Type of read: Commuter Read

What made me pick it up: As a child of the 90s, I literally grew up with Harry Potter. I read the books, watched the movies, and diligently waited for my letter to arrive. Alas, it never did. *sigh*

Overall rating:  Before we get into the actual review, just a reminder that memoir/autobiography authors don't owe us shit, and what they choose to put on the page is their story, how they experienced it, and how they would like us to take in those experiences they had.

I think what I liked the most about 'Beyond the Wand' is how real Felton came across. Do I wish someone would have made them choose chapter titles and not use two for everything? Yes. Do I wish they didn't try to do all the different voices and just read as themselves? Yes. Am I thankful to have gotten a glimpse into the life of Felton. 100%. More than anything, it felt like Felton was writing 'Beyond the Wand' as a sort of cathartic release. Sharing stories and happenings that made them who they are, while also being reflective of times they maybe could have acted differently. I appreciate the realness of Felton in 'Beyond the Wand' but did feel that the majority of it was still just a tiiiiiiiiiiiissssshhhhh surface level. But again, we aren't owed anything, so I'm thankful for the glimpse. If you're a Harry Potter fan, and love rooting for your favorite Slytherin bad boy, 'Beyond the Wand' is a good read that doesn't ruin too much of the magic.

Reader's Note: 'Beyond the Wand' includes themes of drug and alcohol use, mentions of rehab, and discussions of mental health.