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- "Dripping with atmosphere and edged with danger, Threads That Bind weaves together a gorgeous dark tapestry of mystery, fated romance, and modern myth.
- 368 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy
- Series Name: Threads That Bind
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In a world where the children of the gods inherit their powers, Io, a descendant of the Greek Fates, must solve a series of impossible murders to save her sisters, her soulmate, and her city.Book Synopsis
"Dripping with atmosphere and edged with danger, Threads That Bind weaves together a gorgeous dark tapestry of mystery, fated romance, and modern myth. You won't be able to put this one down." --Alexandra Bracken, New York Times bestselling author of Lore In a world where the children of the gods inherit their powers, a descendant of the Greek Fates must solve a series of impossible murders to save her sisters, her soulmate, and her city, for fans of Song of Achilles. Descendants of the Fates are always born in threes: one to weave, one to draw, and one to cut the threads that connect people to the things they love and to life itself. The Ora sisters are no exception. Io, the youngest, uses her Fate-born abilities as a private investigator in the half-sunken city of Alante. But her latest job leads her to a horrific discovery: somebody is abducting women, maiming their life-threads, and setting the resulting wraiths loose in the city to kill. To find the culprit, she must work alongside Edei Rhuna, the right hand of the infamous Mob Queen--and the boy with whom she shares a rare fate-thread linking them as soul mates before they've even met. The investigation turns personal when Io's estranged oldest sister shows up on the arm of her best suspect. Amid unveiled secrets from her past and her growing feelings for Edei, Io must follow clues through the city's darkest corners and unearth a conspiracy that involves some of the city's most powerful players before destruction comes to her own doorstep.Review Quotes
★ "Sizzling romance and action-packed sequences set against an intriguing plot plagued by political corruption and conspiracy build to a dynamic pace. [A] richly detailed adventure." --Publisher's Weekly, starred review ★ "With vivid and compelling writing, the narrative immerses readers in a unique world on the edge of ruin and an achingly slow romance. Hand to fans of Leigh Bardugo's "Grishaverse" who are looking for a cutthroat and magical criminal underworld. With a unique world and layered mystery, readers will love this book." --School Library Journal, starred review "Highly original worldbuilding...[and] plenty to engage fantasy fans, leaving them eager for the next installment. Classical mythology, police procedural, and romance combine in this imaginative, intriguing post-apocalyptic story." --Kirkus Reviews "Hatzopoulou's descriptive prose, with its touch of humor, is excellent . . . A quick, compulsive read." --Booklist "Dripping with atmosphere and edged with danger, Threads That Bind weaves together a gorgeous dark tapestry of mystery, fated romance, and modern myth. You won't be able to put this one down." --Alexandra Bracken, New York Times bestselling author of Lore "Riveting and electrifying! In a world where the descendants of the Greek gods inherit enthralling supernatural powers, Kika Hatzopoulou weaves a gripping mystery full of secrets, murder, and betrayal. I was utterly ensnared to the last page." --Leslie Vedder, bestselling author of the Bone Spindle trilogy "Kika Hatzopoulou's irresistible debut draws you in with a golden thread. Seamlessly weaving together magic, mythology, and mystery, Threads That Bind launches readers into a stunningly imagined world that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page." --Claire M. Andrews, author of the Daughter of Sparta trilogy "Utterly riveting from start to finish! Hatzopoulou expertly weaves familiar threads of murder, fated lovers, feuding sisters, and ancient myths into a fresh, modern tapestry, one that gleams as bright as the threads of fate Io uses to navigate the sunken city of Alante. A story and heroine I won't soon forget." --Amanda Joy, author of the A River of Royal Blood duology
"Threads That Bind is a thrilling magical twist on the murder mystery. From rooftop bridges and flooded city streets to rundown apartments and glitzy gang clubs, Alante is a city where survival is paramount and nothing is simple. This is exactly the kind of story I've been craving." --Nicki Pau Preto, author of the Crown of Feathers trilogy "A flooded city full of magic and secrets, fallen gods, a thrilling mystery, and a heartfelt examination of the complex bonds of sisterhood. One of the most original and enjoyable debuts I've read." --Lyndall Clipstone, author of the World at the Lake's Edge duology and Unholy Terrors
About the Author
Kika Hatzopoulou writes stories for all ages, filled with lore and whimsy. She holds an MFA for writing for children from the New School and currently splits her time between London and her native Greece, where she enjoys urban quests and gastronomical adventures while narrating entire book and movie plots with her partner. Find Kika on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @kikahatzopoulou and on her website kikahatzopoulou.com.Dimensions (Overall): 8.29 Inches (H) x 5.52 Inches (W) x .98 Inches (D)
Weight: .69 Pounds
Suggested Age: 13-17 Years
Series Title: Threads That Bind
Sub-Genre: Fantasy
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Number of Pages: 368
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Kika Hatzopoulou
Language: English
Street Date: May 14, 2024
TCIN: 90182567
UPC: 9780593528730
Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-0499
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.3 out of 5 stars with 4 reviews
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4 out of 5 stars
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- 2 years ago
Title: Threads That Bind Author: Kika Hatzopoulou Io Ora is a decendant of the Greek Fates and she is able to cut apart the threads that tie/bind people to things they love and the thread that binds their life too. In the book a women who has had her life thread severed but is still living commits murder and Io sees this happen. She can also see threads that bind soul mates together and in the book Io meets hers. I love the cover on The Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou it pulled me in. I really love the illustration and the color palette that was used very pretty colors. I really enjoyed the plot of this story it grabs the attention of the reader and pull you in pretty fast. I loved the part where Io meets her soul mate and sees the thread binding them together it was very cute. I reccomend reading this book if you love Young Adult or Middle Grade novels that deal with the Greeks.
Beautiful YA mythology
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Raaven H - 2 years ago
First, the cover for this book is phenomenal. I wanted to read it based on just the cover art and for how amazing the synopsis sounded. This book wasn’t what I expected and I was so happy about that. I’m not familiar with this level of Greek mythology so I was pleasantly surprised about how unique it felt. I got invested into it pretty quickly. The mystery was interesting and I wanted to follow along with Edie & Io the whole time. I was rooting for them as a fated pair and loved seeing them work together. This fantasy world felt so rich and alive and unlike other fantasy worlds. I was actually able to follow along and understand what was going on. You can tell the author put a lot of time into the world building and the different types of abilities within the world. Seeing all the different types of powers people possessed was so fun. I also loved Io and her friends. Nico seemed really cute and I hope he comes back more. Not everyone can be good and not everyone can be bad. Something that might seem evil may just be “necessary”. I loved how many red herrings and plots twists were put throughout. The only thing that irked me was the end with Thais and Ava. It didn’t really make too much sense to me. Ava just ignored everything she heard for someone she hasn’t seen around in 2 years? Maybe it can be explained in the next book what she was thinking. All in all the pacing was good and the story was beautifully written. I liked how the book was split into 3 parts for the 3 sisters. I can’t wait for the next book for vengeance!!
Complex, unique fantasy based on Greek mythology
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
lurkykitty - 2 years ago
Threads That Bind is a fantasy/mystery involving a magic system in which some of the characters (the Other-born) are descended from Greek gods and share their powers. Io and her sisters are descended from the Fates; she is a Cutter who can see and cut the Threads between people, things and places. The story also incorporates romance, humor, politics, gangs and family dynamics. The world building and magic system are detailed, complex, original, vivid and fascinating. There are fantastic action scenes, a strong, determined heroine, an atmospheric post-apocalyptic city which floods intermittently, a large, interesting cast of characters and shocking twists. Threads That Bind was a fun, captivating read but could sometimes be confusing because there was so much going on. The ending leaves the reader with many questions but happily, there is a sequel.
interesting YA fiction
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
bostieslovebooks - 2 years ago
People are connected to life and that which they love by threads. The Fate-born have abilities to weave, draw, or cut threads. Io works as a private investigator, using her abilities to her advantage. When women start being abducted and their life-threads maimed, Io investigates, finding her estranged sister mixed up with a suspect. THREADS THAT BIND was an interesting blend of fantasy, mythology, mystery, and romance. I’ve read other books with some sort of “threads of fate” premise, but this one was quite unique and intriguing. I loved how Greek mythology was wrapped into the story. The world-building was fantastic and the characters compelling. The pacing did feel a little inconsistent overall, though that didn’t stop me from turning pages to find out what would happen next. The ending is a cliffhanger and left me wanting more. I’ll be waiting for the next book to be released. THREADS THAT BIND was a great YA genre-mixing book that I’d recommend. It’s book one of Kika Hatzopoulou’s Threads That Bind series. I’m looking forward to continuing to read future books.