“I am loving the wave of plucky, engaging heroines currently prevalent in children's literature, and Morrigan Crow is no exception. She is brave and curious and kind, despite a largely indifferent upbringing and a lack of companionship of any kind. This debut by Jessica Townsend, the first installment in a series, has just the right mix of dark, to give you a sense of foreboding, and light, to give you hope. Engaging characters and great descriptions of the whimsical world of Nevermoor will leave you wanting to return.”