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pagesofallie's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was the second book and sequel to "Hearts That Cut" a fantasy YA novel based on the idea that gods and goddesses pass down various powers in family lineages. The main character in this book is Io, who is a cutter. Sacrificing one of her own threads, she is able to cut the threads of others.
This book picks up where the last book left off, Io and Bianca traveling to try to find the gods. We get to see more of the world outside of Alante and how different natural disasters are causing havoc.
The beginning of the book was a little slow. I loved Edei and Io's dynamic in the last book and really wish we got to see more of that. It definitely picked up more as Io and the other characters made it to Nanzy.
The ending had A LOT going on. I had to make sure I was reading it carefully and figuring it all out. Still, I enjoyed the book and wish there was more! I'd love to see more of the characters (especially Io and Edei) after the end.
I'd recommend these books to any fan of YA fantasy!
This book picks up where the last book left off, Io and Bianca traveling to try to find the gods. We get to see more of the world outside of Alante and how different natural disasters are causing havoc.
The beginning of the book was a little slow. I loved Edei and Io's dynamic in the last book and really wish we got to see more of that. It definitely picked up more as Io and the other characters made it to Nanzy.
The ending had A LOT going on. I had to make sure I was reading it carefully and figuring it all out. Still, I enjoyed the book and wish there was more! I'd love to see more of the characters (especially Io and Edei) after the end.
I'd recommend these books to any fan of YA fantasy!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Death
befthhh's review
adventurous
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? No
5.0
*I received an eARC of this book from Penguin Young Readers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks!*
I loved the first book in this series and Hatzopoulou did not disappoint with the second! Io and Bianca make such a compelling team, and I loved getting to see them travel to new places in this post apocalyptic fantasy world. The city of Nanzy in particular is described so vividly with the remains of the cauchemar being such a unique focal point.
One of the greatest strengths of Hatzopoulou’s writing is despite her world building being very complex, she is always reminding the reader what she speaks of. I could never remember all the powers of the different otherborns, but there’s always a helpful reminder written in.
I also loved getting to know new characters in this book. The unraveling mystery of the gold thread and the gods Io is chasing kept me interested throughout. I could not have predicted the ending and I will miss these characters and this world.
I loved the first book in this series and Hatzopoulou did not disappoint with the second! Io and Bianca make such a compelling team, and I loved getting to see them travel to new places in this post apocalyptic fantasy world. The city of Nanzy in particular is described so vividly with the remains of the cauchemar being such a unique focal point.
One of the greatest strengths of Hatzopoulou’s writing is despite her world building being very complex, she is always reminding the reader what she speaks of. I could never remember all the powers of the different otherborns, but there’s always a helpful reminder written in.
I also loved getting to know new characters in this book. The unraveling mystery of the gold thread and the gods Io is chasing kept me interested throughout. I could not have predicted the ending and I will miss these characters and this world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
luverbyrd's review
adventurous
tense
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Kidnapping and Violence
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