Daphne Pendergrass

There are many places that I wish I could visit from the HP Wizarding World, but Honeydukes candy shop is pretty high on the list. I mean, who doesn't want candy, even if some of it is a bit dangerous?! And what better way to explore the treats stocked by the store than through a scratch and sniff adventure - it was only a matter of time, really, until this book came out considering what a popular type of children's publication it is. The concept itself is decidedly simple, with readers getting to read about the many tasty treats that Harry and his friends discover throughout their years at Hogwarts and then getting a brief aroma from the scratch and sniff panels to complement the experience. Unfortunately for me most of the scratch and sniff panels were underwhelming, but I blame that on the fact that I borrowed the book from the library and the previous readers used up the panels. Which is probably honestly for the best considering that I'm allergic to most scents, and I'm sure that chemicalized candy is no exception (booo). Thankfully, the well-designed illustrations more than made up for the lack of scent. The artists used carbonized versions of the candies in bright colours and riotous compositions that I feel aptly reflects the decadence of the Honeydukes store as well as accurately portrays the existing design work created by MinaLima. Interspersed throughout are occasional stills from the films (paired usually with direct quotes from the characters) done in a black and white xeroxed style, which breaks up the overwhelming amount of colour that the rest of the illustrations bring to the visual palette. Together, the two styles balance nicely and bring together the films with the fantasy world of Honeydukes.… (more)