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Threads That Bind
by Kika Hatzopoulou
Percy Jackson meets Red Queen in this thrilling mystery inspired by Greek Mythology.
This was a really interesting read. I loved the Greek Mythology aspects, which gave it almost a dystopian feel. Io reminded me of Mare from Red Queen, which gave this story a very nostalgic fantasy sort of vibe, which worked well with the Percy Jackson style writing.
I think that the beginning dragged on a little bit, which is to be expected, however I had to put it down multiple times because there was a lot of information in very few pages. Combined with the introduction to the world, it was a tad overwhelming, and almost a DNF. I’m glad I pushed through because it was amazing.
I don’t particularly like the ‘fated mates’ trope, but I think it worked well here. The slowburn/coming to terms of Io and Edei’s relationship was done very well, and I really liked how it came together. The relationship was so cute, and I loved seeing them grow together.
The characters are well-written, and don’t seem to lack personal bias, which is something that I find doesn’t happen in teen mystery/thriller books as much as it should. I also think Io has quite a few character arcs that help her to learn more about herself, which is refreshing to see. Being the quick-thinking thread cutter who won’t hesitate to use her gift who doesn’t always see the consequences, it made a huge impact when she realized someone close to her faced a devastating loss because of her decision, which added a lot to her character. The diversity of the characters was also well done, and didn’t feel like they were added to hit a quota.
I liked the ending, but I think it would’ve made a bit more sense to end the book earlier. The big reveal was intense, and changed everyone’s lives, but then we had more stuff happen, which took away from the twist ending. I felt as though it fell a bit flat after, but there are a few things I want to know more about, and I can’t wait for the second book.
I think this would appeal to fans looking for the wit and sarcasm of Percy Jackson and the fantasy/dystopian world of Red Queen. Overall, it was a very interesting read, and I look forward to the next book.
Thank you to NetGalley, Razorbill, and the author for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.