An amazing YA fantasy inspired by Greek mythology
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Threads that Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou is an amazing YA fantasy inspired by Greek mythology. The story revolves around Io, who is a cutter, meaning she can cut the invisible threads between people. In the world, children of gods can inherit their powers, and Io has inherited the powers of the Fates. When Io discovers that someone is killing women, she decides to investigate and find out who is committing these crimes. Along the way, she needs to work together with Edei Rhuna, who is linked to her with a thread indicating they are soulmates.
Here is an enchanting excerpt from the Prologue:
"THE STREETCAR SLICED ahead inches above the tidewater. As it came
to a stop before the station, the cables groaned with the weight of
the overpacked carriage. Passengers twisted their heads to glower
up at them. Just the other day, a cable had snapped over at Sage
Street, emptying passengers into the malformed canal. Three had
ended up in the hospital; the bay water was cruelly cold, even this
close to summer.
The old lady in the back of the streetcar twirled her liver-spotted
fingers over her chest, as if tying an invisible knot. She wasn’t moira born, held no true substance between her fingers but air. It was a
common gesture, meant to ward off the youngest sister of the Moirae,
the goddess of Fate who decides when a life-thread is to be cut.
Knot it once, the saying went, and she will know you’re still fighting."
Overall, Threads That Bind is an absolutely amazing YA fantasy and a great start to a new series! It will appeal to fans of Ace of Shades and The Bone Orchard. One highlight of this book is the emotional impact of the book. I really rooted for the main character. Another highlight of this book was the action-packed ending, which included some major surprises. One final highlight is the excellent worldbuilding. I can tell the author spent a lot of thought when creating the world. After enjoying this book so much, I will definitely be on the lookout for and look forward to reading the sequel. If you're intrigued by the excerpt above, or if you're a fan of YA fantasy in general, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in May!
Threads that Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou is an amazing YA fantasy inspired by Greek mythology. The story revolves around Io, who is a cutter, meaning she can cut the invisible threads between people. In the world, children of gods can inherit their powers, and Io has inherited the powers of the Fates. When Io discovers that someone is killing women, she decides to investigate and find out who is committing these crimes. Along the way, she needs to work together with Edei Rhuna, who is linked to her with a thread indicating they are soulmates.
Here is an enchanting excerpt from the Prologue:
"THE STREETCAR SLICED ahead inches above the tidewater. As it came
to a stop before the station, the cables groaned with the weight of
the overpacked carriage. Passengers twisted their heads to glower
up at them. Just the other day, a cable had snapped over at Sage
Street, emptying passengers into the malformed canal. Three had
ended up in the hospital; the bay water was cruelly cold, even this
close to summer.
The old lady in the back of the streetcar twirled her liver-spotted
fingers over her chest, as if tying an invisible knot. She wasn’t moira born, held no true substance between her fingers but air. It was a
common gesture, meant to ward off the youngest sister of the Moirae,
the goddess of Fate who decides when a life-thread is to be cut.
Knot it once, the saying went, and she will know you’re still fighting."
Overall, Threads That Bind is an absolutely amazing YA fantasy and a great start to a new series! It will appeal to fans of Ace of Shades and The Bone Orchard. One highlight of this book is the emotional impact of the book. I really rooted for the main character. Another highlight of this book was the action-packed ending, which included some major surprises. One final highlight is the excellent worldbuilding. I can tell the author spent a lot of thought when creating the world. After enjoying this book so much, I will definitely be on the lookout for and look forward to reading the sequel. If you're intrigued by the excerpt above, or if you're a fan of YA fantasy in general, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in May!