I don't have the most to share on this one because I spent the majority of it struggling to keep up. The concept is interesting, for sure, and pretty original. But the worldbuilding is way too complex for YA. I was so hyper-focused on processing all of the info dumps that it took me out of the story. I'm sure if I had listened to it on audiobook, I would have been able to lose myself in the fun of it, because it IS fun! Inspired by Greek mythology? I'm sold!

So much potential here and it wasn't completely wasted, but I feel like the author was trying so hard to write a complex plot that it overtook/overshadowed the complexity of her characters. Were they actually surface-level? I have no idea because I lost the will to look too deeply after suffering the heavy world building. Also, adding a insta-love romance in there is a little cheap, but it did the trick to keep me going even when my brain was fried.

I'm being harsh, because this was a solid read, mostly. I would read the sequel if the author decides she got all the info dumping out of the way in this one, lol

Thoroughly enjoyed this book! I’ve always enjoyed reading stories about the Moirai, and this book did not disappoint!

Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou was a phenomenal Greek mythology story.
This book was well detailed and I was constantly engaged.
A beautiful story with great world building.
I was sucked in by the first page and I thought the flow of the book was perfect, and it made for an easy read. I also enjoyed the backstory of how the world came to be shrouded, and just overall a great plot!
I can’t wait to start Hearts That Cut!

Thank You NetGalley and Razorbill for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

I’ve been wanting to read this for the longest time and finally got it!!
The writing was so very well done I couldn’t put it down!
10/10 recommend

4.5 - When I heard @catherines_shelf raving about how much she loved this series, I knew I needed to check it out! Reading this YA series was like a breath of fresh air. I have recently read a lot of new fantasy or sci fi series have similar plots/worlds/magic systems, which I enjoy, but I have been craving something different and unique. I LOVED this series and the characters. With aspects of Greek mythology and the greek heritage of the characters, the Fates, the threads of fate, the gods, and the different quests, it felt very reminiscent of my Percy Jackson, Greek mythology obsessed youth. Although this series was very different from PJ, I loved the teenage angst, the quests that the groups of characters went on, and how badass Io was.

Io is a descendant of the Greek Fates, living with her sister and assigned to solve the mysterious havoc that wraiths are wracking on their city. Io has the ability to use the threads of Fate to track others and is a private investigator. When she is pulled into solving the newest mystery in her city, she is forced to work with her soulmate and sisters, both whom she has a tentative relationship with. I LOVED the mystery in this book, trying to figure out who had set the wraiths on the city. I loved Io's character, as some dealing with the guilt and insecurities of being left by her older sister and not knowing whether her soulmate likes her. The humor was great, the angst was great, and the fantasy setting was SUPERB.

In this book, I loved meeting Io and Edei, learning about Io’s traumatic past and all her loss. This book really set up the background of the characters so well, while also being very fast paced with so much action. I thought it was so fun to read about Io being a lead investigator, working with members from the different gangs to solve the havoc that has come to the city. The ending of this book was CRAZY and had feeling so lucky that I got to dive straight into my arc of Hearts That Cut.

Thank you so much to Penguin Teen and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reader's copy in exchange for my honest review!!

3.75

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 [book:Hearts That Cut|198563745].

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.

Greek retelling is probably my favorite thing in the world! This was no exception; it was unique to other Greek retelling as it is set in a modern world. I like that Greek mythology was taken and compressed into an understandable language for young adult readers. It was engaging from beginning to end. I will be reading the 2nd book because omg that cliffhanger!

I’m glad I have book 2 to move into because this was a stressful ending!! I really liked this concept and the pacing for me was perfect!!

This book was so good and I was hooked the entire time. I've always been a huge fan of greek mythology and I loved getting to read another young adult book that brought in elements of that. This was a highly anticipated read for me and I can't wait to dive into the second book in the series.

Unfortunately this book was not for me. I had a lot of high hopes for this book and I really appreciate receiving this copy but it wasn't for me.

I try not to DNF any books but I couldn't get into it. I love the concept and idea of this book but I was just not connecting with it or the characters.

It took me a little bit to get into this one, but once I was there I could not let go. Io is trying to solve murders and discover who is behind creating wraiths. Everything comes back to a riot from 12 years ago, but the pieces just aren't fitting together.

Io also knows that she has a fate-thred connecting her to Edie, but she's avoided him because he had a girlfriend. Of course, they're shoved together for the investigation and everything becomes so much more complicated.

There was so much happening in this, and the story was woven together so well. The three sisters, sharing one soul, yet at odds in so much. Alliances and loyalties are tested and strained, while Io tries to hold onto anything she thought she knew.

Surprising twists at the end, and an unlikely ally have me waiting to dive into the next book!!

Io is a detective and can magically cut the threads of people’s lives. She’s been hired to discover who is attacking women and leaving them as wraiths with a frayed life thread. As she digs into the investigation, she begins to unravel truths behind the political powers in her city… and beyond.

Read if you like: YA paranormal romance, Greek and other mythologies, slow burn, detectives & mysteries, dystopian settings, complex family drama, and a fantastic adventure for the truth.

The world has irrevocably changed. Tides regularly flood cities, and the far-flung descendants of gods are born with their powers. The children of the Fates come in threes with powers to shape threads in the tapestry of people’s lives. Io’s ability to cut threads means she’s an inherent threat, but she’s managed to build a successful PI business. But when she garners the attention of the Mob Queen she realizes there are many lines she doesn’t want to cross but she won’t have a choice in the end. Especially when she’s partnered up with the one person who she never wanted to force into anything- Edei, who is bound to her by a thread of Fate.

This book is phenomenal! The mystery is compelling and gritty. The world is a blend of past and future set in an unknown dystopian time. It’s a hard place with clear social lines that thrives on power and deceit. I love Io and her sisters’ complex relationship. Every aspect lends to the scope of the world and feels important to the story. Ev-er-y-thing. It’s just enough murder mystery meets mob without being heavy handed. And the mythology-based magic is complex and wonderous- adding a social divide beyond rich and poor. It’s like X-Men and a crime drama got shaken together with a large scoop of urban fantasy for a perfectly bingeable blend.

Io and Edei have this amazing slow burn chemistry. It’s a very a fun way to set up a relationship between the main characters and I was constantly hoping for or dreading whatever was coming. The cast is so fun and diverse. We have clear cut supporting roles, but nothing is flat or overdone. Every character is complex and comes with their own surprises that keep the story going. Review for book 2 Hearts that Cut is coming soon! Thank you to NetGalley for a review copy of this book.

This book was amazing! I loved the magic system and how it was described. It was so unique. Io was such a strong character, physically and emotionally. She was portrayed as a character who forms such easy and strong attachments to everything (including some random frog lol) and it was so refreshing to have a main character who had gone through so much, was still fighting for survival, and still didn’t lose her ability to love and care for so many things. Edei’s instant loyalty and protectiveness over her won me over. He followed her and helped with her insane plans instead of trying to take charge. The mystery of the plotline was so intriguing and I truly could not figure out most of the twists. The last 20% had my jaw on the FLOOR. Love love love. Please read.

Thank you NetGalley and PRH for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

First, I would like to thank Penguin Young Readers Group and NetGalley for the ARC and facilitating the ARC distribution. This was a pleasure to read!

This is my second read through of Threads That Bind as I prepare for Hearts That Cut and I am so excited to reread it. I loved Io's development as a character and as she grew as an individual. She followed her own path even when it was harder than expected.

Edei is one of my favorite characters and I loved watching their relationship develop over the course of the story, even if it is not how any of them expected.

Overall, this book is added to a short list of favorites and I cannot WAIT for Hearts That Cut.

A longer review to come closer to/on pub date but I loved this book! A very unusual and compelling mix of myth, urban fantasy, noir, dystopia, and murder mystery with well-etched characters and intriguing world-building.

Let me start by saying: I adored the world building. It was amazing, I think the way the author weaved a post-apocalyptic world with greek mythology, it was so original and refreshing. The plot had me captivated, I was SAT. I really like Io and the casual queer representation, all the characters were very well written and felt realistic. 100% recommend and so excited for book 2

Love love loved! So many wonderful elements to Io story... I didn't want it to end! I'm a huge fan of fantasy/magic/other worlds and this one checked all the boxes for me. The cutesy romance, the female lead with strong morals and determination to save everything, the bonds of sisterhood, mob bosses, powers, gods and goddesses. So much going on but done in such a beautiful and not at all confusing way! Highly recommend if you are a fantasy reader and want a fun, new world to jump into!

I LOVE Greek Mythology and any book that has that theme in the plot is a must-read for me. The Threads that Bind had an interesting sounding premise, but I found I didn't get into the story as I would have liked. There was a lot info-dumping, which slowed the story down, and there were many times that I wasn't quite sure what was happening in the story or why characters were doing what they were doing. Wish I would have liked it more.

I am so conflicted with this one. I thought the mythology aspect was interesting but also not sure I complete understood a lot of what was happening - thinking this has to do with the info dumping.

As descendants of the Fates, Io is the youngest of 3 sisters and a cutter who uses her skills as a private investigator. While working her newest gig she find herself in the middle of a bigger mystery. To find answers she teams up with Edei, the Mob Queen’s right hand and the boy she shares a fate thread with. Things take a personal turn when clues point to a powerful player in the city and Io’s eldest sister.

While there was a lot of info dumping throughout, the world building was perf! The pacing was a little slow, and I did guess the reveal but enjoyed the ride getting there. Overall this is a decent fantasy read!

I really enjoyed this book! Although it took me a bit of time to understand the fantasy world once I did I was hooked. The author does a great job of using various myths as inspiration for her other-born characters. However what I really appreciated was that no one in this book was perfect or right. All of the characters had flaws and had made some decisions they regret, but they carry this mistakes with them attempting to learn and make better choices the next time.