
Holly Black is a best-selling author of fantasy and horror fiction. She is known for her contemporary fantasy series, “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” and her young adult novels, “The Curse Workers,” “The Magisterium,” and “The Darkest Part of the Forest,” among others. Black’s writing often deals with themes of magic, supernatural creatures, and coming of age.
“Black Heart” is a novel by Holly Black, published in 2010. It is the third book in the “Curse Workers” series, which is a contemporary fantasy series about a world where certain people are born with the ability to cast spells through touch.
In “Black Heart,” the main character, Cassel Sharpe, discovers that he comes from a family of curse workers and that he is the only one who is not cursed. He must navigate the dangerous and manipulative world of curse working while also trying to clear his name of a crime he didn’t commit.
Many reviewers have praised the complex characters and intricate plot of “Black Heart.” The book is noted for its exploration of themes of family, loyalty, and identity. If you enjoy fantasy novels with a blend of mystery and intrigue, you might enjoy “Black Heart.”