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A review by mweis
Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou
3.75
*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.