the prologue, a Grisha man named Emil Retvenko is kidnapped by a winged Shu man. The book commences in a gambling parlor known as Club Cumulus where Jesper and Nina keep Jan Van Eck's lawyer, ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Kings Rising

    by C.S. Pacat
    A riveting finale to a captivating fantasy trilogy, where loyalty and ambition clash in a thrilling game of power.

    Damianos of Akielos has returned. His identity now revealed, Damen must face his master Prince Laurent as Damianos of Akielos, the man Laurent has sworn to kill. On the brink of a momentous battle, ... (Goodreads)

  18. The Rosie Effect

    by Graeme Simsion
    A professor's unexpected journey of self-discovery, learning to embrace change.

    Don Tillman and Rosie Jarman are back. The Wife Project is complete, and Don and Rosie are happily married and living in New York. But they're about to face a new challenge because - surprise - Rosie ... (Goodreads)

  19. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

    by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
    Two teenage boys explore friendship, identity, and family, with unexpected results.

    The book is divided into six sections. In each part we see the two main characters, Aristotle and Dante, discovering more about themselves, more Aristotle than Dante. 15-year-old Aristotle "Ari" ... (Wikipedia)

  20. They Both Die at the End

    by Adam Silvera
    Two strangers, united by fate, explore life and death while forming a unique bond.

    Adam Silvera reminds us that there’s no life without death and no love without loss in this devastating yet uplifting story about two people whose lives change over the course of one unforgettable ... (Goodreads)

  21. My Sister, the Serial Killer

    by Oyinkan Braithwaite
    A darkly comedic novel about a Nigerian woman who must cover up her sister's murders.

    NOMINATED FOR THE 2019 BOOKER PRIZE, WINNER OF THE LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE FOR MYSTERY/THRILLER,FINALIST FOR THE 2019 WOMEN'S PRIZE, Korede’s sister Ayoola is many things: the favorite child, the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. Every Heart a Doorway

    by Seanan McGuire
    A portal fantasy exploring the stories of children who have ventured through magical doorways and returned to the mundane world.

    Rarely, children may find doorways which transport them to other worlds. As a child, Nancy found a doorway that led her to the land of the dead, based on the story of Persephone and Hades . When she ... (Wikipedia)

  23. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

    by Charlie Mackesy
    A heartwarming tale of four unlikely friends on a journey of self-discovery, love, and acceptance.

    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER · USA TODAY BESTSELLER “,The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, is not only a thought-provoking, discussion-worthy story, the book ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Crazy Rich Asians

    by Kevin Kwan
    An entertaining look at the extravagant lifestyles of the ultra-wealthy in Singapore.

    The book is told from the perspective of five main characters: Rachel Chu, Nicholas (Nick) Young, Eleanor Young, Astrid Leong, and Edison Cheng. The story revolves around the grand wedding of ... (Wikipedia)

  25. 10 Blind Dates

    by Ashley Elston
    Sophie's Christmas break is turned upside down when her family sets her up on ten blind dates.

    One broken heart, ten blind dates—and a whole lot of confusion! , "POSITIVELY DELIGHTFUL-all caps-from beginning to end." -, NPR, , Sophie wants one thing for Christmas—a little freedom from her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Girl Last Seen

    by Nina Laurin
    A missing girl returns after 10 years, but her story doesn't add up. Her friend, who was also abducted, tries to uncover the truth.

    Two missing girls. Thirteen years apart. Olivia Shaw has been missing since last Tuesday. She was last seen outside the entrance of her elementary school in Hunts Point wearing a white spring jacket, ... (Goodreads)

  27. Crier's War

    by Nina Varela
    A forbidden romance between a human rebel and an automaton princess leads to a revolution against a tyrannical government.

    From debut author Nina Varela comes the first book in a richly imagined epic fantasy duology about an impossible love between two girls—one human, one Made—whose romance could be the beginning of a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. The Last of August

    by Brittany Cavallaro
    Teen detective Charlotte Holmes and her partner Jamie Watson travel to Sussex to solve a mystery involving Jamie's family.

    In the second brilliant, action-packed book in the Charlotte Holmes series, Jamie Watson and Charlotte Holmes are in a chase across Europe to untangle a web of shocking truths about the Holmes and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Lion's Heat

    by Lora Leigh
    Shifter romance novel featuring a powerful alpha male and a strong-willed female. Steamy scenes and intense action.

    The mating urge cannot be denied... #1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh returns to the world of the Breeds where animal instincts can bring a feral pleasure to every man and his willing ... (Goodreads)

  30. Starry Eyes

    by Jenn Bennett
    Zorie and Lennon, former best friends, get stranded in the wilderness and must confront their past and feelings for each other.

    In this romantic dramedy from the author of, Alex, Approximately, a teen girl’s way-too-ordinary life is driven off the beaten path when she’s abandoned in the wilderness with her worst adversary—the ... (Barnes & Noble)