White Cat by Holly Black

324 pages first pub 2010 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Cassel comes from a family of curse workers--people who have the power to change your emotions, your memories, your luck, all by the slightest touch of their hands. Since curse work is illegal, they're all criminals. But not Cassel. He hasn't got ...

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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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