I've always been intrigued by the Chinese mythology of the red fate threads. I always saw it in anime but never got a chance to read about them and this book changed that! This story has everything - fantasy, family drama, action, crime, mystery, myths, dystopia, friendship and romance. I was entranced by it as soon as I began reading.

This sort of ended on a cliff hanger and I'll probably be one of the firsts who'll be grabbing the upcoming books in this series. The characters are woven into complex creatures with intricacy that will make you love them or hate them. Some character arcs were insanely impressive! It did take me a little time to actually dive into the story, only because of the fantasy names and origins.

Io Ora is the youngest amongst the Ora sisters. She can see AND cut threads that tie people to their fate. They live in troubled times in a kind of apocalyptic world where people with powers have to strive to survive. Io works as a private investigator and on one of her investigations, she witnesses a murder but she isn't the only one. A young boy, Edei also witnesses it and to make things even more interesting, Io can see a strong red thread connecting her to this boy. She is fated to love him but will they end up together while solving murders plaguing their city? Read to find out!

I CANNOT wait for the other books in this story. I am eager to find out more about all the character's and their past.

I’m totally here for anything related to Greek mythology and I thought this was a really interesting approach to incorporating a little bit of myth but in a whole new, creative way. In this story, there are the ‘other-born’ who have powers of the Gods and are said to have one soul shared between multiple siblings. In Io’s case, her soul is shared with her sisters Eva and Thais and they have the powers of the fates, each one able to manipulate people’s threads in different ways. In a world that’s prejudiced and suspicious of the other-born, Io has fought to have a home and her business as a private detective and I found it really unexpected to see that the people born with magic are not the ones with the power in this story. Io is hired to unravel a mystery in town, a dangerous one that has already nearly cost her her own life when she witnesses a murder. She wasn’t expected to run into the man on the other end of her very rare fate thread, who she has managed to avoid since it appeared years before, and now they’re working together. I loved watching Edei and Io work together and they drew closer the more time they spent on the case, and it’s easy to see some kind of bond growing between them even if there are some complicating factors to contend with.

Edei’s character is gentle and kind and despite those brass knuckles he carries, he doesn’t seek violence and definitely doesn’t seem like the kind of man who’d be in the role he is. His friends are fun and I wish we’d seen more of them in the story but we were more a part of Io’s world and she didn’t encounter them as much as I’d hoped. I sussed out who the ‘baddy’ was around half way through, but not the reason for it, so it was still intriguing watching Io work through the case until all her clues came together and she got to the bottom of it.

I definitely enjoyed this book and will be picking up the next one. If you like magic, murder mystery and a bit of slow burn romance then grab this book, for sure.

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A descendant of the Greek fates, Io Ora is the youngest of three sisters all of whom have inherited powers. Io uses hers to work as a private detective in a world where other-borns such as her are either feared, exiled or exploited because of their powers.
Io is working on a case when she comes across a mysterious wraith compelled by murderous revenge to seek out specific victims. Her investigation leads her to mob queen Bianca and she is asked to work with Bianca’s right-hand man Edei to solve the mystery.
Kika Hatzopoulou builds a complex and original dystopian fantasy world with references to Greek mythology. The plot includes a post-apocalyptic setting, a criminal underworld, politics and a budding romance. The dynamics between the three sisters adds another layer to an intricate plot of twists and turns, leaving the reader on a cliffhanger.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

“In a world where the descendants 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.”

I saw this described as a ‘fantasy noir’ and was immediately intrigued. I absolutely loved the combination of the fantasy setting and the private-detective mystery to solve!

The worldbuilding and magic system were fantastic, I was entranced by the intricacy of it all and the consideration that must have gone into building it. Every aspect was so cleverly explored in a way that added to the plot, it was very much ‘show don’t tell’.

I loved Io and Edei and their whole storyline. I can’t wait to see where it goes in the next book! The entire cast of characters was so well thought out and complex, which I adore.

Overall, Threads that Bind is a twisty, mysterious fantasy noir which you are sure to be swept away by.

Thanks so much to Netgalley and Penguin Random House UK for allowing an an e-arc copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.

And thank you to Kika Harzopoulou - I’m so glad to have been introduced to this story!

You know I love anything to do with mythology and when I heard there was going to be a book based on Green Mythology and the Fates… you know I’m in.

My favourite thing about this book was the truly unique magic system, and the entire mythology based magic that this book world has. It follows a semi-dystopian world, where people have powers inspired by Greek goddesses and muses. This story follows Io, who is a ‘cutter’ - someone who can cut peoples threads. Threads are links to the things that people love most in this world. You also see hints of other peoples powers (especially towards the end of the book) and I was obsessed.

The story telling and action scenes in this book are also incredible, you truly don’t know what’s coming next and the twists and turns keep you wanting more! You meet badass mob bosses, you get fated love stories and heartbreak all rolled into one book. I truly could not put this down and cannot wait for the next!

I would recommend this to anyone who loves a hint of mythology in their YA books, and anyone who loves a good magic system!

This book was super intriguing and I loved the concept of Greek mythology and mystery. I was shocked to see the end was a bit of a cliffhanger - we're given so much but not all! = and yet, I feel like I could just end the story there and not need to pick up the second. An interesting cast and story.

OMG, you guys HAVE to read this book if you're into Greek mythology! It's seriously amazing! It's way different from any other YA Greek mythology books I've read lately. The characters have these cool magical powers that are totally unique. The main character, Io, can see and cut these fate threads in this thing called the Quilt.

So, in the city, there are these girls getting kidnapped and turned into wraiths by having their life-threads messed up. It's pretty brutal. Io's on a mission to solve these gruesome murders and find out who's behind it all. And get this, she has to team up with her destined love interest, Edei. Their relationship is like a slow burn and it's super sweet. I hope we get more of that in the next books, you know?

The mix of Greek mythology, a murder mystery, and some YA romance is so awesome. The story never gets boring and the author's plot is on point. And don't worry if you don't know much about Greek mythology. The author explains everything without making it a total info overload. The ending ties up nicely, but leaves you with new questions for the sequels.

Seriously, this book is epic and I'm dying to know what happens next!

I couldn't get into this book, but I don't feel this was due to a flaw with the book. I think it was just a little too involved and complex for me. I can say it was extremely well written. Three stars because some people would certainly love it, its just not for me

I love discovering new authors and getting into their heads.

I really enjoyed this book and found it to be a fast read.

The first in a series, Threads That Bind is absolutely amazing. I was completely hooked from the very first page, I loved this magic-system and learning all about it and all these gods. The characters were also so intriguing and dynamic I loved following on their adventure. The only thing I would say is I don't think this is children's fiction instead I would put this as more of a YA but I still absolutely loved this and think it will be a big hit for any fantasy fans.

Silly me thought that this is a standalone and by the time I suspected—and checked that it will have a sequel, I was on less than 10% towards the end😃

This was good enough to pulled me slowly from my reading slump. The magic system was interesting, based on infamous mythological deities instead of the obvious well-known big gods. I love how KH describes everything, she put them bits by bits along with the narrative so I could understand it easily without being bored by info dumping. It’s basically a mix of urban fantasy, mystery, and climate fiction with sprinkles of romance. Even though it seems like “a lot” genres in a book, it didn’t feel overwhelming at all. Can’t wait for the next book!!!