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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
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adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
*I received an eARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*
I was hesitant to read this because I'm a little burnt out on YA fantasy and mythology retellings, but I'd heard such rave reviews that I was getting FOMO and took the chance when this was relisted on NetGalley in anticipation of its sequel Hearts That Cut.
This was such an interesting take on the Greek mythology. Set in a futuristic world ravished by climate change, where children of gods inherit their powers, our main character, Io, a descendent of the Fates, is a private detective looking into a series of abductions turned wraith attacks. What follows is a twisty investigation full of magic and political intrigue and regrets and revenge.
Kika Hatzopoulou drops the reader into this world which is really refreshing for a book aimed at a young adult audience, though it left me feeling a bit confused for the first 20% or so. The world is fascinating and I liked how complex and fleshed out it seemed. That being said, I think the plot fell into some of the same generic YA steps which isn't a bad thing like there's a reason some of those tropes/elements are popular, but I think because the world was so unique I expected something more.
Overall, I think this was a really solid debut and I am looking forward to finishing out this duology with Hearts That Cut.
I was hesitant to read this because I'm a little burnt out on YA fantasy and mythology retellings, but I'd heard such rave reviews that I was getting FOMO and took the chance when this was relisted on NetGalley in anticipation of its sequel Hearts That Cut.
This was such an interesting take on the Greek mythology. Set in a futuristic world ravished by climate change, where children of gods inherit their powers, our main character, Io, a descendent of the Fates, is a private detective looking into a series of abductions turned wraith attacks. What follows is a twisty investigation full of magic and political intrigue and regrets and revenge.
Kika Hatzopoulou drops the reader into this world which is really refreshing for a book aimed at a young adult audience, though it left me feeling a bit confused for the first 20% or so. The world is fascinating and I liked how complex and fleshed out it seemed. That being said, I think the plot fell into some of the same generic YA steps which isn't a bad thing like there's a reason some of those tropes/elements are popular, but I think because the world was so unique I expected something more.
Overall, I think this was a really solid debut and I am looking forward to finishing out this duology with Hearts That Cut.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-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
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-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
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Complicated
A good start to the series!
First of all, let me say it was fascinating just because it was about the Fates. Set in a magical world where humans and demigod co-exist, the author weaves an interesting tale. I loved the main character and her transformation from a timid girl to a woman who would do anything for the truth, cutting the threads that bind with the people most dear to her. There were some issues at the beginning of the book that made it hard to get into it, but overall I liked the story and can't wait to read the next one.
P.S.: The ending? Totally not expecting it!
First of all, let me say it was fascinating just because it was about the Fates. Set in a magical world where humans and demigod co-exist, the author weaves an interesting tale. I loved the main character and her transformation from a timid girl to a woman who would do anything for the truth, cutting the threads that bind with the people most dear to her. There were some issues at the beginning of the book that made it hard to get into it, but overall I liked the story and can't wait to read the next one.
P.S.: The ending? Totally not expecting it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Murder