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Rating: 4.5

This book is the best in the series so far, with a few caveats.

First, there were a few chapters that could have been cut. I feel like the middle of this book is really dragged out.

Second, I feel like the trio fight way too often throughout the course of the book. The friend discourse on top of the other sub-plots felt really heavy handed and drawn out.

As for some things I enjoyed:

the addition of new magic schools was a fun touch, I loved hearing about how each differed from Hogwarts. I also really enjoyed the first part of the book and felt that the bit about the Quidditch World Cup had great visuals.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book more than the previous one and am excited to continue the series.

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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jannetommo's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark 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? Yes

5.0

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adventurous funny 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? No

4.0

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adventurous dark 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

4.5

Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Author: J.K. Rowling
Series Harry Potter #4
Genre: YA Fantasy
Rating: 4.5
Pub Date: July 8, 2000

T H R E E • W O R D S

Mysterious • Entertaining • Somber

📖 S Y N O P S I S

Harry, now in his fourth year at Hogwarts, finds himself dreaming of winning the Triwizard Tournament. Unfortunately for him, only those over the age of seventeen are allowed to compete. When the Goblet of Fire reveals the names of the players chosen, Harry is shocked to see his name. Unsure how his name even got into the Goblet, he will be forced to compete and faced death-defying tasks in order to survive.

💭 T H O U G H T S

As a teen, I remember loving this book the most, and re-reading it now (as an adult) I can definitely understand why. It is jam packed with action! So much so that I completely forgot about some of it. The Quidditch World Cup felt like an enchanting experience and draws similarities to what I would imagine it to be like to attend the World Cup of Soccer. Then there's the Triwizard Tournament that is terrifying and entertaining all on its own.

It was certainly nice to see some growth in the relationships. And I appreciated the spotlight on Fred and George throughout the book as they pursue the dream of opening a joke shop despite countless setbacks.

Again, the writing isn't always strong, but I must comment on the foresight and planning that would have needed to be executed in order to write this series.

In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire the series turns darker and the maturity level goes up a notch. It's where you can truly see the the battle against Lord Voldemort truly beginning.

📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• readers of all ages!

⚠️ CW: death, death of parent, child death, murder, torture, violence, bullying, blood, fatphobia, child abuse

🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S

"Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery."

"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided."

"Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open."

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is where the series starts getting dark and characters start dying. This is where JK Rowling really starts showing how much she’s grown as an author. This series is fabulous; I’ve read the books over and over and they’re always fresh.

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sophie42's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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