Reviews

Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend

melissa_bookworm's review against another edition

4.0

Not going to lie, it took me a little while to ease back into the world of Nevermoor. I think when #3 comes out I might need to re-read from the 1st book, because I had literally no idea what the heck was happening.

Morrigan is back again, this time her unit 919 classmates, who hate her (mostly). All the fun of a magical boarding school and interesting new classes is somewhat dimmed by the fact

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that Morrigan can't attend any due to the elders thinking she is too dangerous

. A number of people and important wunimals go missing, a mystery that clearly only Morrigan can solve! haha

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It is revealed they are being sold on the black market (or Ghastly Market as it is known). Interesting theme, perhaps the author is trying to bring light to issues that we have in our real society with people trafficking and the like? Not 100% sure on that but thought it was interesting.

The book explores what it means for Morrigan to be a Wundersmith and questions whether they are innately evil.

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Somewhat predicable when the traitor is revealed, it always seems to be an adult who is trusted. I would have been more shocked if it was one of the teenagers that were so awful to Morrigan initially

I don't completely understand the chapter sub-lines on some chapters of Winter of One, Spring of Two - not sure if its just to help us keep track of what time of year it is? If you can enlighten me - please do!

Interested to see where it will head next!

sarahboudereads's review

5.0

Honestly? This was so good I think I liked it even more than Nevermoor. Idk, this series is so dear to my heart now, I keep recommending it to everyone who wants to listen.

lauracooleyjohnson's review against another edition

5.0

This series is so fun! If you have young readers that maybe aren’t quite old enough for the later Harry Potter tomes, this is worth picking up! Fun world, heartwarming message about friends and inclusion, decent action (but not as fast paced as, say, Percy Jackson), strong female characters, not scary. Recommend!

finishorforget's review against another edition

Tbr clean out.

carolann331's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

carls_d's review against another edition

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

4.75

A very good follow-up on the second book. The stakes were higher in this book. I will definitely read the third book in the near future!

majabwds's review against another edition

4.0

This is an unexpectedly dark book. A great follow up to the first book.

gumihoreviews's review against another edition

I couldn’t get into it the way I did with the first book. I might try again later, though. 

sumayyaha's review against another edition

4.0

Rating - 4 stars
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Really liked the ending but I hope there is more to this series. Just a bit slow with so much world building.

sarahp85's review against another edition

4.0

I think I liked this one even better than the first one.
Loved all the magical aspects in this. Also, I've listened to this as an audiobook and the woman who does all the voices is absolutely brilliant.