Ahoy there mateys! This book has one of the best introductions and beginnings in a book in recent memory. Morrigan Crow is cursed to die at midnight on her eleventh birthday. The lead-up to this birthday and how her family treats her is just brilliant. I won’t spoil it here. Of course Morrigan’s expectations of doom turn out to be incorrect and she is invited to compete to become a member of the Wundrous Society. I loved this part of the story too. The tone changes completely and in a delightful way. I loved Morrigan’s’ found family. I love the hotel where she stays. I adore the giant talking cat. I adore this book period. It is one where I don’t feel that the details should be shared because readers should have the joy of discovering the delights for themselves. I cannot wait for the next book. Arrrrr!

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