I apologise for not submitting a review for this on time. I have been struggling with personal issues and poor health. All is now well.

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I absolutely loved this book. There was not a single thing I would changed. From the very start I was hooked and couldn’t wait to see what happened next.

A great continuation to a story that I already knew that I liked. Still these books keep getting better and better and I cannot tell you enough how much of a relief it has been reading a story that allows you to escape as much as this book does.

was it wild to read a book about a pandemic during a pandemic? most definitely. did I enjoy it immensely? you bet. I love Morrigan, I love seeing her learn more about Wundersmith's history and her own abilities. this book felt darker than the previous two, as the story grows with its characters and readership. I really appreciated it. (4.75)

I have loved the previous two Nevermoor books, so I guess it's not a surprise that I loved Hollowpox too, although reading about a mysterious illness spreading among the Wunimals was certainly interesting in the middle of a global pandemic! Hollowpox does a great job at moving Morrigan's story on, while exploring more of the world of Nevermoor, particularly the discrimination Wunimals face. All our favourites are back and are as wonderful as ever.
I don't want to say too much because I don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't read it yet, but it is a fantastic book, full of magic and wonder (and Wunder). Obviously you need to read the first two before Hollowpox, as it is a direct sequel, but I highly recommend the entire series. I can't wait for the next book!

Hollowpox was featured in Pretty Books' article on '8 autumnal books you need to read right now' in September 2020.

Ohhh I love this series so much. I had the best time being back with these characters and back in this world. I forgot how hilarious Jupiter North really is. I definitely feel like the Morigan Crow series is for the much older end of middlegrade possibly even pushing the YA boundary. Had so much fun. Jessica Townsend knocked it out of the park yet again :)

I love this series! Thanks for the proof @HachetteKids, sorry it has taken me do long to read it (already published) but I had such high hopes for #Hollowpox that I was a bit nervous...thankfully it is brilliant @digressica! https://t.co/UysuhXIdXk

Oh Hollowpox, what have you done to me! I loved this book so much!
We're back in Nevermoor with another adventure with Morrigan and Jupiter and co. There's a mysterious illness going around that only affects Wunimals, Mog wants to help, but what can she do?
I loved that we learnt more about Wundersmiths in this book and saw Morrigan progress as one. I also felt there was a lot more development with seeing the emotional side the Hollowpox, especially with Sylvia.
I need book 4 immediately please!

Hollowpox is the third book in the Nevermoor series by Jessica Townsend. I have enjoyed every book in this series so far and awaited this one eagerly for what felt like far too long. It did not disappoint-I love this book. In fact, I think it is my favourite book in the Nevermoor series so far. In part I think this is because we get to see Morrigan start to learn more about her powers and her potential as a Wundersmith-something we got tantalising glimpses of in the second book in the series: The Calling of Morrigan Crow.

This book has the same array of brilliant characters that accompany Morrigan on her adventures, they are a sort of dysfunctional family surrounding Morrigan with their support; be it through snarky bad tempered comments (Fen the magnificat specialises in these) or gentle teasing (her best friends Hawthorne and Cadence are great at these) to bring Morrigan back to earth, the cast of characters add richness to the story and the fantasy world that Morrigan inhabits.

The Wundersmith Ezra Squall is as deliciously sinister as always in this book but we also get to learn more about his past in tantalising glimpses that I won't spoil for anyone who hasn't read the book yet.

There is a lot about the Nevermoor books that is about acceptance of others and celebration of difference and Jessica Townsend does this again brilliantly in Hollowpox. In this book she tackles the issues of fear and discrimination and puts extremism and manipulation of the media under the lense of Nevermoor. For adult readers, this will be all too familiar unfortunately; for children, it lets them see the tactics of narrow thinking bigots for what they are-unfair, unjust and unwanted.

I love the fact that there is a same sex relationship represented in this book that has nothing to do with the main plot (and has nothing to do with the discrimination I mentioned above) but is just a relationship as normal as any other. This normalising of diversity is exactly what is needed in books to teach people to be more accepting.

I'm not going to tell you much about what happens in the story, I wouldn't want to spoil any of the surprises for you-all I will say is: just read it. This is a fantastic book; if you've enjoyed the other Nevermoor books you will enjoy this one too. I can't wait for book 4 now. The climax of this book is very exciting and left me wanting more (which is what any good series of books should do).

Full of magic, awe and wunder, I was hooked from the very beginning and I didn’t want Morrigan’s journey to end. Filled with wonderfully unexpected twists and turns, the story was a bit like how I imagine a journey on the brolly rail would be!
I can’t wait to recommend the series of books to my year 5 and 6 class.

Morrigan is back and this time she is actually allowed to learn and practice the art of wunder as a Wundersmith. There is plenty to learn but Morrigan is loving it, and feeling as though she can finally be more herself. She has the loyalty of Unit 919 after their series of tests in the previous book, and they will need each other more than ever in Hollowpox.
Author Jessica Townsend needed to write an authors note to explain some things in this book....as an epidemic takes hold of the Wunimals and Nevermoor must deal with lockdowns, curfews and antisocial behaviours. I think because there were some parallels between our current situation and that of the Nevermoorians, this book was easy to read and understand in new ways.
Morrigan, now learning to call Wunder easily, and adapt to her new powers, must still learn to control her impulsive nature. Still running headlong into danger and unknown situations, she sometimes causes more problems than solves them. Admirably, she has a determination to see things set right in her world regardless of the consequences. Ezra Squall is back and asking for Morrigan to be his apprentice again. A tempting offer when the cure for Hollowpox may be something offered in return. What is the cure worth to Morrigan?
I love this series and the characters are entirely brilliant. The effervescent Jupiter North, Jack, Fen and the Deucalion all take centre stage. Dame Chandra and her huge personality are back alongside Hawthorne and Cadence and the whole Unit 919. All learning more about each other and showing more of their talents and knacks.
The Deucalion in particular becomes more of a character in this book, still changing regularly and protecting its inhabitants in new ways.
Having read the trilogy in recent months, I am left wanting more....from Morrigan, Ezra and the Deucalion....there are some unanswered questions and potential for more so fingers crossed there is a 4th....

Phenomenal! Such a richly imaginative and vibrant series of books, these are far superior to HP in my opinion. I love the characters and the adventures, but more than anything I love the positivity that radiates. I recommend these highly to anyone who wants some magic in their lives.

These books are fast becoming a favourite series. With more inclusion and whimsy than a certain boy wizard these books are holding off the cynicism that crept into those works, balancing child friendly wonder with the horrors of the real world and allegories thereof.

Increasing powers means increasing peril and this book handles the reader growing up with the stories very organically.

The world building is stunning with what appeared to be random things in Nevermoor gradually gaining significance to the wider story. This is such a visual story, it’s perfect for TV and film and is simply wonderful.

Also some very heartening LGBTQ representation, which is purely incidental, not focussed on, but firmly establishes Nevermoor as a more inclusive world than a certain other magical scholar- without needing to make it central to the story.

As with the previous 2 books in this series, the Morrigan Crow stories are absolutely fantastic - great characters, great, stories, and such a wonderful imaginative world where anything is possible

What an October treat this will be for many readers, and I’m thrilled to have been given the opportunity via the publishers and NetGalley to read it before publication (and desperate for my pre-order to arrive so I can read it again).
For a book targeting younger readers, our third instalment takes a dangerous turn that brings darkness to Nevermoor. The threat comes in the form of a virus (I did wonder if Townsend had the ability to see into the future!) called the Hollowpox that infects wunimals and forces them to act in self-destructive and dangerous ways. The infection rate is small, initially, but quickly takes hold and rises to the level that means it cannot be ignored. Restrictions are imposed and fear of what is to come spreads.
Alongside this very real threat hovers the fear Morrigan has of Squall, the link they seem to share and what it will mean for her to be a Wundersmith. Now in her next year of studies Morrigan is granted the opportunity to study more of the craft that few seem to understand, many fear and yet which offers real potential. Through some inventive teaching methods she gets to learn more about Wunder and how she can manipulate it. It also means she gets to see more of Squall, and comes to see him as human.
Throughout the book the focus is on the Hollowpox and its impact. However, Townsend seamlessly blends this bigger picture with the emotional journey of Morrigan and some cracking scenes that really had me racing through the pages. The writing, throughout, is vibrant and there are several moments (you’ll know them when you get there) that really had me guessing in which direction this was going to go.
I can safely this was a read that I’d highly recommend.

It wasn't going to be anything less than five stars was it? The Nevermoor series is way too rich and vibrant and magical and wonderful and fantastic to even flirt with a 4 star, and Hollowpox is yet another brilliant instalment.

As Morrigan Crow navigates her life in Nevermoor and as a scholar in the elite Wundrous Society, a terrifying illness is spreading from Wunimal to Wunimal, transforming them into vicious unnimals. There is danger around every corner and Morrigan must keep her wits about her if she, and her friends, are going to survive another year.

Diving back into this world after so long felt like that warm piece of clothing you just ironed and put straight on. Despite death, danger and destruction in this third outing, there's still something so wonderfully wundrous about this world that I have this urge to keep starting the series over from the beginning and putting myself in a loop of just reading over and over. It's VERY safe to say that I am simply DYING for Nevermoor 4 now after THAT ENDING!!!!!

I love Morrigan so much. She is the kind of character who feels timeless and I have a feeling she will continue to inspire so many people in the decades to come. Jupiter North is a personal favourite of mine and honestly, the commentary about how Wunimals are treated in Nevermoor felt so important that I couldn't help but feel that this world and these characters are even more real. There are poignant moments of caring for others and standing up for what's right in the face of prejudice and corruption. SO many lessons that I think any person reading - child or adult - will take to heart and learn from. Or at least, that's what I hope, because the world really would be a better place.

The plot was very exciting with the Hollowpox spreading throughout Nevermoor (albeit coincidentally-timed with what's going on in our world). As a matter of fact actually, I never found my mind slipping into what's happening in real life as I was reading, and despite the bizarrely similar circumstances, 'Hollowpox' really did make me forget the world for a minute. I was totally and utterly lost in what was going on on the page, with so many high-stakes action sequences that before I knew it, I reached the end (AND I STILL NEED THE NEXT ONE IMMEDIATELY). Part of me did feel those Zootopia-vibes, which I really enjoy.

The twists and turns were palpable, and there were many - MANY - moments where I had to stop reading and scream OH MY GOD. And not only that, there was also a secondary character moment near the end that really had me screaming OH MY GOD but in the good way. If I could summarise my feelings up about this book, it would be this - OH MY GOD DSKKLSD I LOVED THIS JFSLJFLJS!!!!

The only thing that kills me is that I have to wait for another one... and I have to wait for this one to come out so I can talk about it to everyone. I tried to keep as vague as possible, but hopefully I have made you want to pick up Hollowpox yourself, because it really is the best escapism in a world that feels like it's falling apart. The world of Nevermoor really does make you feel like there's magic in the world and we just have to keep believing in it to see all this through.

Thank you Mog.