Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #1)

by Jessica Townsend

“Death is boring. Life is much more fun. Things happen in life all the time. Unexpected things. Things you couldn’t possibly expect because they’re so very… unexpected.”

“Just follow my lead and you’ll be fine. Yes? No fear.” “No fear,” repeated Morrigan. Meanwhile, fear had set up camp in her stomach and was having a festival. A Ferris wheel of fear spun idly in her abdomen. Dancing circus elephants of fear somersaulted through her intestinal tract.

Fasten your seat belt, Morrigan Crow. And whatever you do, don’t close your eyes.” “What happens if I close my eyes?” “You miss the fun.”

“You tried to kill me!” He closed his eyes as if disappointed. “Wrong. I don’t try to kill people, Miss Crow. I simply kill them.