Reviews by Category: Fantasy

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a book that follows a boy by the name Harry Potter through his journey into the wizarding world and community. This is the first book in a seven book series, all of which follow the same character as he grows. Harry is an orphan who has been looked after by his aunt and uncle. This family is ruthless to Harry, especially when strange things happen around him. When discovering his heritage, Harry must change his worldview and face challenges no one could ever imagine.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the second book in the world acclaimed Harry Potter series. This book follows Harry in his second year at Hogwarts as he continues to fall into strange adventures, face new foes and develop his magic. Suddenly messages written in blood start showing up on the walls of Hogwarts corridors, and people seem to think Harry is to blame. With his friends Ron and Hermione, he sets off to investigate the threats.

One competition, twenty-three killers, warriors and thieves including Celaena Sardothien. Celaena is an 18-year-old assassin who lives in a land without magic and a king who rules with a high hand. Celaena is summoned to the castle not to kill royalty but to compete for her freedom. If she wins, she is released from prison to serve as the king’s champion. Celaena becomes tangled in the evil that dwells inside the castle of glass. Her fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival as her competitors start dying one by one.

Jude has lived a rough life. After witnessing her parents murder, she finds her and her siblings taken away by their killer to the land of Faerie, a place where being a human is frowned upon. Jude must learn to live like the magical creatures there and must avoid being tormented by the cruel Prince Cardan and his friends. In this new world, Jude must prove herself before the King and must make difficult decisions as royal scandals and crimes occur. 

Caraval is about a teenage girl named Scarlett Dragna, who, from a young age, has always been deeply interested in the Caraval games. Her grandmother used to tell her and her sister, Donatella, stories of these magical games, and Scarlett has always dreamed of being able to attend one. They seem straight out of a fairytale. These games are hosted by a mysterious man named “Legend”, also known as Caraval’s Game Master. Scarlett sent letters to Legend each year, requesting an invitation to the games.

Harry Potter’s second year at Hogwarts takes a turn for the worse when a hidden chamber is opened, unleashing a dark creature that terrorizes students. As fear spreads throughout the school, Harry, Hermione, and Ron are determined to piece together clues about the chamber’s origins and its connection to Salazar Slytherin. With the help of a mysterious diary, they uncover bewildering secrets about the school’s past - but time is running out, and Harry must face grave danger before his closest friends succumb to the growing threat.

In his third year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter faces a new threat when Sirius Black, a highly dangerous prisoner believed to be one of Voldemort’s followers, escapes from Azkaban, the jail for the most ruthless rule-breakers of the wizarding world. Rumors spread that Sirius is coming after Harry, prompting Dumbledore to lock the school down, surrounding it with terrifying, soul-sucking dementors. As Harry dives deeper into the situation, he learns new information about his fateful past, and the event that changed his life forever. 

For Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth book of the Harry Potter series, Harry is unexpectedly selected to participate in the legendary Triwizard Tournament, a magical competition meant for only the most talented wizards. With three dangerous tasks laid ahead of him, Harry will have to take heavy losses, face massive, fire breathing dragons, and navigate a treacherous maze. His journey will take an unexpected turn for the worse when Voldemort’s return becomes inevitable.

Eleven-year-old Harry Potter is first introduced to the wizarding world by a towering, sasquatch looking man named Hagrid, who informs him that he’s a wizard and is invited to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Here, he will begin a journey of magic like no other. He will make loyal friends, learn of the rich history of the magical world, and conjure otherworldly spells. Along the way, he will uncover secrets about his dark past and face off against the most dangerous wizard known to man - all in his first year.

Namesake by Adrienne Young is the sequel to Fable. This book continues the story of Fable, a 17 year-old girl who was left on the island of Javal by her father. Fable is able to save up money to seek voyage out of the island with West and his crew. They travel across the Narrows and attempt to survive the challenges that come along their way. Fable learns more about her mother and a family friend Clove, who she thought was dead.