Black Heart by Holly Black

296 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Love is dangerous and trust is priceless in Holly Black's "powerful, edgy dark" fantasy series (Publishers Weekly). Cassel Sharpe knows he's been used as an assassin, but he's trying to put all that behind him. He's trying to be good, even though ...

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Moods

adventurous 74%
mysterious 74%
dark 67%
tense 53%
emotional 32%
funny 25%
challenging 13%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 45%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 31% | Character: 10% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.01

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