Genre: YA Fiction, Fantasy, Myths and legends, Adventure.
Key Stage: KS3+.
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling (2000)
This book is about Harry Potter’s (now 14 years old) fifth year at Hogwarts. When the Triwizard Tournament is introduced, a dark force reckons with it and Harry enters a dangerous journey of adventure. New teachers such as Mad-Eye Moody are hired and there are new spells galore as well as many different fictional creatures such as dragons, nymphs etc who join Harry along the way. Unfortunately some innocent souls die along the way too in the cursed massacre of the Triwizard Cup. This book (spoiler) also includes a little romance halfway.
The book is categorized as fantasy, action and thriller due to the mythical creatures and spells, as well as dark topics like death, and lastly conflict. I would recommend this book to those who enjoy and are intrigued with fantasy, as well as those who like good hand-to-hand combat. The ideal age range spans from teenagers to adults due to some dark factors in it but generally, I would say that this book suited for the advanced readers as this isn’t the easiest read out there. Still, it can test your curiosity.
I enjoyed this book because my favourite genre is fantasy and the wonderful technical vocab and intriguing descriptions drew me in. Furthermore, it’s the longest of all the Harry Potter novels and so is a great form of relaxation in getting away from reality by escaping into the beautiful, wizarding world. In all, it’s a great, captivating novel.
If you are into, fantasy, and adventure, this is for you.
Reviewer: Alexander, Year 8