Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow

Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow is the third book in Jessica Townsend's Nevermoor series. In this installment, Morrigan Crow continues her education at the Wundrous Society while facing new threats to both herself and the city of Nevermoor. The story centers on a mysterious illness that spreads through Nevermoor's Wunimal population. As Morrigan works to control her growing Wundersmith powers, she must also navigate the complex politics and prejudices that arise during the crisis. The novel expands the series' world-building through deeper exploration of Nevermoor's magical systems and societal structures. Key relationships between Morrigan and her mentors, friends, and potential enemies evolve as she faces mounting responsibilities. This fantasy adventure examines themes of identity, power, and moral responsibility against the backdrop of a society in crisis. The story raises questions about how communities respond to fear and uncertainty.

Readers call this third book darker and more complex than previous entries in the series, with deeper exploration of moral dilemmas. Reviews highlight the strong character development of Morrigan and expansion of the Nevermoor world. Readers liked: - The more serious tone and higher stakes - New details about Wunder powers and lore - Jupiter and Morrigan's evolving relationship - Parallels to real-world prejudice and fear Common criticisms: - Slower pacing in the middle sections - Less humor than previous books - Some plot threads left unresolved Ratings: Goodreads: 4.5/5 (32,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.8/5 (2,800+ ratings) BookPage: 5/5 "The perfect balance of whimsy and weight," noted one Goodreads reviewer. Multiple readers mentioned the book felt timely with its themes of disease and social isolation. Some younger readers reported finding certain scenes too intense compared to earlier books.

The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson This tale of a girl whose house moves on chicken legs and whose grandmother guides the dead between worlds offers the same blend of magical creatures, found family, and destiny as Morrigan's story.

The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani Students learn to become fairy tale heroes or villains at a magical boarding school where the rules of good and evil prove more complex than they appear.

The Uncommoners: The Crooked Sixpence by Jennifer Bell Two siblings discover a hidden world beneath London where ordinary objects possess extraordinary powers and children train to master magical trades.

Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi A colorless girl in a world of magic and color embarks on a dangerous quest through strange realms to find her missing father and claim her own powers.

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill A young witch-in-training discovers the truth about her magical abilities and her community's dark traditions while protecting a baby who was accidentally filled with moonlight magic.

🌟 The Wunimals in Nevermoor were inspired by Townsend's real-life fascination with the Victorian era's anthropomorphic animal art and literature. 🌟 Jessica Townsend wrote the first draft of the Nevermoor series while working as a copywriter on a cruise ship, traveling around the world. 🌟 The book's release in 2020 coincided with the real-world pandemic, making its plot about a mysterious illness particularly poignant for readers. 🌟 The fictional city of Nevermoor shares several architectural and atmospheric elements with Edinburgh, Scotland, where Townsend spent time researching and writing. 🌟 Film rights to the Nevermoor series were acquired by 20th Century Fox before the first book was even published, with Drew Goddard (The Martian) attached to the project.