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orchidlilly's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Grief
Moderate: Mental illness, Blood, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Ableism, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Stalking, Murder, Physical abuse, Death, and Violence
Minor: Classism, Religious bigotry, Misogyny, Racism, Fire/Fire injury, Xenophobia, Fatphobia, Sexism, and Antisemitism
wishyouweresober's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Again such an amazing book and the writing is just *chef's kiss*.
Content Warnings
Minor: Vomit, Violence, Death of parent, Bullying, Blood, Animal cruelty, Death, and Animal death
lunar_witch's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Blood, Bullying, Body shaming, Slavery, Animal death, Death, Fatphobia, and Hate crime
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Grief
wetpancake's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Vomit
sophie42's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Blood
Moderate: Vomit, Child death, Medical content, Slavery, Hate crime, and Bullying
Minor: Car accident and Fire/Fire injury
bujo_bellel's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It was quite an interesting read. As it seems so with Harry Potter books, I didn't like the first third/quarter but after the mystery/problem started happening I was quite immersed into the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, and Blood
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Death of parent
sarahsbookss's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Car accident, Violence, Vomit, Child death, Kidnapping, and Self harm
allisonshewfelt's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Lockhart forgetting who he was was the best part
As usual this was such a fun read. It took me a little time to get back into it since I read the first one last year. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I read it in fall or winter it's just that type of series. For the love of God I couldn't read it with hp ambiences I don't know what's wrong with me. I did that with the first one and it was amazing.
The ending was really epic and I was in the dark the whole time about how people were getting petrified and what the creature was. It was definitely a little scarier that the first. The final battle in the chamber was so fun to read too
As usual this was such a fun read. It took me a little time to get back into it since I read the first one last year. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I read it in fall or winter it's just that type of series. For the love of God I couldn't read it with hp ambiences I don't know what's wrong with me. I did that with the first one and it was amazing.
The ending was really epic and I was in the dark the whole time about how people were getting petrified and what the creature was. It was definitely a little scarier that the first. The final battle in the chamber was so fun to read too
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Bullying
Minor: Blood
skeptic_hecate's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Joanne being transphobic still taints this book for me, however I must say I enjoyed it even more than the first one, I really love the characterization and the magic in every chapter. Something new to discover every way, I will continue with the saga.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Death of parent, and Bullying
kelly_e's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Author: J.K. Rowling
Series Harry Potter #2
Genre: YA Fantasy
Rating: 4.0
Pub Date: July 2 1998
T H R E E • W O R D S
Enchanting • Nostalgic • Fun
📖 S Y N O P S I S
After an awful summer at the Dursley's, Harry cannot wait to return to Hogwarts for his second year. However, just before he is set to go back, he receives a dire warning from Dobby not to return. Harry disregards the warning, but little does he know his second year will be just as eventful as his first as the mystery surrounding the infamous Chamber of Secrets takes centre stage.
💭 T H O U G H T S
I've been thoroughly enjoying my re-read of this series and a return to the magical world that is Hogwarts. Although book two is one of my least favourites, it does introduce a ton of characters, plot points and aspects that will play a major role in future books. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets continues to build the world of Hogwarts, and demonstrates how Harry, Ron and Hermione work together as a team to get things accomplished. I loved the introduction of Parseltongue, the Polyjuice potion, and a more in depth glimpse into the various classes. It all made me want to be transported to Hogwarts.
One of the opening scenes with Dobby attempting to dissuade Harry from returning to school is so chaotic that it evoked anxiety in me (but I love how the Dobby story played out in the end) and the scene where Harry and Ron arrive at the school always cracks me up for some reason. Harry's time spent with the Weasley's endeared them to be even further, and I loved how Ginny gained a more prominent role.
While there is a lot of serious stuff going on, there is also a lot of humour which is part of the reason I love this series. There's no doubt Rowling is a fantastic storyteller. My criticism would definitely be that it felt like the action ended and the school year was wrapped up all too quickly. I can't recall if this is consistent across the books or not, but I enjoyed the quiet wrapping up of all the school related aspects, which felt lacking here.
I'll be continuing on with listening and reading along in my physical book as a move through the series. The audio really brings to life different personality traits in some of the characters. I'll be picking up book three is July.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• readers of all ages!
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."
"You will also find that help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it."
Author: J.K. Rowling
Series Harry Potter #2
Genre: YA Fantasy
Rating: 4.0
Pub Date: July 2 1998
T H R E E • W O R D S
Enchanting • Nostalgic • Fun
📖 S Y N O P S I S
After an awful summer at the Dursley's, Harry cannot wait to return to Hogwarts for his second year. However, just before he is set to go back, he receives a dire warning from Dobby not to return. Harry disregards the warning, but little does he know his second year will be just as eventful as his first as the mystery surrounding the infamous Chamber of Secrets takes centre stage.
💭 T H O U G H T S
I've been thoroughly enjoying my re-read of this series and a return to the magical world that is Hogwarts. Although book two is one of my least favourites, it does introduce a ton of characters, plot points and aspects that will play a major role in future books. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets continues to build the world of Hogwarts, and demonstrates how Harry, Ron and Hermione work together as a team to get things accomplished. I loved the introduction of Parseltongue, the Polyjuice potion, and a more in depth glimpse into the various classes. It all made me want to be transported to Hogwarts.
One of the opening scenes with Dobby attempting to dissuade Harry from returning to school is so chaotic that it evoked anxiety in me (but I love how the Dobby story played out in the end) and the scene where Harry and Ron arrive at the school always cracks me up for some reason. Harry's time spent with the Weasley's endeared them to be even further, and I loved how Ginny gained a more prominent role.
While there is a lot of serious stuff going on, there is also a lot of humour which is part of the reason I love this series. There's no doubt Rowling is a fantastic storyteller. My criticism would definitely be that it felt like the action ended and the school year was wrapped up all too quickly. I can't recall if this is consistent across the books or not, but I enjoyed the quiet wrapping up of all the school related aspects, which felt lacking here.
I'll be continuing on with listening and reading along in my physical book as a move through the series. The audio really brings to life different personality traits in some of the characters. I'll be picking up book three is July.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• readers of all ages!
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."
"You will also find that help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Blood, and Child abuse
Moderate: Violence, Body shaming, and Fatphobia
Minor: Death and Death of parent