I read Nevermoor : The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend way back in 2018.( see review here) . I remember loving it as it reminded me of Harry Potter. Wundersmith is the second installment to this series . Just like its first counterpart, this too gave me strong Harry Potter vibes. I kept highlighting the parts that reminded me of HP and I found something similar in almost every chapter. I know it sounds like a rip off of HP but trust me its much much more. To call it “just another version of HP” is a huge disservice to the author who has written this wonderful piece of fiction.
SYNOPSIS- The first book Nevermoor followed a girl named Morrigan Crow who is believed to have been cursed . But on her eleventh birthday she is taken by her mentor, a man named Jupiter North. He helps her navigate her way through to the prestigious Wundrous Society.
This story starts right where we left off . As soon as Morrigan enters the society, people start mysteriously disappearing and as expected she is held responsible for it. The story follows her trying to get to the bottom of these strange occurrences.
What I liked?
1. Writing style is where the book shines the most. The way the author tells the story is so incredible that I was simultaneously picturing the scenes as I was reading . It felt extremely visual and I applaud her ability to paint a vivid picture through her easy breezy writing style. The story was running like a movie in my head while I was reading it.
2. The other aspect that stood out for me was also related to the writing style. The funny dialogues and banter among the characters was such a charm to read. The main lead is definitely the most fascinating and funniest character ever. Her interactions with her equally funny supporting characters was nothing sort of a laugh riot. At one point I started laughing hysterically and my hubby looked at me as if I had gone insane.
3. Anything that brings a nostalgic Harry Potter feel is definitely a winner for me. I think this is the kind of book I might end up re-reading a couple more times .
4. The mystery element throughout the story was like the icing on the cake . It had the kind of thrill that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
5. All the tropes found in a middle grade fantasy was beautifully woven into the story. It was so well done that it didn’t at any point seem predictable.
I have truly become a fan of this series and its author. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book “Hollowpox: The Hunt Of Morrigan Crow” which according to amazon is going to be out by October this year.
This is definitely one of those book series that I can't wait for my son to read when he grows up.
RATING- 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (5/5)
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