A breathtaking, enchanting new series by debut author Jessica Townsend, about a cursed girl who escapes death and finds herself in a magical world - but is then tested beyond her wildest imagination
Morrigan Crow is cursed. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she's blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks - and, worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on her eleventh birthday.
But as Morrigan awaits her fate, a strange and remarkable man named Jupiter North appears. Chased by black-smoke hounds and shadowy hunters on horseback, he whisks her away into the safety of a secret, magical city called Nevermoor.
It's then that Morrigan discovers Jupiter has chosen her to contend for a place in the city's most prestigious organization: the Wundrous Society. In order to join, she must compete in four difficult and dangerous trials against hundreds of other children, each boasting an extraordinary talent that sets them apart - an extraordinary talent that Morrigan insists she does not have. To stay in the safety of Nevermoor for good, Morrigan will need to find a way to pass the tests - or she'll have to leave the city to confront her deadly fate.
Perfect for fans of the Harry Potter series and Neil Gaiman, this fast-paced plot and imaginative world has a fresh new take on magic that will appeal to a new generation of readers.
The series
In a world where magic is real and danger lurks at every corner, Nevermoor invites readers to journey into a place like no other—a world brimming with mystery, enchantment, and dark secrets. At the heart of this captivating series is Morrigan Crow, a young girl cursed to die on her eleventh birthday, only to be swept away to the fantastical land of Nevermoor, where the impossible becomes possible.
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The Nevermoor series is a masterful blend of whimsy and peril, where the stakes are as high as the wonder is deep. Morrigan’s life is upended when she discovers she has been chosen to compete in the Trials for a coveted spot at the prestigious Wundrous Society—a secretive institution that trains children with rare and remarkable abilities. Alongside her newfound friends, Morrigan must navigate a world full of curious creatures, dazzling magic, and sinister forces bent on destroying her and everyone she loves.
With its richly imagined world, Nevermoor offers readers a unique mix of heart-pounding adventure and emotional depth. Jessica Townsend’s storytelling weaves together elements of mystery, fantasy, and coming-of-age themes, crafting a world where friendship, bravery, and self-discovery hold the key to survival. Each book in the series takes readers on a deeper journey into the heart of Morrigan’s world, unraveling secrets about her past, her powers, and the true forces at play behind the Wundrous Society.
The series has captivated a global audience, with praise for its imaginative world-building, complex characters, and a tone that balances the magical with the darker aspects of life. Nevermoor is more than just a fantasy series; it's a place where readers are invited to question fate, find their own strengths, and believe in the extraordinary.
Perfect for fans of magical realism, adventurous tales, and stories that linger long after the final page, Nevermoor is a world you won’t want to leave. With each new book, the stakes rise higher, and the magic becomes even more dangerous—so step into a world where anything is possible, and nothing is as it seems.
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