Infatuated by Fiction discussion

I am currently reading the Harry Potter series for the first time right now but I would love to hear what you all love and dislike between the two time periods. Do any of the characters in this story remind you of characters from the Harry Potter time? What made this novel enjoyable to you?

I know a lot of people had problems with this new story but I absolutly loved it. I love the Harry Potter universe so much and I'm so glad that J.K. Rowling is exploring all of the different areas the world has to offer. I thought the movie was really well done and captured the spirit that I loved so much in the original stories.