In the city of Alante, Io is a private investigator with a special skill - she is a cutter, descended from the Fates and able to see the threads that bind people to the things they care about as well as the thread that represents their lifespan. She's also able to sever the threads. But when one of her clients is attacked by a women who's life-thread appears to have already been cut, Io must partner with a boy called Edei to investigate - but what she hasn't told Edei is that she can see a thread of fate already connecting the two of them.
Though there have been plenty of recent retellings and books inspired by Greek mythology, 'Threads That Bind' feels particularly fresh and vivid. I loved the rich and detailed fantasy world the author has created around the threads, the simmering tension between the mortals and the descendants of the gods, and the heartbreaking dilemma Io faces as someone with the power to sever the threads of fate and life.
This book blends fantasy, romance, mystery and thriller to create a dazzling, immersive read. Brilliantly done - I can't wait for the next book!
Thanks to Puffin and Netgalley for the digital ARC.
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