A review by ariel_marie
Beyond the Wand: The Magic & Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

The very first time I took the Pottermore house quiz, I was in denial about being a Slytherin. Me? In the same house as Draco Malfoy, Severus Snape, LORD VOLDERMORT? Wild (though, Draco 😏) Eventually, I changed my tune & I am a proud Slytherin. Why wouldn’t I want to be in a house with traits like cunning, ambition, leadership, & determination? Also, our sweet baby Draco had such a beautiful character arc. 💚

Beyond the Wand just solidified my love of Malfoy & being a Slytherin. I loved getting to see what life was like for Tom Felton during his HP days. The way he read the story to us felt like listening to a friend. It was engaging, funny, & inviting. I loved getting to hear his opinion on his character as an adult & what he took away from the films. I thought this book was going to be mainly about HP but the last 2-hours of the story was the most important part of the whole story. Tom’s journey with recovery, mental health, & finding a balance was told so beautifully.

Shoutout to @josieandherkinny for sending me pictures of the foreward written by Emma Watson. It was not included in the audiobook unfortunately. That foreward was a love letter & I am so honored they shared it with us. No one can make me believe they are not in love. ❤️✨
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