It’s one of those illogical things but I am not often drawn into novels where the main character is male. I believe it’s usually because I find it difficult to relate to the main character. That said, White Cat was different. First of all, Cassel is such a complicated person but at the same time he is a sincere person. The reader can almost tangibly feel his sense of confusion and his inability to make sense of a word that is rapidly unraveling around him. Of course, his age plays an important part in this chaos but while a lot of his feelings can be attributed to hormonal fluctuations, the fact that we, as readers, are audience to his growth into the man he will ultimately be is a rather splendid thing. Like watching a caterpillar during metamorphosis and then its struggle to climb out of the cocoon.Then, let’s discuss the story. It’s been a while since I read something that is so original. One might argue that certain elements of the story remain the same as in many other novels but I’d retort that Holly Black has reworked the mythology in such a way that while it does bear semblance to other ideas, it has its very own niche in a genre given to cliches. The idea of curse workers and worker dynasties – this is seriously engaging stuff.The side characters are suitably intriguing and the complex relationship between the brothers is particularly interesting. I think there’s going to be a lot more in the way of angst and feeling where the brotherly relationships are concerned and I look forward to reading the next book in the series. The romance is there but it is written in a manner that does not make it the central focus of the story but at the same time, does not diminish its importance to such an extent that the reader is left grasping straws and faint hopes.I really enjoyed this book, guys. I think you will too if you give it a chance.
