Fever Crumb

Written by Philip Reeve

Book #1 in the Fever Crumb Trilogy series

A girl uncovers hidden memories while working on a secret project in a world where women are anomalies.

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336 pages· 75,581 words· Est. 10.5 hour read· 1000L

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where women are deemed irrational, Fever Crumb defies norms as the sole female apprentice in the order of Engineers. Tasked with aiding archaeologist Kit Solent on a secretive mission, Fever is haunted by unfamiliar memories. As Kit's curiosity about these memories grows, Fever must unravel the truth behind them. What secrets lie in her past, and how will they shape her future?

From the publisher

A stunning, new novel by master storyteller Philip Reeve.Fever Crumb is a girl who has been adopted and raised by Dr. Crumb, a member of the order of Engineers, where she serves as apprentice. In a time and place where women are not seen as reasonable creatures, Fever is an anomaly, the only female to serve in the order. Soon though, she must say goodbye to Dr. Crumb-nearly the only person she’s ever known-to assist archeologist Kit Solent on a top-secret project. As her work begins, Fever is plagued by memories that are not her own and Kit seems to have a particular interest in finding out what they are. Fever has also been (cont’d)

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