A review by drmccoy
Hearts That Cut by Kika Hatzopoulou

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

Hearts that cut starts off shortly after Threads that Bind. This sequel is fairly different from the first. There’s more focus on world building and to me it feels a little more like an adventure rather than a sleuth story. I enjoyed this but I think it’s good to expect it coming into the story. I enjoyed how the story wraps up the open ends from the first novel. I love the complexity of human relationships that Kika brings to the story- not just in romantic relationships but in family relationships as well. Definitely a fantasy adventure with some thought-provoking relationship dynamics and world view considerations. I would recommend this duology.