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I really enjoyed Holly Black's take on the YA paranormal genre. Having it be narrated by a teenage boy, instead of the typical girl, gave the story a refreshing perspective that complemented the unique take of an alternate reality in which some people -- "curse workers" -- have the ability to change your luck, emotions, even kill you with the briefest skin-to-skin contact. Working someone, the term for using one's ability, is illegal, so most curse-workers are involved in organized crime and other forms of crime.

Cassel Sharpe, the youngest of three boys born to curse-worker parents, is the only one in his family who doesn't have the ability to curse. He does, however, know how to work a con, a skill taught to him by his currently-jailed mother and his older brothers -- pathological liar Barron, and Philip, an enforcer for the Zacharov crime family.

Happily ensconced in boarding school until the day he sleepwalks himself to the roof of his dorm, Cassel suddenly finds himself booted from school and spending more time than he would prefer with his family. And, to make matters worse, he's being plagued by nightmares starring a long-dead friend -- a dream-worker that Cassel, himself, murdered.

Or did he?

WHITE CAT is a fun story, with lots of twists and turns and an ending that leaves the story wide open for sequels. My only gripe was that some of the plot points became obvious long before they were revealed. But even so, the journey was as enjoyable as the destination.


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White Cat Curse Workers Book 1 Holly Black Books Reviews

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Wow, just wow! I had heard so many amazing things about White Cat, but I have been having a hard time getting into Y.A. and ended up waiting so long to finally read it. I was lucky enough to get a chance to read Red Glove through the Simon & Schuster Galley Grab program and decided that it was about time I buckled down and read White Cat and I am happy to say I loved it!

Cassel is the only "normal" person, if you can consider an expert con-man normal, from a family of Curse Workers. Because he doesn't really fit in into his own family, Cassel has spent his whole life trying to blend in. However, knowing that three years before he killed the girl he loved, doesn't really help. When one night he wakes up on the ledge of the roof of his school, he realizes that there is something very wrong and all signs point to a conspiracy created by the people he should be able to trust the most in the world.

White Cat is the first book in an incredible series by Holly Black. Holly has created an amazing world full of lovable criminals and lies that you can't help but be fascinated by. Cassel is not your regular leading man, however you can't help but feel drawn to his charm and awkwardness at times. He is the last person you'd consider a hero, but with so many deception in his world, he is definitely not the worst choice.

White Cat is a brilliant book that took me completely off guard and made me fall in love with a con-man and his friends. If you enjoy Paranormal Y.A. and haven't read White Cat, I totally recommend it!

Originally Posted at Welcome to Larissa's Bookish Life
I love Holly Black as an author. She has a great imagination. This book and the series is a new twist on the old concept of gypsies-like people with knacks and curses or hexes. In this case, she calls them curses. It showcases the issue of the government getting involved when some people a different or a talent that others don't. Should it be banned or taxed or eliminated? Do only gangsters and hoodlums practice or apply their curse? This book is about a young somewhat troubled teen as been beating himself up because unlike his brothers, he thinks it doesn't not have the family gifts. Everyone has to wear gloves so others won't accidentally get "cursed" I enjoyed this books and the next two in the series.
"Marks forget that whenever something's too good to be true, that's because it's a con."

I must be living under a rock.

Last January I went a little crazy and read (or at least I thought I did at the time…) every Holly Black book that existed.
To my eternal chagrin I realized this book existed by a random group I am a part of on Facebook.

And after staring at this book on Goodreads completely baffled on how I missed an entire series of books I immediately bought this one on and got started.

Unlike most Holly Black books it didn't immediately hook me.

It was a bit confusing. I couldn't figure out what time period this book took place, if it was in an urban fantasy or an alternate reality urban fantasy (it's this one- everything in the world is basically the same but with a history and past of magic "workers" and this magic system has direct political and social consequences), and the magic system just seemed like an giant headache.

But everything eventually (thank god) gets explained and by the time you finish book one- the world and its complex system of "workers" - people with specific magical abilities who can only access their powers if they touch someone or something with their bare hand - and "non-workers" - ordinary folk - make sense.

Our main character Cassel comes from a crime family and has a complicated relationship with his older brothers and mom (who is currently serving time in jail for a con-gone-wrong). He is a bookie, a thief, a con artist, tells so many lies that he has trouble keeping track of all of them, and is so completely adorable you just want to give him a hug.
Despite his criminal proclivity he is really just a sweet kid and I loved watching him trying to unravel the mysteries surrounding his crazy "night-walking" episode.

But perhaps the best element in this book though is the crime families and mobsters.

Generally speaking most fantasy novels focus more on elements of high fantasy - Kingdoms, magical beings, magic systems, and courtly political intrigue.

So whenever a fantasy book focuses on political intrigue between crime families I almost can't help but love it. There is something so interesting seeing the dynamic between shady backgrounds and magical powers.

I can't wait to read book two and see what crazy schemes Cassel and his family cook up next!
I really enjoyed Holly Black's take on the YA paranormal genre. Having it be narrated by a teenage boy, instead of the typical girl, gave the story a refreshing perspective that complemented the unique take of an alternate reality in which some people -- "curse workers" -- have the ability to change your luck, emotions, even kill you with the briefest skin-to-skin contact. Working someone, the term for using one's ability, is illegal, so most curse-workers are involved in organized crime and other forms of crime.

Cassel Sharpe, the youngest of three boys born to curse-worker parents, is the only one in his family who doesn't have the ability to curse. He does, however, know how to work a con, a skill taught to him by his currently-jailed mother and his older brothers -- pathological liar Barron, and Philip, an enforcer for the Zacharov crime family.

Happily ensconced in boarding school until the day he sleepwalks himself to the roof of his dorm, Cassel suddenly finds himself booted from school and spending more time than he would prefer with his family. And, to make matters worse, he's being plagued by nightmares starring a long-dead friend -- a dream-worker that Cassel, himself, murdered.

Or did he?

WHITE CAT is a fun story, with lots of twists and turns and an ending that leaves the story wide open for sequels. My only gripe was that some of the plot points became obvious long before they were revealed. But even so, the journey was as enjoyable as the destination.