Here is the miniest of mini-reviews. Just because.
In RED GLOVE, I'm awed by how these characters and plot have been further developed by Holly Black. Brilliant comes to mind to describe this.
How can I love Cassel so much despite his con games, despite his mob family, despite his lies? Because at heart he's trying so hard to be loyal and make the right decisions even in the face of deception, betrayal and threats from all sides--the kind of experiences that would make most of us hide under the covers and never come out. He keeps trying to fix the messes, and the author keeps digging him in deeper.
The end breaks my heart How's this for a line? "I can survive on memories..."
10 comments:
I like, "He keeps trying to fix the messes, and the author keeps digging him in deeper." Sounds familiar. But, oh! I don't want to read an ending that breaks my heart. Been doing too much of that lately. That is an awesome line and ultra cool cover.
Sounds like a great read- adding it to my list! :)
I can't wait to read this one :D I loved White Cat. Holly Black is a genius :)
What a sad final line. But a really good one!
Yvonne: Well, it's part of a series, so I'm hoping there will be some heart repair, although Holly Black will most definitely dig him deeper yet before that!
Jemi: It is and I'm eager for the next one.
Wen: Yup. Genius. Good word.
Stephanie: Isn't it a heartbreaker? Shook me up.
Her books have been on my to-read list forever!! I'm getting to them soon and I'm so excited. Everyone has loved them.
What a line!
Sounds like a great read.
I keep meaning to read these books! You've inspired me. Characters and plot further developed. . . Brilliant. . . I've got to read these novels.
Julie, Talli & Cynthia: Thanks for stopping by, and, yes, read them. :)Fun to be had!
I've been meaning to get to White Cat for a while. Hear nothing but good about this author!
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