A review by mello_t
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

5.0

After loving the first book and falling into the magical world again as an adult, I knew I had to keep going. I always said that Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was my least favorite movie by far, and I never had a good reason, honestly. That changed after reading the actual book.

The magical feeling and the childlike energy stayed the same, and I couldn't get enough of it. Going to classes, exploring Hogwarts Castle, and learning more and more about the dangers around was amazing, just like in the first book, but this time you could notice the sudden hints of darkness here and there.

Every single chapter was special. The characters were well written, the story wasn't slow or boring, and the small hints that were placed around the book made me jump with joy every time I noticed them. I couldn't get enough of talking about the history of Hogwarts and the specific houses and their founders; it was by far the most interesting part of the book since I love the lore.

After finishing the book, I was certain that this would definitely be in my top 5, maybe even my top 3. I actually went back and watched the movie, and after reading the book, I actually saw the magic and beauty of the movie after years of saying that I do not enjoy this one that much.