Reviews tagging 'Confinement'

Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou

5 reviews

mattiedancer's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Writing: 4.25⭐️/5 

The writing shone in certain sections. I particularly loved the way Hatzopoulou described and wrote about the threads. I also thought she commanded good control of her language while describing action and combat, leaving the actions clear. A few sections of the novel fell victim to a bit of a rushed feeling, but most of it was paced well with good control. 

Characters: 4.25⭐️/5

I really loved Io. She maintained her strength without paying to the conventions of the “strong badass female protagonist.” I liked that she fought against her sister’s description and prescriptions of her and paved her own path. And, I really loved her reaction to her fate string. I loved how she kept her secret to herself and how both characters eventually gave into the determination of the string. Honestly, the characters were just deeply written and still fun to read about.

Plot: 4.25⭐️/5 

Ah, a world in which fates are reborn and the threads that bind us remain visible to some. I loved it deeply, especially as it wove into a mystery novel, with Io and Edei investigating together in a world where magic and myths come to life. I think the end was a bit rushed, and the cliffhanger did feel a bit sudden, a bit forced, but overall, it was lots of fun to read.

Who Should Read This Book? 

• Fans of young adult fantasy
• Readers looking for a fantasy read with mystery vibes
• Readers looking for a solid book in a fantasy world
• Fans of Greek mythology reimaginings

Content Warnings? 

• Death, murder, genocide, war, blood, gore, grief, gaslighting, emotional abuse, animal cruelty, violence, injury, injury detail, death of parent, confinement, transphobia, 

Post-Reading Rating:  5⭐️/5

Would read the next one.

Final Rating: 4.25⭐️/5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Death, Animal cruelty, Genocide, Gore, Emotional abuse, Confinement, Transphobia, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and Child death

eni_iilorak's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Classism, Gun violence, Emotional abuse, Murder, Death, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Violence

Moderate: Racism, War, Xenophobia, Animal cruelty, Genocide, Police brutality, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Grief

Minor: Addiction, Deadnaming, Confinement, Abortion, Infidelity, and Death of parent

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! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Genocide, War, Abandonment, Gaslighting, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Torture

Moderate: Confinement, Classism, and Death of parent

Minor: Abortion, Animal cruelty, and Animal death

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!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Emotional abuse, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Blood, Death, and Violence

Minor: Death of parent, Confinement, and Transphobia

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!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Xenophobia, and Classism

Moderate: Violence, Medical trauma, Animal cruelty, Murder, Death, Mental illness, and Blood

Minor: Transphobia, Death of parent, and Confinement