The Curse Workers series by Holly Black is 3 books of ya fantasy that runs on dark and witty. Spice ranges from 0/5 to 0/5 across the series, clocking in at 931 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Holly Black intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A dark, witty Young Adult ya fantasy built around con artist, curse workers, mob family. 310 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, tense Young Adult ya fantasy built around fbi, curse workers, moral gray. 325 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, satisfying Young Adult ya fantasy built around con artist, resolution, moral gray. 296 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
White Cat is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the dark energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for White Cat →Read the Curse Workers series in publication order: 1. White Cat, 2. Red Glove, 3. Black Heart. This is the intended reading order by Holly Black.
The Curse Workers series has 3 books totaling 931 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Curse Workers series is low-heat, averaging 0/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The Curse Workers series is a ya fantasy series by Holly Black with dark, witty, twisty vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with White Cat — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for White Cat breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.