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Black Heart

Black Heart

FantasyRomance
Pages
304
Published
2012
Language
English

Synopsis

In a world where magic is outlawed, Cassel Sharpe possesses a dangerous ability to transform anything with a touch. This power makes him a target for the Feds, who offer him a clean slate if he'll betray his con artist family. But going straight means opposing Lila, the daughter of a mob boss he can't stop thinking about, and navigating a world where the lines between good and bad are blurred. With his mother held captive and a powerful man to take down, Cassel must decide who to trust and what he's willing to risk for love.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseMysteriousAdventurous
Forbidden LoveMorally GreyReluctant HeroHeist

Genres

Fantasy Romance Urban Fantasy Young Adult Science Fiction Suspense

About the author

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Holly Black

Holly Black is an American writer of fantasy for children, teenagers and adults. She was born in West Long Branch, New Jersey, in 1971, took a degree in English at The College of New Jersey, and published her first novel, Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale, in 2002. She is best known for The Spiderwick Chronicles, the middle-grade series she created with the illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi, and for the Elfhame books that began with The Cruel Prince. Valiant won the inaugural Andre Norton Award in 2006, and...

Characters

Cassel SharpeProtagonist
Lila's fatherAntagonist
LilaSupporting
Cassel's motherSupporting
All characters in Black Heart

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I read this book without reading the previous ones in the series?

    This novel serves as the conclusion to the Curse Workers trilogy and relies heavily on the established history and character developments from the preceding books. It is intended to be read after the first two installments to fully understand the complex web of loyalties and past events.

  • Does this book conclude the story of Cassel Sharpe?

    The narrative functions as the final volume of the Curse Workers trilogy and provides a resolution to the primary conflicts surrounding Cassel Sharpe. While it ties up the main arc, it leaves certain threads open, which has historically generated interest among readers regarding the future of these characters.

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