A review by hannaws
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend

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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