A review by _chelseachelsea
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling

5.0

HBP is, in my opinion, the strongest novel in this series - at least in terms of story. Insight into the history of a killer, the unrelenting knowledge that a sinister plot is brimming just below the surface, and the shocking tragedy of the last five chapters make it an absolutely unforgettable piece of the Potter Puzzle. I first read it when it was released, but I consistently come back to re-read it any time I'm craving a trip to the wizarding world.