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azrah786's review against another edition
4.5
[This review can also be found on my BLOG]
**I was provided with a digital copy through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**
CW: violence, blood, injury, murder, gore, body horror, death, animal death, death of parent, emotional abuse, bullying, xenophobia, grief, abandonment, panic attacks, genocide, police brutality, infidelity, classism
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If you know me then you know that I love anything along the line of a retelling and Threads That Bind is right up there with This Poison Heart for being a super clever and unique YA reimaging of Greek Mythology/Lore in a modern setting
The book centres on a girl who along with her 2 older sisters is a descendant of the 3 Fates. In this universe those who are descendants of deities harness some of their powers. Io our protagonist is able to see the threads of fate that span between people and the things that they love, as do her sisters, but her unique ability is that she is able to cut these threads.
Io uses her powers to work as a private investigator (honestly how cool is that?!!) and one day on a job she stumbles upon a woman who is walking around alive with her life thread cut, something which shouldn’t be possible..
This pulls Io into a wider mystery where she is made to work alongside Edei, the right hand man of the mob queen of the city who just so happens to be the person on the other side of her soulmate thread that she has been avoiding for years.
I absolutely loved this book and sped through it in 24 hours.
I was blown away by pretty much everything about the worldbuilding, from the gritty dystopian backdrop of the city and the various political tensions and underground gangs that pieced it together to the multifaceted magic/power side of things. It was fascinating that this whole deity element wasn’t just limited to Greek mythology but rather branched out to include other cultures and locations as well. Every new detail and addition just absorbed me more and more and there was some pretty great social commentary on class systems and identity there too.
The characters and their relationships were also a massive highlight. When books have complex and well written family dynamics you can expect me to be well and fully engaged and Hatzopoulou explored the relationships between the sisters at the heart of this story and how it shaped each of them, especially Io, so well! The romance also was so so sweet!! I find the soulmate trope can often feel cliché but the connection between Io and Edei felt so wholesome and right!
The leading mystery plot really keeps you guessing and on your toes and though there are some predictable bits it is all pieced together so well, particularly with how the various secrets and threads of history were unfolded. And following that ending I am itching to get my hands on the sequel!!
Final Rating – 4.5/5 Stars
**I was provided with a digital copy through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**
CW: violence, blood, injury, murder, gore, body horror, death, animal death, death of parent, emotional abuse, bullying, xenophobia, grief, abandonment, panic attacks, genocide, police brutality, infidelity, classism
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If you know me then you know that I love anything along the line of a retelling and Threads That Bind is right up there with This Poison Heart for being a super clever and unique YA reimaging of Greek Mythology/Lore in a modern setting
The book centres on a girl who along with her 2 older sisters is a descendant of the 3 Fates. In this universe those who are descendants of deities harness some of their powers. Io our protagonist is able to see the threads of fate that span between people and the things that they love, as do her sisters, but her unique ability is that she is able to cut these threads.
Io uses her powers to work as a private investigator (honestly how cool is that?!!) and one day on a job she stumbles upon a woman who is walking around alive with her life thread cut, something which shouldn’t be possible..
This pulls Io into a wider mystery where she is made to work alongside Edei, the right hand man of the mob queen of the city who just so happens to be the person on the other side of her soulmate thread that she has been avoiding for years.
I absolutely loved this book and sped through it in 24 hours.
I was blown away by pretty much everything about the worldbuilding, from the gritty dystopian backdrop of the city and the various political tensions and underground gangs that pieced it together to the multifaceted magic/power side of things. It was fascinating that this whole deity element wasn’t just limited to Greek mythology but rather branched out to include other cultures and locations as well. Every new detail and addition just absorbed me more and more and there was some pretty great social commentary on class systems and identity there too.
The characters and their relationships were also a massive highlight. When books have complex and well written family dynamics you can expect me to be well and fully engaged and Hatzopoulou explored the relationships between the sisters at the heart of this story and how it shaped each of them, especially Io, so well! The romance also was so so sweet!! I find the soulmate trope can often feel cliché but the connection between Io and Edei felt so wholesome and right!
The leading mystery plot really keeps you guessing and on your toes and though there are some predictable bits it is all pieced together so well, particularly with how the various secrets and threads of history were unfolded. And following that ending I am itching to get my hands on the sequel!!
Final Rating – 4.5/5 Stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Murder, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Genocide, and Police brutality
Minor: Infidelity
xapoptosisx's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This book is really good, I loved the world and magic system, the characters just the whole thing. Those last few chapters were something else just wow and that last line I can't wait for the second book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Violence, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Genocide and Gun violence
ninahuynh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
As a lover of Greek mythology and mystery, this book hit the spot! There was a lot of action and powers and mythological jargon. I personally would have appreciated a glossary ormap or some sort for all the different types of born-powers and born-families. Espciallly with how there are different terms for the same type of born based on the region/nation.
The romance between Io and Edei could use some more development; I hope to see more of that in the next book. Thais urks me in how she manipulates sisterhood; I hope Ava grows more into herself and stands up to Thais. Excited to see how the fight continues in the next book!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
viselik's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
I got bored around 50% of the way through. It was an alright but forgettable read for me.
I personally just wasn't into the story all that much, I kinda liked Edei but I ended up just growing bored.
I personally just wasn't into the story all that much, I kinda liked Edei but I ended up just growing bored.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and War
leedolee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A fun, fast-paced read!
The world found within this novel was an amazing and unique one that immediately drew me in as I started reading. A tale about sisters always manages to keep me intrigued and the idea of Fate Threads also helped to keep the storyline going.
Many twists and turns in this book and all of them kept me on my toes. I would definitely recommend this book!
The world found within this novel was an amazing and unique one that immediately drew me in as I started reading. A tale about sisters always manages to keep me intrigued and the idea of Fate Threads also helped to keep the storyline going.
Many twists and turns in this book and all of them kept me on my toes. I would definitely recommend this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Abortion
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is Greek mythology done a bit differently than it usually is in YA, with lots of twists and turns and interesting family dynamics. It's a fantasy with a mystery twist, as Io tries to figure out what's going on with the mysterious deaths in her part of town. As a kind of private investigator, she digs deeper into what's going on, but is surprised by what she finds.
The world building in this is so intricate and fascinating to me, built on Greek myths with different families populating the city. You always run the risk when you have a really interesting world that the characters might get lost, but that definitely didn't happen here, either. Io has a complex background with her sisters, which all gets unraveled throughout the novel. Plus, she gets paired with the boy, Edei, who is supposed to be her soulmate.
Of course, we end on a bit of a cliffhanger, so hopefully it isn't too long before the next book comes out!
The world building in this is so intricate and fascinating to me, built on Greek myths with different families populating the city. You always run the risk when you have a really interesting world that the characters might get lost, but that definitely didn't happen here, either. Io has a complex background with her sisters, which all gets unraveled throughout the novel. Plus, she gets paired with the boy, Edei, who is supposed to be her soulmate.
Of course, we end on a bit of a cliffhanger, so hopefully it isn't too long before the next book comes out!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Emotional abuse, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Confinement, Transphobia, and Death of parent
marywahlmeierbracciano's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
In a semi-futuristic climate dystopia where descendants of Greek Gods inherit their powers, Io is one of three sisters—descendants of the Fates. The fact that she can see the threads that connect people to those they love—and cut the ties, if she chooses—makes her an excellent private investigator. Her latest case, however, lands her working with someone she’s been avoiding for years, a mobster to whom she’s bound by fate. As they search for the source of a string of unsettling murders, Io and Edei must also reexamine the meaning of equity, justice, and loyalty. This heart-pounding, tightly-woven mystery features a very diverse cast, anxiety representation, and a slow burn love story. I need a sequel now!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Xenophobia, and Classism
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, and Murder
Minor: Confinement, Transphobia, and Death of parent
mandaleigh's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I received an advance reader copy of this book from Bookish First!
Threads That Bind follows Io Ora, the youngest of three sisters descended from the Fates, who can see the threads that connect people to the things they love. Io specifically is a cutter, the sister who can sever ties to other people, places and things, and yes, life itself. She's a private investigator "in the business of breaking hearts" when she witnesses a murder committed by someone with a severed life thread (which should be impossible). She investigates the murder alongside the second in command for the most powerful gang in the city, Edei, which is complicated itself because the two of them are connected by a Fate Thread (soulmates!) but Edei doesn't know. As they uncover the mystery, they're led to Io's oldest sister and her paramour, who's their main suspect.
The book is fast paced and integrates mythology and mystery seamlessly! (I promise that's not a thread pun!) You get a little bit of everything in this book; a little dystopia, myth, murder mystery, romance. I really felt like I was guessing until the very end. I believe it's being marketed as a young adult read, but don't let that steer you away form it. The world building is rich and interesting, and the characters are diverse and memorable. It also ends on a cliffhanger, so I'm definitely looking forward to the next one!
Threads That Bind follows Io Ora, the youngest of three sisters descended from the Fates, who can see the threads that connect people to the things they love. Io specifically is a cutter, the sister who can sever ties to other people, places and things, and yes, life itself. She's a private investigator "in the business of breaking hearts" when she witnesses a murder committed by someone with a severed life thread (which should be impossible). She investigates the murder alongside the second in command for the most powerful gang in the city, Edei, which is complicated itself because the two of them are connected by a Fate Thread (soulmates!) but Edei doesn't know. As they uncover the mystery, they're led to Io's oldest sister and her paramour, who's their main suspect.
The book is fast paced and integrates mythology and mystery seamlessly! (I promise that's not a thread pun!) You get a little bit of everything in this book; a little dystopia, myth, murder mystery, romance. I really felt like I was guessing until the very end. I believe it's being marketed as a young adult read, but don't let that steer you away form it. The world building is rich and interesting, and the characters are diverse and memorable. It also ends on a cliffhanger, so I'm definitely looking forward to the next one!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail