Red Glove by Holly Black

352 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult mysterious fast-paced

Description

The cons get twistier and the stakes get higher in this second book of The Curse Workers trilogy: "a sleek and stylish blend of urban fantasy and crime noir" (Booklist). Curses and cons. Magic and the mob. In Cassel Sharpe's world, they go togethe...

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Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 68%
adventurous 65%
tense 42%
emotional 31%
funny 16%
challenging 14%
sad 9%
hopeful 6%
reflective 4%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 44%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Plot: 13% | Character: 10% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 34% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.9

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