Reviews

The Thread That Binds by Cedar McCloud

lukewhenderson's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

5.0

geeky_spider's review against another edition

In a reading slump

miyohtnk's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.75

jesspbh's review against another edition

Three narrators but none had distinctive voices leading to a very confusing read

barnesbookshelf's review

4.0

I'm not always the biggest fan of high fantasy because it takes me a minute to understand the world, but I greatly enjoyed this book. I loved the magic system of the world and how each person had their own unique style. The meta of the major religion is sometimes a little jarring, but make sense for a world where books are the most important things.

The relationships between Tabby, Rhiannon, and Amane are wonderful to watch develop and grow. Mairead gave me the creeps from the get-go. The Stargroves' relationship is goals.

I really want to see Amane's oracle deck, and I would love to read all of the myths and folk tales for the world. McCloud did a fantastic job worldbuilding and I want to spend more time in it.

amaralikecamera's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I loved this cozy fantasy and have read it twice! If you want a world where neopronouns (e/em/eir) are standard, polyamory is practiced, and a magical library is the setting - this is your book!

solarpunkopossum's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

5.0

Loved it! Looking forward to reading more of Cedar McCloud's books. 

mossymadi's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing

• 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

5.0

This book absolutely made my heart sing. More books like this, please!!!!

Initially, I had a bit of difficulty with the use of neo-pronouns, but the story was so damn good that I just learned to love them — and I’m grateful for the use of them. 

Go read this book, it’s such a delight. I can’t wait to buy the oracle deck and the physical copies of this book and the second one.

mturner1334's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective 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

frankijace's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0