Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by the wonderful Shanah @ Bionic Book Worm.
I have had such a fun time talking about all things Harry Potter this month. Last but not least, Slytherins! I think Slytherins tend to get a bad reputation, but there is so much that I love about them, and I had the most fun coming up with book recommendations that Slytherins would enjoy.
Here are the Slytherin traits that Shanah shared:
They are ambitious, driven, goal focused, determined, prepared, perfectionists, adaptable, realistic, self reliant, charming, assertive, and ruthless. They are highly selective with their loyalty, love positive attention and thrive on praise, care about the impression they give, demand respect, and can be disloyal.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
The Night Circus is a novel that I think would appeal to people of all houses, but I think what Slytherins will most enjoy about it is the competition. The atmosphere is magical, and there is a romance, but a major plot of the story is a competition where there can only be one winner. It is on your mind the entire time you are reading the novel.
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Everything about Six of Crows screams Slytherin. The main character, Kaz, defines what it means to be a Slytherin- he is bold, assertive, adaptable, ruthless, etc. The story is dark and epic, but I also think the friendships will appeal to Slytherins.
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
This is another case where their are elements of this book that would appeal to all houses, but the competition is the heart of the story and something that Slytherins will really enjoy. I think that they would become very invested in the outcome, and would probably fair pretty well if they themselves were part of OASIS.
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Lady Macbeth is definitely a Slytherin, right? I freaking love her and all of her ruthlessness. Macbeth is definitely my favourite Shakespeare tragedy, and a large part of that is because of Lady Macbeth and the dark elements within the play. If you are a Slytherin looking for pick up something my Shakespeare, please try this one!
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Victor Frankenstein is for sure a Slytherin! He is ambitious to the point that it becomes an obsession, and is willing to bend the rules if that means he succeeds in his goal. Full disclosure, I did not enjoy this book at all but it has been almost fifteen years since I read it so my feelings could be different if I read it now.
Great choices for Slytherin books!
Thank you!
Ahh! Kazzy boy is so a Slytherin. I love all your picks!
He really is. And I love him for it!
Ok I was a bit worried being Slytherin we were going to get a bashing but I’ve read (and loved) all but 2 on this list so spot on!!
I’m glad you agree! I have a lot of a great Slytherins in my life.
Totally agree with Macbeth and Frankenstein!
First two that came to mind!
Six of Crows is so Slytherin! All that scheming and ambition, what else could it possibly be? 😉 And Lady Macbeth and Frankenstein definitely make up the Slytherin portion of the classics.
So true!
I hadn’t thought about Ready Player One that way, but you’re absolutely right!
Glad you agree! There is something in that book for everyone.
Such a great list! Definitely agree about six of crows and Macbeth! And yeah, night circus has something for every house!
Thanks! Glad you agree!
Oooo!! Totally agree with Six of Crows and Macbeth! Such great stories AND totally fitting!
Yes! Perfect Slytherin stories!
Six of Crows is the best Slytheryns ever <3
Truth.
I keep seeing The Night Circus on these ‘books for Slytherins’ lists and I tried reading it once but wasn’t feeling it but it had to do more with me than with the book so I’ll try again~
I must admit that I was expecting more from The Night Circus. It is so overhyped that it is impossible for a book to live up to it.
Wow literally even I have Slytherin on my list.
I’m a Slytherin and love most of these already…
Yay! I nailed it 😋
Great choices! I never would have thought about Frankenstein or The Night Circus, but you are right, they both fit!
Thank you! Glad you agree.
Macbeth is such a smart choice! I am a bit mad with myself for not thinking about any classics myself.
my picks: https://thepunktheory.wordpress.com/2019/02/26/t5t-books-for-slytherins/
Thanks! I just love that play so it often comes to mind.
As a Slytherin, I approve of every single one of these picks!
Yay!
Great choices! And yes…. Macbeth! Absolutely 100% Slytherin and I completely didn’t think of Lady Macbeth and am now kicking myself!
Thanks! Lady Macbeth could be the face of Slytherin!
I’m super late reading this, but I love this list!! x
Yay! 😀
Excellent reading material for us Slytherins. I need to read six of crows as I keep seeing so many good reviews!
It’s the perfect Slytherin book. I truly think you will like it!