Summary: In the captivating novel Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling, the readers are taken on an exciting journey as Harry Potter delves into Lord Voldemort's sinister past. As Harry prepares for the ultimate showdown with his archenemy, he receives crucial guidance from Headmaster Dumbledore and embarks on a dangerous quest to locate and destroy Voldemort's Horcruxes.
Simon Snow and his crew are back from America with another person with them, Shepherd. Simon and Baz must face a new mage who claims to be the chosen one, while Shepherd and Penny try to get rid of Shepherd’s curse. This book is the end to this trilogy and summarizes all the loose ties very well.
Max and the Midknights: Battle of the Bodkins is the second book in the series, this time with evil doppelgangers, even more magic, and tons of humor. This book is definitely one of my favorite books, because this book checks off all the good qualities a good book should have- action, humor, friendships, romance, and mystery! Another reason that I love this book so much is that it also incorporates little illustrations throughout the book, and even changes to a comic sometimes!
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke is a historical fantasy novel set in an alternate 19th-century England where magic once existed but has long since faded into obscurity. The story follows two magicians: the reclusive and cautious Mr. Norrell, who seeks to revive English magic through scholarly study and practical feats, and the charismatic and daring Jonathan Strange, who becomes Norrell’s pupil and later his rival.
Snow, a 17-year-old girl in Whittaker Psychiatric, falls in love with another patient in the hospital, Bale. They have their first kiss and something tragic happens, causing them to separate. Now, Bale has disappeared from the hospital and Snow is distraught. She too escapes with the help of a mystery man she finds in her dreams being pulled towards the magical kingdom, Algrid.
With the beginning comes danger. Hogwarts is no longer safe for students. And Dumbledore, Hogwarts head, realizes that Voldemort is nearby. Including this was the growth of teen love and madness across Hogwarts. What will happen to Hogwarts? Read Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to find out!
In the last installment of the Mirror Visitor series, Ophelia and her husband, Thorn, realize that their search for the Other was ultimately limited to the mirror. As they travel through different lands, obstacles, and riddles, they must confront their passion for each other, which they are forced to keep secret. Ophelia and Thorn must find the Other, whose power is slowly consuming other regions and lands and destroying civilizations, with the threat that their home could very well be next.
Summary: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern is a magical realism novel that follows the lives of two young illusionists, Celia Bowen and Marco Alisdair, who are bound by a lifelong competition orchestrated by their mentors. The competition takes place within a mysterious and enchanting circus, Le Cirque des Rêves, which only opens at night and captivates its visitors with astonishing performances and fantastical wonders.
Summary: In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third installment of J.K. Rowling's iconic series, Harry returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his third year. The story unfolds with the escape of Sirius Black, a dangerous prisoner believed to have betrayed Harry's parents. As Harry grapples with the mysterious connection between Black and his past, he navigates challenges, encounters new characters, and discovers the importance of time in unraveling the truth.
Summary: In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry is unexpectedly entered into the Triwizard Tournament, a dangerous magical competition. As he navigates deadly tasks, he uncovers a dark plot involving Lord Voldemort's return to power. The story explores themes of friendship, courage, and the challenges of growing up in the wizarding world.
