White Cat (Curse Workers, #1) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Nov 17, 2016 Dichotomy Girl rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2016, own-kindle-read, own-physical-copy, favorites-previous-years, 2020, 4-and-a-half-to-5-stars, 2018, audiobook, paranormal-or-spec, alternate-history

This was one of those random selections, where I know I have a a full day of monotonous paperwork, and need an audiobook to fill the void. Though this should have been on my radar based on both the fact that it's been read by a high number of my GR friends, and that I apparently shelved it as "To-read-maybe" back in 2013, and had apparently put it on my library wish list several years ago. But I think it was the fact that someone recently did a re-read, that made me say "I think someone, somewhe This was one of those random selections, where I know I have a a full day of monotonous paperwork, and need an audiobook to fill the void. Though this should have been on my radar based on both the fact that it's been read by a high number of my GR friends, and that I apparently shelved it as "To-read-maybe" back in 2013, and had apparently put it on my library wish list several years ago. But I think it was the fact that someone recently did a re-read, that made me say "I think someone, somewhere liked this, so I'll grab it".

First off, I would like to give a shout out to the narrator, I think he did a good job, and I loved that he talked fast! Instead of my usual 1.8x-2x, I was able to listen to this at only 1.4x. And I thought he did an excellent job at helping me to connect to the MC Cassel. (of course, listening to this on Audiobook, I thought for the longest time that his name was Castle, like the TV show).

I thought the world-building was excellent, it wasn't dumped on you, but neither was it handed out in random breadcrumbs causing you to wonder what the hell was going on. And I liked the concept of curse-workers, and the whole crime family thing was fun.

The few problems that I had with this book, are not necessarily the fault of the book, but caused by the fact that I am reading it 6 years after it was published at a time when the paranormal YA genre is fairly played out, and there is little room left for surprises or originality. (view spoiler)

All in all, I would definitely recommend this to fans of the genre, who have somehow, like me managed to never read this series.

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Mar 16, 2012 Purple rated it it was ok

Shelves: young-adult, uf, series, action

It's unusual to compare books of different genre but I find myself doing so. I thought Angelfall was spectacular, Fifty Shades of Grey, engrossing, and now this..White Cat, interesting. After reading the first two books mentioned, I know I would be disappointed with the third book I would pick 'coz three consecutive intense books read just don't happen. I haven't come down from the drug-like high of Angelfall and Fifty Shades..so this book almost feel like a let down. I think its a wrong book re ...more

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Jul 18, 2015 Monica rated it really liked it

Shelves: mystery, fantasy, audio, urban-fantasy, 2015-yearly-challenge, cammp-cabin-4-challenge, mmp-500-member-book-party

I didn't know what to expect when I borrowed this book from Overdrive. I decided to read the book because I am participating in a Bingo game and needed a book for my free space and this book fit the criteria for the game.

Cassel is the main character of this story. He comes from a family of magic who are also conmen. It is interesting as I was listening to the story about how Cassel feels he is losing his memory and dreaming of a white cat. The story held my interest.

Cassel knows something bad i ...more

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Jun 15, 2011 Suzanne rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-in-2011, scifi-and-fantasy-club-bookshelf

I Absolutely Loved This Book for Many Reasons:

1. It had a male point of view: I've never read an Young Adult Urban Fiction novel with a male point of view and that was very refreshing! Ok I lied, Rick Riordan's books are from a Male POV, but I wouldn't classify The Lightning Thief as Urban Fiction or Paranormal Romance. To me Rick Riordan is more Epic Fantasy, not really Urban Fiction.

2. No Life Lessons: I've gotten very sick of all the Life Lessons that are being stuck into Young Adult novels. ...more

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Aug 01, 2010 Sarah Dizon rated it liked it

Shelves: young-adult, library, read-in-2011, 3-stars

To be perfectly honest, I'm not exactly sure how I feel about this book. I can see why it's so appealing, the world is different and interesting. But I found I did not like Cassel or his point of view. I understood the way he thought but I didn't feel any real depth from him.

The plot structure was good, even though it was a bit predictable. There were still things that kept me guessing. I think any young adult who reads this will love it but I guess I'm too old for it, which makes me sad because ...more

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Jul 25, 2010 Lakisha rated it really liked it

Shelves: magic, paranormal, young-adult, ya, teens, 2010

I enjoyed this book and I don't want to say much because I don't want to give anything away.

I will say this, sometimes the ones we love the most, are the ones who hurt us the worst. ...more

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Nov 03, 2010 Kristina rated it it was amazing

Overall: This was a fast paced story that kept me reading from beginning to end. It's a darker, grittier look into the world of magic and family. I look forward to reading more in this series and seeing how the decisions made to stick by family affects Cassel's future. I'm also looking forward to finding out (hopefully) more about the crime families and how the politics will affect the curse workers.

Full Review: http://newborrowedused.blogspot.com/2... ...more

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