Waiting on Wednesday #24

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly awaiting.

I am curiously awaiting the release of:

Black Heart

(Curse Workers Series #3)

by Holly Black

Publication Date UK: April 19th 2012

Publisher: Gollancz

Summary (courtesy of Goodreads):

Cassel Sharpe knows he’s been used as an assassin, but he’s trying to put all that behind him. He’s trying to be good, even though he grew up in a family of con artists and cheating comes as easily as breathing to him. He’s trying to do the right thing, even though the girl he loves is inextricably connected with crime. And he’s trying to convince himself that working for the Feds is smart, even though he’s been raised to believe the government is the enemy.
But with a mother on the lam, the girl he loves about to take her place in the Mob, and new secrets coming to light, the line between what’s right and what’s wrong becomes increasingly blurred. When the Feds ask Cassel to do the one thing he said he would never do again, he needs to sort out what’s a con and what’s truth. In a dangerous game and with his life on the line, Cassel may have to make his biggest gamble yet—this time on love.

Why I want to read this:

First of all, I am SO glad I bought the UK edition when I first started reading the series. I didn't like the cover very much, but I happened to be in London when it came out so I had few choices (I'm not the most patient person, you know). And with the recent discussion about yet another cover switch in the States I am more than happy that all my covers fit together :)

Well then, reasons. There are so many. I love Holly's writing. I love Holly's world building. I really love this series, it's different from anything else I have read. I want Cassel and Lila together, this is their last chance. It's the final book in the series - no, that's not sad, it means a big-bang-ending! Have you read the summary - it has to be a big-bang-ending!

And, last but not least, the ending of this series means the beginning of something new, Holly has already confirmed a new 3-books-deal :)

Do you need any more reasons?