Review of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) by Tethysdust — 24 Nov 2016

I was not expecting much, since this is a kind of prequel to Harry Potter based on a fictional textbook. However, J.K. Rowling really did not drop the ball here. I love how she has brought the US wizarding world to life, taking into account a variety of real-life cultural differences between the US and the UK.

There's a lot of imagination and a lot going on in this story, all while it introduces us to a new cast of interesting characters. I liked that the No-Maj character is not simply comic relief (though he is pretty funny).