White Cat (Curse Workers): Book summary and reviews of White Cat (Curse Workers) by Holly Black

Media Reviews

"[Black] has created a believable alternate America where mobsters are magicians and no one is entirely trustworthy." - Publishers Weekly

"This fresh urban fantasy offers an intriguing cast of characters and thoughtful world building. " - VOYA

"This fast-moving read leaves the with some unanswered questions that call out for a sequel. " - Children's Literature

"Combining magic, cons, lies within lies, and a healthy dose of mob activity, this work is the first in a new series from Black, a master of teen urban fantasy. " - Library Journal

", White Cat will appeal to readers who grew up on Holly Black's "Spiderwick Chronicles" ...and are ready for something edgier." - School Library Journal

"Urban fantasy, con story, coming of age - whatever you call it, read it." - Kikrus Reviews

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Holly Black Author Biography

Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over thirty fantasy novels for kids and teens. She has been a finalist for an Eisner Award and the Lodestar Award, and the recipient of the Mythopoeic Award, a Nebula, and a Newbery Honor. Her books have been translated into 32 languages worldwide and adapted for film. She currently lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret library.

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