Title: Threads That Bind
Author: Kika Hatzopoulou
Publisher: Razorbill US, Penguin Random House UK
Source: Libby, but physical books are retailing at RM56.95 at Popular (might be sold out?) and MPH
The premise for Threads That Bind is deceptively simple. In a world without Gods, their descendents live among humans, distrusted for their lineage and powers. Io Ora of Alante is the youngest in a trio of sisters descended from the Moirai – the Weavers of Fate. During a stakeout, she’s confronted with what seems like an impossible murder, and unravelling the threads of this story is just the start of an incredible yarn.
How do I say this? A Greek mythology story, written by someone who is actually Greek, and thus captures all the nuances of the Gods and their caprices? I cannot sing praises of this book high enough. Kika Hatzopoulou draws you in effortlessly, weaving a story of revenge, of fury, of guilt, and of the beautiful messiness that is human relationships.
Each thread is placed with care, crafting a tapestry that reveals more of not just the story itself, but the characters and the world they live in, turning what might’ve been a wall decoration into living history.
Honestly, there’s nothing more that I can say. I thoroughly enjoyed Threads That Bind, and I am looking forward to picking up the sequel, Hearts that Cut (came out in 2024) at my next paycheque. If you are a fan of mythology and urban fantasy, pick this one up.