I have been putting this book of for a long time. I wasn’t aloud to read in when I was little and even after that, I didn't pick it up because I was scared of the hype. Well, I’m really glad I read it. And, when I say really glad, I mean really, really glad.

Here are a few reasons why this book is unlike anything I have ever read before (I say a few, because if I listed all of them, it would be the longest post ever):

1. World Building: The World that J.K. Rowling has managed to create is mind boggling. The thought of this world is crazy to me. I just can’t imagine having all of it in my head. It is amazing to think that this was all in Mrs. Rowling’s head. And, not just this, but 7 books worth of this. That is insane. I just have to commend her, because having all of this in her head. It’s just magical.

2. Writing: I usually don’t like books in third person, but this one really got to me. This writing style reminded me of books I read when I was little. I was surprised that this book could do that because most books I read that are like this come off as juvenile. But, this one, just so happened to magically transport me back to the top of my bunk bed, reading under the covers with a flash light. Not many books can do that, but this one did.

3. Characters: I am just amazed that in the first book of a series, I can feel this attached to the characters. Usually, it’s only the main characters that I am connected to, but with this books, it’s most of them. I’m in love with ALL of the character (besides YOU KNOW WHO). That doesn’t happen often. That doesn’t happen at all. But, it did with this book.

4. Humor: I don’t know about you guys, but I was laughing so hard at the silliest little things. I didn’t expect that, but I’m glad it was there.

5. Plot Twists: Since everyone and their mom as read these books, I’ve had a lot spoiled. I thought I knew most of the plot twists. But, I guess I didn’t. I was sure I had solved the mystery, but I was wrong. I just can’t wait to keep going to see what else surprises me.

I wasn’t expecting to fall in love with this book, mostly because of the hype. But, THANK GOODNESS the book lived up to the hype. Just once, the book was just as good as everyone claimed it to be.

If you haven’t read this book, I really think you should. I’m not promising that you will love it as much as I do, or everyone else for that matter, but I do promise you that you will be transported somewhere. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to be transported somewhere that is so well planned out, it just has to be real.