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A review by sophiawolf
Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou
adventurous
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
This is probably one of the best books I've read in ages and I love this book soo much.
The characters are all so loveable and don't appear one-dimensional, particularly Io whose internal struggle with the fate-thread was understandable as well as the struggle with the responsibility her power brings.
Io's, Ava's, and Thais' dynamic as sisters was also well written. None of them are perfect, even Io who is the protagonist.
Io's friendships with others were also fun to read, and the humour was never 'too much', but always the right amount.
The book moved at the best pace possible for the story, so it never got boring, but the book also never felt rushed. Even in moments were the pace slowed a bit, it just emphasised the mood of said moments, and didn't hinder the story.
I really love the world the story is set in. It's quite unique and the imagery is amazing. I love the idea of the different moons and the descriptions of their light, and also the powers some people possess. The worldbuilding was woven well into the story when new things came up, and it never felt like there was just a massive block to explain the world, but instead short, casual mentions were used which didn't interrupt the flow of the story. The ways in which the descendants' powers were expressed was also fun to read about and well thought-out like Io's Quilt. The mystery was also great with the wraiths. Clues were dropped, but they didn't reveal the entire mystery, but they also weren't too ominous to be unimportant.
After having read Threads That Bind, I'll really read anything Kika Hatzopoulou writes.
The characters are all so loveable and don't appear one-dimensional, particularly Io whose internal struggle with the fate-thread was understandable as well as the struggle with the responsibility her power brings.
Io's, Ava's, and Thais' dynamic as sisters was also well written. None of them are perfect, even Io who is the protagonist.
Io's friendships with others were also fun to read, and the humour was never 'too much', but always the right amount.
The book moved at the best pace possible for the story, so it never got boring, but the book also never felt rushed. Even in moments were the pace slowed a bit, it just emphasised the mood of said moments, and didn't hinder the story.
I really love the world the story is set in. It's quite unique and the imagery is amazing. I love the idea of the different moons and the descriptions of their light, and also the powers some people possess. The worldbuilding was woven well into the story when new things came up, and it never felt like there was just a massive block to explain the world, but instead short, casual mentions were used which didn't interrupt the flow of the story. The ways in which the descendants' powers were expressed was also fun to read about and well thought-out like Io's Quilt. The mystery was also great with the wraiths. Clues were dropped, but they didn't reveal the entire mystery, but they also weren't too ominous to be unimportant.
After having read Threads That Bind, I'll really read anything Kika Hatzopoulou writes.