Review of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) by Ryan L — 30 Oct 2013

Much darker and more sinister than its predecessors.

This review of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) was written by Ryan L on 30 Oct 2013.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has generally received very positive reviews.

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