Curse Workers

Holly Black

In a world where curses are a tangible inheritance, Cassel has always lived with the guilt of a crime he can barely remember committing. But as strange events begin to unravel the carefully constructed lies of his past, Cassel finds himself questioning everything he thought he knew about his family and the dark magic that binds them. He must navigate a treacherous landscape of shifting loyalties and hidden agendas, where the truth is as elusive as a phantom. This gripping tale delves into themes of memory, identity, and the enduring power of family secrets, all within Holly Black's signature blend of dark fantasy and compelling character development.

Holly Black

Seventeen-year-old Cassel Sharpe possesses a dangerous gift: he can alter his own and others' appearances, a power that makes him a valuable asset in the cutthroat world of magic and crime. When federal agents discover his abilities, Cassel is thrust into a perilous game of cat and mouse, forced to choose between the mobsters his brothers work for and a shadowy government agency. Caught between loyalty and survival, he must navigate a treacherous landscape of family secrets, betrayals, and the ever-present threat of exposure. This thrilling urban fantasy explores themes of identity, destiny, and the corrupting influence of power.

Holly Black

Cassel Sharpe has built his life on deception, but the truth is becoming impossible to escape. As old crimes, dangerous curse workers, and powerful enemies converge, Cassel must navigate a world where memories can be altered, luck can be stolen, and no one’s motives are clear. Balancing family secrets, political intrigue, and an uncertain romance, he is forced to decide what—and whom—he is willing to risk everything for. With its sharp wit, atmospheric suspense, and morally complex characters, this gripping urban fantasy explores identity, loyalty, free will, and the cost of power.