Due to be released on Halloween 2017 (or shall I say “Hallowmas”). In the advanced copy I received, the publisher said that this book came to her shortly after the election last year. She needed a place to escape and this book became a wonderful escape. I have to say that I agree with her. I’ve read many amazing books this year, but this one quickly became my favorite one of the year (so far). Meet Morrigan Crow. She’s cursed. Every single thing that goes wrong is blamed on her. On Eventide, all cursed children are killed. As the hour approaches for her death, a strange gingered hair man arrives to take her away to a place where she cannot be killed on Eventide. That land is called Nevermoor and here, Morrigan has been selected to become part of the Wundrous Society. There are many applicants, but only nine places available. They only accept those with the best knack. As Morrigan goes through each trial, she wonders what her knack is. She has no idea, only her patron knows what that is. With the Stink (cops) breathing down their neck because they know Morrigan is an illegal in their republic, Morrigan must face her fears and win each trial in order to stay in Nevermoor. If she doesn’t secure a spot, she could be killed if she is sent home. The problem though for Morrigan is that the final test is the Show Trial, where she is supposed to present her knack to everyone. She doesn’t have a knack. The ending will surprise you. I absolutely love this book and hope you will enjoy it as much as I have. It’s a world you want to escape to.
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