Kierra Lewis, a US influencer, has taken TikTok by storm with her emotional reactions while reading the Harry Potter books for the first time. Known for her ‘spicy’ reviews of erotic literature, Lewis began posting TikToks about the JK Rowling series last year and has since garnered a massive following of 1.5 million fans. Her tearful journey through the wizarding world has captivated viewers and built a cult following for her #BookTok content.
Initially sceptical about the hype surrounding Harry Potter, Lewis posted in one of her first videos: „I’m taking notes on the damn book thought y’all wizardry people was hyping up this sh*t. I thought y’all was being dramatic the way I’m already engulfed into this story.“ However, as she delved deeper into the series, she found herself becoming emotionally attached to the characters and plot twists.
Lewis has posted 67 videos chronicling her experience reading the seven-book series, admitting that she „cried multiple times“ at the more emotional moments. The Prisoner of Azkaban and The Goblet of Fire were particularly impactful for her, with the latter causing her to lose an eyelash due to crying so often. Her emotional reactions to key moments in the books, such as the death of Cedric Diggory in The Goblet of Fire, have resonated with her followers and garnered widespread attention.
As Lewis prepares to continue her journey through the final three books of the series, her followers have expressed a mix of admiration, amusement, and anxiety for what lies ahead. Many have warned her of the emotional rollercoaster she is about to embark on, with one commenter urging her to „take a break“ before diving into the darker themes of the later books.
Research has shown that the Harry Potter series remains immensely popular, with the final book, The Deathly Hallows, rated as the most popular in the US. However, in the UK, the popularity of the series appears to wane as it progresses, with fewer readers having completed the later books. Despite this, the impact of the series on readers of all ages is undeniable, with first edition copies of the books fetching high prices at auction and continuing to captivate new generations of readers.
As Kierra Lewis prepares to tackle the next book in the series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, her followers eagerly await her emotional reactions and insights into the beloved wizarding world. With her engaging content and heartfelt responses to the books, Lewis has solidified her place as a prominent figure in the #BookTok community and a source of entertainment and inspiration for fans of literature worldwide.