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Leere Schatten

Jessica Townsend

4.49 AVERAGE

adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Every reread the story gets better, and I enjoy a different aspect.
adventurous mysterious tense

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Magnificent!

wow wow wow Jesus Christ I love this so much I'm gonna cry (already did, btw) a perfect middle grade series,,,, the whimsy, the plot, the themes, the world building, the humor, the darkness looming right around the corner,,,, WOW
adventurous emotional funny hopeful relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

We're back for more colourful, sweet, imaginative, daring adventures with Morrigan and her friends. As Morrigan begins to learn more about being a wundersmith, a nasty illness is infecting wunimals, bringing fear and confusion for Nevermoor. Complete with librarians, this is a fun episode in a delightful series.
adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

These books continue to be magical. This one was a bit less magical than the second, perhaps because the themes were a bit heavier in a post-VOVID-lockdown, post-2020 world, but still a very good read. The characters and worldbuilding continue to be outstanding.
adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

my ultimate comfort book

This series continues to be all wonder (sorry, wunder) and a wild joy and Hollowpox is remarkably relevant in a time of pandemic and division. I’m so excited to watch the rest of the books unfold.

Yet another superb instalment. I don't know how she did it but Jessica scarily predicted the 2020 pandemic in this book. As well as it being a great story, world, and concept, it was really nice to see some deeper themes of prejudice and political power being explored here for younger audiences.
These books are just so fun too. As a librarian I just LOVE the idea of the Gobleian Library.

I adore Gemma Whelan's narration too.