Red Glove (Curse Workers, #2)
Red Glove (Curse Workers, #2)
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
East Coast, USA • Contemporary
2011
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
Red Glove by Holly Black follows Cassel Sharpe, a young person with extraordinary abilities, grappling with a murder within a world where magic is illegal and the mafia rules. As Cassel navigates complex relationships and moral ambiguities, they must uncover the truth while dealing with powerful family ties and dangerous enemies.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Red Glove by Holly Black offers a thrilling blend of magic and crime, capturing readers with its dark, intricate plot and well-developed characters. Positively, the novel's creative world-building and suspenseful twists are highly praised. However, some critics note occasional pacing issues and feel secondary characters lack depth. Overall, it remains an engaging YA fantasy.
Who Should Read Red Glove (Curse Workers, #2)?
Readers who enjoy Red Glove by Holly Black are likely fans of urban fantasy with a dark, gritty edge. Comparable to those who appreciate the morally complex world of Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo and the supernatural intrigue of City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, they will relish the mix of crime, magic, and suspense.
25,223 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Red Glove received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews, which praised its seamless integration of fantasy into the contemporary world.
The book is part of the Curse Workers series, blending elements of urban fantasy and crime noir to create a unique young adult reading experience.
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Holly Black, the author of Red Glove, is well known for her expertise in weaving complex magic systems into modern settings, a skill she also showcased in her co-authored series, The Spiderwick Chronicles.
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Novel • Fiction
East Coast, USA • Contemporary
2011
14-18 years
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