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Violence
Some
Organized crime violence and some deaths in the noir-influenced fantasy setting
Language
Barely any
Mild language appropriate for the YA register
Sexual Content
Barely any
Minimal romantic content in this first installment
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
The psychological complexity of discovered identity and the manipulation by family members create real tension
What this book is about
Holly Black's first Curse Workers novel is set in an alternate America where magic — working — is illegal and the mafia controls the underground trade. Cassel Sharpe comes from a family of workers but believes himself to be the only normal one — until he starts sleepwalking and discovers memories he shouldn't have. Black's world-building is tight and the noir atmosphere is effective. Violence is present in the organized crime register.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Organized crime and illegal magic
Memory manipulation and identity questions
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