Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow
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.
Jessica Townsend
Jessica Townsend’s journey into the world of storytelling began long before her debut novel ever hit the shelves. Growing up on the sun-drenched coast of Queensland, Australia, she was captivated by the worlds hidden between the pages of books. Her passion for storytelling began at a young age, writing her first story at seven and seeing it published in a local library newsletter. Little did she know, this early spark of creativity would lead to the creation of one of the most enchanting and beloved fantasy series of recent years.
Nevermoor
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.
Nevermoor consists of three books — series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
