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 he grew up in a ...
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Jan 20, 2012
Gah! I can't believe I'm going to have to wait so long for this to be published!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1/20/12 Beep, beep. Back. Up. So there used to be an awesome cover of Cassel and Lila similar to the first two covers posted here and now they're showing the new and, in my opinion, not improved cover?!
If you can't tell, I hate it. It has touches of Art Deco but waaayyyy too much 70s in it for me. Not cool. I hope somewhere that other cover will be available 'cause that's the one I More...
1/20/12 Beep, beep. Back. Up. So there used to be an awesome cover of Cassel and Lila similar to the first two covers posted here and now they're showing the new and, in my opinion, not improved cover?!
If you can't tell, I hate it. It has touches of Art Deco but waaayyyy too much 70s in it for me. Not cool. I hope somewhere that other cover will be available 'cause that's the one I More...
Feb 19, 2012
Kendra
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I managed to get my hands on an ARC. This review reflects that.
To me, this book was flawless: emotionally tense (so tense I was shaking at points, literally forcing myself to read every word even though I really just wanted to skip ahead and make sure everything was all right), cleverly plotted (Black intertwines several different plots, some mundane and some dire, deftly - giving them all the appropriate amount of screen time and consideration), and thematically unified (the big und More...
To me, this book was flawless: emotionally tense (so tense I was shaking at points, literally forcing myself to read every word even though I really just wanted to skip ahead and make sure everything was all right), cleverly plotted (Black intertwines several different plots, some mundane and some dire, deftly - giving them all the appropriate amount of screen time and consideration), and thematically unified (the big und More...
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Jul 03, 2011
CAN'T WAIT. The series revolves around Cassel Sharpe, a boy who comes from a family of curse workers—people who can manipulate your memories, dreams, emotions, luck, death, or even transform you—with just a brush of a finger. The genes seem to skip Cassel though, because he doesn’t seem to posses any worker ability. Or does he? :p
There’s so many things I want to be answered soon, and hopefully this book won’t disappoint me. Hmm now I have a few gripes about the American cover…not that More...
There’s so many things I want to be answered soon, and hopefully this book won’t disappoint me. Hmm now I have a few gripes about the American cover…not that More...
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Feb 10, 2012
Tatiana
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3.5 stars
If you haven't read White Cat and Red Glove yet and are still contemplating if you should start another series that might take a nosedive half-way through, let me assure you, Curse Workers remains fairly consistent. Just don't read book synopses and spoilers or the rest of this review and enjoy the ride.
As a trilogy conclusion, Black Heart is satisfying, albeit a little weaker in terms of plotting than its predecessors. Hence, 3.5 st More...
3.5 stars
If you haven't read White Cat and Red Glove yet and are still contemplating if you should start another series that might take a nosedive half-way through, let me assure you, Curse Workers remains fairly consistent. Just don't read book synopses and spoilers or the rest of this review and enjoy the ride.
As a trilogy conclusion, Black Heart is satisfying, albeit a little weaker in terms of plotting than its predecessors. Hence, 3.5 st More...
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Oct 25, 2011
inconflict
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I haven't read the first two yet, but ever since three weeks ago when I visited Chapters (the closest bookstore available to me) the title "White Cat" is unable to leave my braaain.
I've done my research and apparently there is a third book!
Well! Interesting. I hope that the sequels will not be a disappointment.
So, as a note to myself, I will be reading book 1 (...White.. Cat) and book 2 (Red Glove) VERY slowly... Well if its that good, maybe I wouldn't be able to pu More...
I've done my research and apparently there is a third book!
Well! Interesting. I hope that the sequels will not be a disappointment.
So, as a note to myself, I will be reading book 1 (...White.. Cat) and book 2 (Red Glove) VERY slowly... Well if its that good, maybe I wouldn't be able to pu More...
Jan 14, 2012
Have you seen this cover? No, simply not okay with me. I hate this cover. It ruins all the covers from the previous to books, to look tacky. The publishers should use this one for the hardcover, not the audio books.
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Feb 15, 2012
Elle
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There's nothing I can say that won't be a spoiler!!
- I hated Barron this entire book. I wanted to reach into the pages and punch his smug face. And I wanted to punch Cassel for repeatedly trusting Barron or looking to Barron for help when he's such an unreliable sociopath. In the end he somewhat redeemed himself but not much.
- I also want to punch their mom. She's nuts.
I am so so sad to see this series end but loved each and every book. Black Heart may be my favo More...
- I hated Barron this entire book. I wanted to reach into the pages and punch his smug face. And I wanted to punch Cassel for repeatedly trusting Barron or looking to Barron for help when he's such an unreliable sociopath. In the end he somewhat redeemed himself but not much.
- I also want to punch their mom. She's nuts.
I am so so sad to see this series end but loved each and every book. Black Heart may be my favo More...
Jan 12, 2012
Thank goodness for the Kindle edition having the cover we all know and love.
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Jan 24, 2012
Nancy/girlsinthestacks.com
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A great ending to the Curse Workers series! Review to come!
Jul 23, 2011
Here's to me agonizing about the wait to read this. Yipee.
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Jan 13, 2012
Mocha ღ Latte
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*Contemplates on whether or not to post a review before April*
Cupcakes...
I loved it!
Holly Black is a very unpredictable author. I never had any idea where she'd take the story and I have to admit...sometimes she really did surprise me =)
Am I satisfied with Black Heart? YES!!!
Now....how on earth will I ever write a spoiler free review on Black Heart and STILL do it justice?
*pulls hair out*
Review coming soon
(When I finally put my thoughts together
Cupcakes...
I loved it!
Holly Black is a very unpredictable author. I never had any idea where she'd take the story and I have to admit...sometimes she really did surprise me =)
Am I satisfied with Black Heart? YES!!!
Now....how on earth will I ever write a spoiler free review on Black Heart and STILL do it justice?
*pulls hair out*
Review coming soon
(When I finally put my thoughts together
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Feb 19, 2012
Kelli
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I received my copy of Black Heart through Holly Black's ARC competition!
I'm planning on coming back and writing a lengthy review once my copy has returned to me, but I just wanted to say that this book is masterfully done, I've never read a book more quickly or been so satisfied by a conclusion to a trilogy. If you are anticipating this book, it will live up to your expectations. If you haven't started this trilogy, you owe it to yourself to do so.
I'm planning on coming back and writing a lengthy review once my copy has returned to me, but I just wanted to say that this book is masterfully done, I've never read a book more quickly or been so satisfied by a conclusion to a trilogy. If you are anticipating this book, it will live up to your expectations. If you haven't started this trilogy, you owe it to yourself to do so.
Feb 01, 2012
Caitlings
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This was the perfect end to the series because it wasn't perfect.
These books are always so fast paced, with enjoyable characters and intelligent plots. I don't think I have one complaint about the story or the writing or the characters.
The only thing I didn't like was the obvious shout outs to friends/other books. This book directly quotes a line from City of Bones...but I would think 99% of Holly's readers aren't going to notice these things.
These books are always so fast paced, with enjoyable characters and intelligent plots. I don't think I have one complaint about the story or the writing or the characters.
The only thing I didn't like was the obvious shout outs to friends/other books. This book directly quotes a line from City of Bones...but I would think 99% of Holly's readers aren't going to notice these things.
Apr 03, 2011
How does this book have a 3.33 rating? It doesn't come out for another year!
STOP RATIN IT BADLY PEOPLE.
Don't make me be one of those bastards who rate a book five stars before they even read it. But I might have to do it, just to get the rating up.
STOP RATIN IT BADLY PEOPLE.
Don't make me be one of those bastards who rate a book five stars before they even read it. But I might have to do it, just to get the rating up.
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Feb 12, 2012
Hayley
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I LOVED the ending, everything turned out amazing in the end!:) I hope this is not the final book.. The story could be continued, but if not it's still a great ending to a great series. If this is the end I shall miss you Cassel <3
Feb 22, 2012
Jeannette (The Starry-Eyed Revue)
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Review to be posted closer to release date. Thanks to the Southern Book Bloggers for hosting the ARC tour of this title!
Jan 09, 2012
Heidi (yabibliophile)
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Such a wonderful series finale. You won't want to miss this one. Review to come closer to release.
Dec 24, 2011
Cas looks like such a tool from this cover. Assuming that's him on the cover...I hope i don't have to re-read the last book to keep up with this one...
Jan 05, 2012
Publishers need to stop with this cover-changing behavior. It's messing up my bookshelf and littering the world with mix-matching series.
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Jul 22, 2011
I WANT THIS BOOK SO BADLY!!! It's such a cruel punishment making me wait until April 5th to see what happens!!
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Jan 29, 2012
Kate
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I loved this book. I loved this series. I'm sad it's over, but what a way to go out.
Proper review to come.
Proper review to come.
