As the Texan half-Mexican son of the first female president of the United States, Alex Claremont-Diaz is used to the spotlight. He has a carefully cultivated public image as America's heartthrob, with an easy intelligence and a devil-may-care attitude. He's careful to hide his sense of isolation, the insomnia, the way he throws himself into work or school when life becomes too much, and even his reading glasses from the outside world, only allowing his sister and their best f

There is a definite appeal to a story that contains fantastical elements that exist in a modern setting, made evident by the success of protagonists like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Bella Swan. If this is a genre that you enjoy, Carry on by Rainbow Rowell is a must-read. There are plenty of fun parallels and homages to the popular Wizarding World that’s captivated an entire generation, while offering unique twists and perspectives that will make the reader dissect ever