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A review by betweentheshelves
Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou
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