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Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend

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zozo_reads's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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genny's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted 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

4.0

The comparison to Harry Potter can't be helped - we've got an unloved 11-year-old protagonist who gets whisked away to a magical world where they discover their own abilities, a sense of belonging, and a mysterious connection to the big bad villain...but that's not to say that Nevermoor is unoriginal! In fact, I'm impressed by how unique the world is despite the mentioned tropes. I read a review that likened the setting to a cross between Hogwarts and Lewis Carroll's Wonderland, which is pretty spot on. It does feel a little too random at times (or maybe that's my age talking), so hopefully the world will feel more "cohesive" in the next books.

It only took a few pages for me to love Morrigan and want to adopt her, haha. That the Wundersmith was written as a larger than life villain, too large to be believable for Morrigan, more myth than man...

only for that to be completely subverted by the reveal of Mr. Jones and how he had orchestrated everything from the beginning...

very cool. The humor always hits, too! This was a delightful start to a series and I'm already diving into the sequel.

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lusandra's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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emily_mh's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

UGH, PERFECTION. This has all the creativity and and whimsy of A Series of Unfortunate Events, without the author having been accused of sexual harassment. The world-building is so fun and imaginative and has a steampunk vibe to it. I didn't want it to end, and I cannot WAIT to borrow the next book from my library.

As a side note, I listened to the audiobook. Let me just say that Gemma Whelan does an ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL JOB!! It reminded me of audiobook CDs I used to borrow from the library and play on my bulky CD player to get to sleep when I was a kid. Definitely my favourite audiobook of the year so far.

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bee_interrupted's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I listened to the audio book, Gemma Whelan is a great narrator who made the book a fun and entertaining listen.
I would recommend it more for children and teens though, I just felt a bit too old for it. Nevertheless, tge characters were diverse, interesting and likeable and I found myself rooting for Morrigan throughout the trials.
I could see thus as a good book to read to/with your kids.

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bookishandjoyceful's review

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This a whimsical story of Morrigan Crow who grows up cursed, being blamed for anything bad that happens in her community, all because of what day she was born. She then runs and escapes death into a magical world of Nevermoor. However, it isn’t as simple as just escaping death when she realizes in order to stay in Nevermoor she must be one of nine people to win a competition to join the Wundrous Society. Morrigan, who the only talent she knows she has is to cause destruction, must navigate this competition and this new magical world she had no clue that existed.

Nevermoor is a fun whimsical story, it is action packed and you can truly picture this world that Jessica Townsend built. I loved the character of Morrigan Crow as she is naive about what is happening around her, but so are you as things just continue to develop and learn about Nevermoor and the Wundrous Society. This is a series and I look forward to seeing what else happens in this adventure!

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hannaws's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Ginger was an understatement, Morrigan thought, trying to hide her astonishment as the hat came off. Ginger of the Year or King Ginger or Big Gingery President of the Ginger Foundation for the Incurably Ginger would have been more accurate. His mane of bright copper waves could probably have won awards.

I don't really read middle grade books, don't really know why though. Maybe because these never pop up in any recommendations since I mostly read YA/A books? But I am so going to continue with this series and start spreading my reading to middle grade books as well, if they all are going to be like Nevermoor!

Nevermoor was most definitely full of pretty much everything. Morrigan went through a horrible childhood back at the Crow manor, still managing to stay sane and friendly! But she is saved by this ginger man, supposedly to make her life better. But does that truly get better or possibly even worse?
Such a rollercoaster this book, in a good way! I had so many laughs, so many awes as well as some angry and sad feelings as well. I mean this girl! I wish I would have been that way when I was her age. She is such an amazing person.

I really liked all the characters, I would have loved to get into them a little bit more than what I did, but they all were very well made anyway. I mean, THERE IS A GIANT TALKING CAT!! Kind of Alice in Wonderland vibes there but better. I want that cat, nevermind my allergies. I mean that cat could have been the only character besides Morrigan in the book and I would have been happy about it.
Jupiter was a little like weather vane for me. I get it that that's how he is supposed to be for a reason but I still couldn't help but wanting to shake him a little bit! Hawthorne though is my all time favorite okay!? He reminds me so much of my own kids, little troublemakers whom can surprise everyone and be very wise and concentrated if wanted to.

The plot was good and nicely medium paced. Nothing dragged on for too long. Though I did have some times when I was just "whaaaaaaat?" But when I actually use my brain and think about it, it all makes sense. But it is easy to get confused if you're not paying enough attention.
I like it how it keeps surprising. In good ways and bad ways! You know how usually you can be 100% sure that a character will for sure have a happy ending? Well, you cannot be that with Morrigan's fate at all. Am I even sure after finishing the book? I have absolutely no idea.

All in all this book was such a needed and surprisingly awesome change after YA/A fantasy books. Even though Nevermoor keeps you on your toes pretty much all the time, it is not as heavy as older fantasy is. It is also super heartwarming and funny at times.

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foreverinastory's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

Rep: female MC, side character with an eyepatch, black side character.

CWs: Abandonment, child abuse/neglect, death, emotional abuse (from parents), bullying (minor-1 incident).

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markedwithanm's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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

4.5

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puttingwingsonwords's review

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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