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4.49 AVERAGE
I love these books. The world of Nevermoor is fascinating and so intriguing.
The idea of ghostly hours is brilliant. Morrigan's abilities as a Wundersmith really develop in this book and the ending hints at exciting things in the future.
There's a lot more about Squall in this book - his history and he's a much more complicated character when he visits Morrigan this time.
So many elements of the book are clever - the reveal about Santa and the Snow Queen, the Gobliean library. There's also real tension between the Concerned Citizens of Nevermoor and the Wunimals; Morrigan and many, many people. You just want to keep reading to make sure everything works out.
I highly recommend this series - it's brilliant.
The idea of ghostly hours is brilliant. Morrigan's abilities as a Wundersmith really develop in this book and the ending hints at exciting things in the future.
There's a lot more about Squall in this book - his history and he's a much more complicated character when he visits Morrigan this time.
So many elements of the book are clever - the reveal about Santa and the Snow Queen, the Gobliean library. There's also real tension between the Concerned Citizens of Nevermoor and the Wunimals; Morrigan and many, many people. You just want to keep reading to make sure everything works out.
I highly recommend this series - it's brilliant.
Oh. Oh yes. If you are already reading this series then I don’t need to convince you to start. Because you will be in love with it already. If you haven’t started this series… What on earth are you doing? The first book of the series is Nevermoor. Get it and read it now!
Hollowpox: The hunt for Morrigan Crow is the third book in the series. The story picks up where book two left off. Morrigan, at last, is studying the Wretched Arts and as with everything she has discovered, there is more involved than meets the eye. But bubbling away in the background something horrible, something ghastly, is happening. An illness is spreading throughout the Free State and it is infecting Wunimals, turning them from peaceful and talented citizens to mindless furious creatures unable to control their behaviour, hurting themselves and anyone around them.
Morrigan Crow is such a fabulous main character. Alone and lonely for so long, afraid of her knack and what it means for her and all of Nevermoor, she is at long last feeling accepted and a part of something greater. Her 919 teammates are her family now that the trust exercise is over and the ghastly market has been destroyed. Unit 919 are told the secrets of the Wonderous Society and now that they are in on the secret they are put to work. That’s not all, Morrigan is finally being taught her knack. At long last she is truly happy. There’s a third school and it is all for her! Learning about her knack becomes a bit of an obsession. Her total focus on her studies means less time for her friends, but hey, it’s her studies, focusing on her schoolwork must be good, right? And at last she is learning there might be a good side to being a Wundersmith. She is starting to get her powers under control and everything is going along swimmingly…
Her friendships and relationships are flourishing. Her patron Jupiter North is as caring and wonderful as ever (if very busy and always distracted). The Hotel Deucalian is as bright and madly entertaining as always, though its mood-swings make it suddenly unpredictable when it enters the “Mad Sulk”. The inhabitants are as loving, obsessive, erratic and eccentric as they have ever been, and of course, there is the fabulous Fenestra – the Magnificat – a classic cat who is both protective and standoffish. You don’t want to get on her bad side! (Fen is one of my absolute favourite characters.)
But there is darkness on the horizon. A virus is spreading and it is infecting the glorious Wunimals. Before long all of the Free State is affected, drawing Morrigan out of her studies and into a dangerous world. There must be a way to save her friends. But will the solution she discovers make matters worse for everyone?
This book, this entire series, is like a starburst of primary colours. Every description, word, emotion, location and action simply explodes with colour, light and life. This is a gloriously clever world and it just keeps getting better! Jessica Townsend is a gift to children’s literature. This series is the perfect series to read and share. For yourself and for your children. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Hollowpox: The hunt for Morrigan Crow is the third book in the series. The story picks up where book two left off. Morrigan, at last, is studying the Wretched Arts and as with everything she has discovered, there is more involved than meets the eye. But bubbling away in the background something horrible, something ghastly, is happening. An illness is spreading throughout the Free State and it is infecting Wunimals, turning them from peaceful and talented citizens to mindless furious creatures unable to control their behaviour, hurting themselves and anyone around them.
Morrigan Crow is such a fabulous main character. Alone and lonely for so long, afraid of her knack and what it means for her and all of Nevermoor, she is at long last feeling accepted and a part of something greater. Her 919 teammates are her family now that the trust exercise is over and the ghastly market has been destroyed. Unit 919 are told the secrets of the Wonderous Society and now that they are in on the secret they are put to work. That’s not all, Morrigan is finally being taught her knack. At long last she is truly happy. There’s a third school and it is all for her! Learning about her knack becomes a bit of an obsession. Her total focus on her studies means less time for her friends, but hey, it’s her studies, focusing on her schoolwork must be good, right? And at last she is learning there might be a good side to being a Wundersmith. She is starting to get her powers under control and everything is going along swimmingly…
Her friendships and relationships are flourishing. Her patron Jupiter North is as caring and wonderful as ever (if very busy and always distracted). The Hotel Deucalian is as bright and madly entertaining as always, though its mood-swings make it suddenly unpredictable when it enters the “Mad Sulk”. The inhabitants are as loving, obsessive, erratic and eccentric as they have ever been, and of course, there is the fabulous Fenestra – the Magnificat – a classic cat who is both protective and standoffish. You don’t want to get on her bad side! (Fen is one of my absolute favourite characters.)
But there is darkness on the horizon. A virus is spreading and it is infecting the glorious Wunimals. Before long all of the Free State is affected, drawing Morrigan out of her studies and into a dangerous world. There must be a way to save her friends. But will the solution she discovers make matters worse for everyone?
This book, this entire series, is like a starburst of primary colours. Every description, word, emotion, location and action simply explodes with colour, light and life. This is a gloriously clever world and it just keeps getting better! Jessica Townsend is a gift to children’s literature. This series is the perfect series to read and share. For yourself and for your children. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
4,5
This is my favorite of the Nevermoor series so far. It was excellent and the author outdid herself in term of writing style, atmosphere, plot and character development for Morrigan. The plot was more centered on morals and ethics which I absolutely done. It was done in such an intelligent way in the middle grade genre. I loved the writing style which keeps on improving and has become so sharp now. Every sentence has a purpose. The humour is well woven into the characters and doesn’t feel odd at all. I find myself laughing multiple time. The character of Morrigan is subtly growing in front of our eyes. J think the next book will be centered on her growth more as she becomes a teen. I ready this 500 pages + novel in 3 days and I want more. I totally recommend this amazing series. I am counting the days until the next instalment.
This is my favorite of the Nevermoor series so far. It was excellent and the author outdid herself in term of writing style, atmosphere, plot and character development for Morrigan. The plot was more centered on morals and ethics which I absolutely done. It was done in such an intelligent way in the middle grade genre. I loved the writing style which keeps on improving and has become so sharp now. Every sentence has a purpose. The humour is well woven into the characters and doesn’t feel odd at all. I find myself laughing multiple time. The character of Morrigan is subtly growing in front of our eyes. J think the next book will be centered on her growth more as she becomes a teen. I ready this 500 pages + novel in 3 days and I want more. I totally recommend this amazing series. I am counting the days until the next instalment.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, Grief, Classism, Pandemic/Epidemic
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Love this series more and more. Can’t wait to find out what happens to Morrigan Crow next!
Totally enjoying this series. Happy for this to be the first book I finished in 2021. I did start it in 2020, but I think that it should count to 2021. Getting more complex and deeper as we get further into this world.