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Dec 24, 2022icicle28 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The story follows Cassel, the only person in a family of curse workers who cannot do magic. However, when he dreams about a mysterious white cat, he learns about a deep family secret. This book is a dark, urban fantasy with a strong…
Jul 06, 2021Anika_Singh rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Cassel Sharpe is haunted by the memory of killing his best friend when he was fourteen. He comes from a family of Curse Workers but isn’t one himself. When working magic was made illegal, everyone was forced to wear gloves, but that…
Apr 22, 2019Sgordano rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The first book in a Holly Black series called The Curse Workers, White Cat is the story (predictably set in the good old Garden State) of Cassel Sharpe, the only non-worker in a family of worker criminals. Workers are those with the…
Jan 20, 2019goddessbeth rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I have to get this out of the way right away- part of my not enjoying this book more than I did is because the narrator is not good. He's a famous actor, but his idea of pacing is galloping at breakneck speed without any differentiation…
Jan 12, 2019TardisLibrarian rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent interesting use of powers and superhero elements as well.
Nov 14, 2018SurreyLibraries_Reads rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I went through this book like I was falling down a gravity well. Part fairy-tale, part X-Men-style superhero story, part the Sopranos! Dark, suspenseful, full of plot twists in a detailed universe just next door to our own. Cassel is a…
Jul 13, 2018sundanced rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This story reminded me of Madame d'Aulnoy's old fairy tale, "The White Cat", with a very unique take including a magic mafia crime family. The story is filled with dark magic and deceit, and will keep you guessing until the end.
Jun 17, 2018starkshadow rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
5 STARS! This is possibly my new favorite book. The characters and plot are unique, and given that many YA books are pretty much just copies of popular series such as The Hunger Games, the originality of White Cat is refreshing. The story…
Dec 23, 2016
The Curse Workers Trilogy is full of plot twists and mysteries to be unraveled. It kept me guessing through all three books, and offers a delicious mix of con men and dark magic.
Sep 05, 2016jmli rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book was amazing, and that isn't anywhere close to an exaggeration. I felt that White Cat easily reminded me of The Young Elites and The Outsiders. The mystery is something that caught me right at the start. Most books fail to keep…
FindingJane
Sep 13, 2014FindingJane rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
With its striking cover of a black-gloved pouty boy holding a fluffy white cat, “White Cat” launches the reader into slightly different territory. The protagonist is a “worker”, someone with forbidden powers—or is he? It’s a secret, both…
Jun 30, 2014
"Cassel Sharpe comes from a family of criminals and "curse workers," people who practice magic illegally and can alter others' luck or memories -- or even kill them -- with a single touch. Cassel, who doesn't seem to have inherited his…
Aug 25, 2013gr8_reader rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I know this is geared for a much younger audience but it is well-written and engaging - I can hardly wait for the next in the series! I really enjoyed the characters and think it's a great read...
Jul 28, 2013sportsbookspce rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The beginning was a bit slow and was confusing at times but overall the book was really good. Cassel is an amazing character. He's smart, strong, and funny. The plot was incredible. People have the ability to change people's memories,…
gutch
May 20, 2013
Really really awesome! I just wish there was more action, but I couldn't put it down anyway :)
JewelMcLatchy
May 17, 2013JewelMcLatchy rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Excellent beginning to a magic/fantasy trilogy that is unlike anything else you've read. Really liked that it was set in modern times, with the twist of magic. (Book 2, Red Glove, does get off to a faster pace.)
Oct 02, 2012
"Cassel Sharpe comes from a family of criminals and "curse workers," people who practice magic illegally and can alter others' luck or memories - or even kill them - with a single touch. Cassel, who doesn't seem to have inherited his…
Sidewinder88
Sep 15, 2012Sidewinder88 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Great book. Its so naturally written and has a gripping plot with twists. I read the whole series but I liked this first one the most.
Sep 09, 2012skywalker13 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I really liked this whole series. It's set in our world, with a few changes. The Curse Workers are a new and interesting concept, and I liked it a lot. There are a lot of unexpected twists and a surprising ending. Over all, this book was…
Jan 04, 2012
rely great book i couldnt put it down
Aug 30, 2011MOM_MY11206 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Cassel is the youngest of a family of "workers", people gifted with powers they often use to con non-workers, and that is only the start of their dysfunctionality. Jesse Eisenberg's sensitive and appealing reading really helps the…
jazs
Aug 29, 2011
Childlit best fantasy recommendation Curse Workers series book 1 : White Cat; book 2 : Red Glove; book 3 Black Heart (
Aug 22, 2011mooseors rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Meh, not really my kind of book.
Mar 30, 2011
A "darkly brilliant launch to the Curse Workers series." The author possesses a gift for magnetically pulling you into fully imagined alternate worlds, whether it's one populated by Faeries (Tithe) or one in which outlawed curse workers…
LocketLibrarian
Mar 05, 2011LocketLibrarian rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Really strong start to series! Plenty of twists and turns in this alternate reality to keep readers interested. Can't wait for book 2!