Reviews by Category: Fantasy

Splinters of Scarlet is by Emily Bain Murphy, the genre is YA historical fantasy. It’s about a girl

named Marit whose father died in a mining accident, and was moved to an orphanage where

she eventually grew out of the age limit for being adopted. Even when she has every reason to

be bitter, she's not and tries her best to get her friend Eve adopted. On the day of Eve's last

chance to be adopted by someone, Marit uses her magic to sew an amazing costume for Eve.

Unlocked by Shannon Messenger is #8.5 in the Keeper of The Lost Cities fantasy series. The first half of

the book is bonus material. It contains summaries of all the major characters, extra bits of information

from the Lost Cities, portraits, and much more. The second half of the book is the novella. The novella

alternates between Sophie and Keefe’s perspectives. In the novella, Keefe is recovering and struggling to

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K Rowling is undoubtedly a fantastic book. I

loved reading about the Knight Bus, the Marauders, the Dementors, Buckbeak, and all the little

details that made this book stand out. I even liked Draco and Snape in this book despite their

unlikeable personalities, which says something. As for the mystery behind the Prisoner of

Azkaban, I found it thrilling and shocking. There are so many great things about this book; I

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K Rowling is the ultimate pivotal point in the Harry

Potter series-- as not only is it the turning point between Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort’s

dynamic but just about for every character. The Triwizard tournament is also super entertaining

to read about with all its twists and turns. But the book's ending by far takes the cake as Harry

Potter comes face to face with the Dark Lord once more.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K Rowling is interesting, to say the least. The whole plot

revolves around Harry’s son, Albus, and Draco’s son, Scorpius, getting their hands on a

time-turner and using it to save someone from the past. Now that may sound familiar to you,

Harry Potter fans, and that is because it has the same plot as Harry Potter and the Prisoner of

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K Rowling is an underrated masterpiece in my opinion. As for despite it being one of people’s least-liked books out of the series, I found it to be super entertaining. J.K Rowling’s use of mystery and suspense keeps readers interested and wanting to know more. That being said, I do think there were some unnecessary subjects covered throughout the book not worth mentioning.

Being the first book in the Harry Potter Franchise, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is a fantastic start- giving readers a great understanding of the magical world before them. J.K Rowling’s introduction of characters and their personalities being fabulous all the more. I find this book very enjoyable to read as you learn so much about Harry and his friends throughout the book.

Woven is the story of Nels, who has been desperate to be a knight for the kingdom of Avërand since he was young. However, despite his height and strength, he’s ignored by the knighthood. Instead, Nels goes around helping his village, until he is murdered. Nels awakes as a ghost, only able to be seen by spoiled princess Tyra. The two must work together to find out who killed Nels, and how it all relates to an ancient needle with the ability to mend and weave the world.

     Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in the Harry Potter series and is written by J.K. Rowling. In this entry, Harry and his friends look forward to spending their summer by watching the Quidditch World Cup live and experience the skills of quidditch phenoms such as Victor Krum. However, mysterious things occur at the Cup and the threat of Voldemort, and his followers grow stronger.