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The key concepts revolve around Simon Snow, who has seemingly completed his hero's journey after defeating a villain and winning a war, and even finding love [2]. Despite this success, Simon is struggling to move forward and cannot get off the couch [2]. His best friend suggests a change of scenery is needed for him to see himself in a new light [2].
This leads Simon, along with Penny and Baz, to embark on a road trip across the American West in a vintage convertible [2]. During their travels, they encounter trouble, including dragons, vampires, and strange creatures with shotguns [2]. They also become lost, questioning their original direction [2]. The book explores what happens to the "Chosen One" after saving the day and delves into curiosity about subsequent events rather than initial ones [2].
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From the book
s with an absolutely decadent amount of butter. This description comes from the publisher. *Wayward Son* is the second book of the Simon Snow series, the first of which is *Carry On*; the Simon Snow idea first appeared in *Fangirl*.
Title: Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell Description: **SIMON SNOW IS COMING BACK, AND HE'S COMING TO AMERICA!** The story is supposed to be over. Simon Snow did everything he was supposed to do. He beat the villain. He won the war. He even fell in love. Now comes the good part, right? Now comes the happily ever after.... *So why can't Simon Snow get off the couch?* What he needs, according to his best friend, is a change of scenery. He just needs to see himself in a new light. That's how Simon and Penny and Baz end up in a vintage convertible, tearing across the American West.…