Black Heart by Holly Black

296 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Love is dangerous and trust is priceless in Holly Black's "powerful, edgy dark" fantasy series (Publishers Weekly). 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 ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,396 reviews

Moods

mysterious 71%
adventurous 67%
dark 65%
tense 51%
emotional 30%
funny 24%
challenging 17%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 38%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 26% | Character: 15% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.01

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