White Cat by Holly Black

320 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Cassel comes from a shady, magical family of con artists and grifters. He doesn't fit in at home or at school, so he's used to feeling like an outsider. He's also used to feeling guilty; he killed his best friend, Lila, years ago.But when Cassel b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,675 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
adventurous 70%
dark 58%
tense 38%
emotional 21%
funny 13%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 4%
sad 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 38%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 26% | Character: 14% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.76

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