Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
by J.K. Rowling

448 pages

5/5

For twelve long years, the dread fortress of Azkaban held an infamous prisoner named Sirius Black. Convicted of killing thirteen people with a single curse, he was said to be the heir apparent to the Dark Lord, Voldemort.

Now he has escaped, leaving only two clues as to where he might be headed: Harry Potter's defeat of You-Know-Who was Black's downfall as well. And the Azkban guards heard Black muttering in his sleep, "He's at Hogwarts...he's at Hogwarts."

Harry Potter isn't safe, not even within the walls of his magical school, surrounded by his friends. Because on top of it all, there may well be a traitor in their midst.

Yes, yes, y'all!  Whew, this book!

While it's not my favorite of the series (don't worry - it's high!), it is my favorite of the movies.  I just love how Hermione comes into her own here.  I'm mean, she's always been awesome, but she OWNS it from here on.  Awesome.

Harry Potter Series

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#BecRereads2018

Poor, poor Myrtle. She's so aggravating, and I love her. I also love Gilderoy Lockheart, who is a total doofus, whom I enjoy disliking. This series has some of the most unique characters. They all have their own strange personalities and quirks that add a lot to the overall story.

I especially appreciate the clever ending of this book.

Book 3 read in 2018

Pages: 341

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#BecRereads2018

I love this one. I mean, I love all of them, and this isn't my favorite overall (book 5 is). However, I still love this one. I love Buckbeak. I love Sirius. I love the intro of the Marauder's Map. I love the quidditch angst and drama. I enjoy the darkness of the dementors and the snark of Snape.

This one is fantastic. Each book grows the world in a way that is so fascinating and enjoyable, without ever being overwhelming.

I'm so happy that I reread this, even though I've read it about 5 times before.

Book 4 read in 2018

Pages: 435

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#BecRereads2018

I love how the angst and darkness grows as the kids grow. It has been so much fun revisiting these novels. The dance drama cracks me up, and I adore Hagrid.

I'm also excited, because next up is book 5, which is my favorite book. Yay!

Book 7 read in 2018

Pages: 752

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

The escape of Sirius Black, an infamous mass murderer imprisoned in the fortress of Azkaban, has put a damper on Harry Potter's third year at Hogwarts. Black is supposedly after Harry, and now the grounds of Hogwarts are patrolled by dementors, vile creatures who fill those nearby with feelings of hopelessness and despair. But still, life goes on. Harry continues to dominate on the Quidditch field and a cute fourth year has caught his eye. All the while, he never doubts Ron and Hermione, his best friends, have his back. Despite all this, Black's threatening presence continues to loom over Hogwarts and Harry. But if Hogwarts has taught Harry anything, it's that things are not always as they seem.

Book 3 in the Harry Potter series. 435 pages.