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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
3.25 ⭐️
Holy plot twist, I did not expect that ending.
I love the magic system in this book, especially the fact that in order to cut a thread, she has to cut her own too. The whole vibe of the book is very dark, and you're never quite sure who to trust. The author does a great job at maintaining this throughout.
The plot is intense and steeped in death. You feel yourself getting frustrated at going round in circles as you realise they've followed the wrong lead once again. This is exactly what I'd expect from a book with mystery elements like this.
I really like Io, she's someone who has suffered through a lot but keeps going and I'm sure a lot of people will relate to that. I enjoyed reading about her relationships with her sister Ava and her friend Rosa.
I also like our male lead, Edei. Loyal to a fault and a great character for Io to bounce off. Sadly, I found the romance aspect slightly lacking. This is partially influenced by having to avoid a cheating storyline so we don't get many interactions that show how he feels. But I do think it's all been set up for book 2 to have a lot more in there.
The main reason for the 3.25 star rating is that it does feel a little info dumpy because of all the gods and the need to explain powers and the history of the silts, etc. Again, this is something I imagine won't affect book 2. I did think that the power explanations were backed up by displays of the powers in use, so it's not too much telling over showing.
I'm going straight into book 2 now, and I'm excited to see where it goes.
I received an advance review copy of this book, and this review represents my honest opinion. Thank you to netgalley, Kika Hatzopoulou, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.
Holy plot twist, I did not expect that ending.
I love the magic system in this book, especially the fact that in order to cut a thread, she has to cut her own too. The whole vibe of the book is very dark, and you're never quite sure who to trust. The author does a great job at maintaining this throughout.
The plot is intense and steeped in death. You feel yourself getting frustrated at going round in circles as you realise they've followed the wrong lead once again. This is exactly what I'd expect from a book with mystery elements like this.
I really like Io, she's someone who has suffered through a lot but keeps going and I'm sure a lot of people will relate to that. I enjoyed reading about her relationships with her sister Ava and her friend Rosa.
I also like our male lead, Edei. Loyal to a fault and a great character for Io to bounce off. Sadly, I found the romance aspect slightly lacking. This is partially influenced by having to avoid a cheating storyline so we don't get many interactions that show how he feels. But I do think it's all been set up for book 2 to have a lot more in there.
The main reason for the 3.25 star rating is that it does feel a little info dumpy because of all the gods and the need to explain powers and the history of the silts, etc. Again, this is something I imagine won't affect book 2. I did think that the power explanations were backed up by displays of the powers in use, so it's not too much telling over showing.
I'm going straight into book 2 now, and I'm excited to see where it goes.
I received an advance review copy of this book, and this review represents my honest opinion. Thank you to netgalley, Kika Hatzopoulou, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.
When a private investigator descended from the Greek Fates becomes embroiled in a string of disappearances that could threaten her sisters, she must work alongside a boy with whom she shares a fate thread to uncover the mysterious forces at work in her city. Truly, this is one of the most imaginative fantasy worlds I’ve come across in recent years. A half-sunken city, female wraiths, and a reimagining of the Three Fates makes for a suspenseful and atmospheric read.
Also, female sleuths who take cases to help disenfranchised or Othered people are my favorite cup of tea.
Also, female sleuths who take cases to help disenfranchised or Othered people are my favorite cup of tea.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
I’m sorry if this offends anyone, but man I can’t stand her attachment to MMC. I feel like every other paragraph is her thinking he’s hot. I’m not big into romance and to me, that seems like the main genre of this book despite the main plot being something else. I feel like if the story wasn’t so focused on their relationship and more on the plot, it would be a very interesting book. This book is not for me though
medium-paced
