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"The Curse Workers series continues to offer a sleek and stylish blend of urban fantasy and crime noir."--"Booklist"
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A changed world, an America where Magic is prohibited - Holly Black's sensational new fantasy series continues
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Having spent his summer working cons on rich old men in Atlantic City with his mum, Cass is relieved to get back to school right up until he discovers that Lila's enrolled there. She's still suffering from the curse that Cass's mum put on her and although she knows about it, she's finding it almost as hard to stay away from him as he is in staying away from her. But Cass has bigger problems when his elder brother Phillip is murdered.
The FBI reveal that Phillip had offered them inside information on Zacharov's crime operation and, more importantly, the identity of a rare and powerful transformation worker. At the same time, Zacharov wants Cass to work for him, and he's willing to pay anything to secure his transformation abilities.
Uncertain who to trust, Cass must identify his brother's killer while keeping ahead of the FBI and Zacharov. But doing so will mean delving into the memories stolen from him, and Cass might not like what he finds ...
Holly Black's sequel to the hugely enjoyable WHITE CAT is a well constructed but ultimately less satisfying YA fantasy read, mainly because of the way in which Black repeats an unreliable narrator device used in the first novel.
I still loved Cass's first person voice but he's an angstier character here due to the curse on Lila and his guilt over what Barron and Phillip made him do for them. For me, the angst was a little overblown and I was less interested in his love life than in his investigation into his brother's murder (which is disappointingly cursory). I'm not a romance fan anyway and Cass's idolisation of Lila means that their relationship always feels unreal while the curse means that Lila has no reason to question it.
I liked the development of Daneca and Sam in this book, although Daneca's secret was easy to guess. I also liked Barron's relationship with Cass, which is more complex due to what Cass did to Barron's memories and because Barron is naturally an untrustworthy character.
The focus on Lila and Cass's romance meant that this book didn't engage me as much as WHITE CAT, which is a shame because I love the world building and the moves to subject Curseworkers to compulsory tests. I'll check out the conclusion although it seems that Black is moving the trilogy into straight paranormal romance territory.
The FBI reveal that Phillip had offered them inside information on Zacharov's crime operation and, more importantly, the identity of a rare and powerful transformation worker. At the same time, Zacharov wants Cass to work for him, and he's willing to pay anything to secure his transformation abilities.
Uncertain who to trust, Cass must identify his brother's killer while keeping ahead of the FBI and Zacharov. But doing so will mean delving into the memories stolen from him, and Cass might not like what he finds ...
Holly Black's sequel to the hugely enjoyable WHITE CAT is a well constructed but ultimately less satisfying YA fantasy read, mainly because of the way in which Black repeats an unreliable narrator device used in the first novel.
I still loved Cass's first person voice but he's an angstier character here due to the curse on Lila and his guilt over what Barron and Phillip made him do for them. For me, the angst was a little overblown and I was less interested in his love life than in his investigation into his brother's murder (which is disappointingly cursory). I'm not a romance fan anyway and Cass's idolisation of Lila means that their relationship always feels unreal while the curse means that Lila has no reason to question it.
I liked the development of Daneca and Sam in this book, although Daneca's secret was easy to guess. I also liked Barron's relationship with Cass, which is more complex due to what Cass did to Barron's memories and because Barron is naturally an untrustworthy character.
The focus on Lila and Cass's romance meant that this book didn't engage me as much as WHITE CAT, which is a shame because I love the world building and the moves to subject Curseworkers to compulsory tests. I'll check out the conclusion although it seems that Black is moving the trilogy into straight paranormal romance territory.
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I loved The Red Glove so much I'm devastated to have finished it! (but it's okay -- I'll read it again) I really enjoyed the present tense (I never notice, and I was a third of the way through before I realised it was written in present) and Cassel is a wonderful narrator.
I've very much enjoyed all of Holly Black's books, but I think the Curse Worker series is especially impressive -- you can see an experienced author writing tight intelligent prose and telling a fascinating story.
I can't recommend this (or The White Cat) highly enough.
I've very much enjoyed all of Holly Black's books, but I think the Curse Worker series is especially impressive -- you can see an experienced author writing tight intelligent prose and telling a fascinating story.
I can't recommend this (or The White Cat) highly enough.
Format:Paperback
Having enjoyed Holly's writing for years, it is with great delight when I read the first of the Curse Workers series last year, so when I had the chance to get ahead with the second book I really couldn't wait, after all the world was inventive, there were great powers for the magic users and whilst there were huge benefits for utilising your power, many came with great costs.
Add to this a lead character who the readers can get behind, who whilst he's unsure of himself to a certain degree as he knows that his powers were abused by family members, Cassel disguises his gift with humour as well as cunning. As usual with Holly's writing, the pace is decent, the dialogue is addictive and when backed with mysterious overall arc it's a series that will soon become ingrained in the readers psyche. Great stuff.
Add to this a lead character who the readers can get behind, who whilst he's unsure of himself to a certain degree as he knows that his powers were abused by family members, Cassel disguises his gift with humour as well as cunning. As usual with Holly's writing, the pace is decent, the dialogue is addictive and when backed with mysterious overall arc it's a series that will soon become ingrained in the readers psyche. Great stuff.
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red glove
I had a few problems with White Cat, namely the narrative technique and the somewhat vague world building. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ali
Won't be disappointed
Holly Black has taken a steady place among my favorite authors ever and she is perhaps THE favorite in paranormal YA.
You think she writes about vampires? Nah. Read more
You think she writes about vampires? Nah. Read more
Published 3 months ago by O. Lisa
You're only a finger tip away from another amazing book...
The Curse Workers series is fast becoming one of my favourites and Holly Black is now on my list of favourite authors. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Amber
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