The first 2 books in the series a great but that last one was a chore to read. I hated 90% of that book.
3.5 stars every series has that one book that doesn't grip you as much as the others but is still enjoyable and important to the series overall. For the Harry Potter series this is that book.
A must have for fans of the soap opera Passions. This book serves as sort of a prequel to the main characters that make up the bulk of the storylines.
Read this before watching the TV show. It's a story that's told better in print than on screen. There's a lot to the book, took me about a week to finish it.
Some of the short stories are better than others. A few are very weird. Overall it's a good book for those who like to read but don't have the time (or patience) to devote to a full novel.