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Hearts That Cut (Threads That Bind, #2)
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Thank you so much to Razorbill for sending me a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
As someone who could not stop gushing about Threads That Bind, I am shocked to say that I don’t love Hearts That Cut as much as its predecessor. Don’t get me wrong, this book is entertaining and I still highly recommend this series. I just don’t have the same unconditional love for Hearts That Cut.
Before I get into my review, I want to clearly state that I read an advanced reader copy. The finished book may provide other readers with the context I desperately needed.
For starters, this book needs a map. In Hearts That Cut, the characters are constantly traveling and referencing the cities they pass on the way. Without a map, I could not wrap my head around what this world looks like, and that negatively affected my enjoyment. I was so confused.
Speaking of confusion, (view spoiler)
Another thing and this is my last complaint, I would have loved to have a list of all the gods and the powers that they bestow. I have a general knowledge of the Greek gods thanks to my childhood obsession with a certain book series, but I could not remember the other gods. Again, I was confused while reading.
Despite these issues, I still loved this book. Seeing all my favorite characters again made me so happy. I got attached to Io and her friends after reading Threads That Bind. Seeing their journey through was super satisfying.
All in all, Hearts That Cut is complex and captivating. With its morally gray situations, this book is perfect for older Greek mythology fans.
Bottom line: I cannot wait for what Kika Hatzopoulou writes next.
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As someone who could not stop gushing about Threads That Bind, I am shocked to say that I don’t love Hearts That Cut as much as its predecessor. Don’t get me wrong, this book is entertaining and I still highly recommend this series. I just don’t have the same unconditional love for Hearts That Cut.
Before I get into my review, I want to clearly state that I read an advanced reader copy. The finished book may provide other readers with the context I desperately needed.
For starters, this book needs a map. In Hearts That Cut, the characters are constantly traveling and referencing the cities they pass on the way. Without a map, I could not wrap my head around what this world looks like, and that negatively affected my enjoyment. I was so confused.
Speaking of confusion, (view spoiler)
Another thing and this is my last complaint, I would have loved to have a list of all the gods and the powers that they bestow. I have a general knowledge of the Greek gods thanks to my childhood obsession with a certain book series, but I could not remember the other gods. Again, I was confused while reading.
Despite these issues, I still loved this book. Seeing all my favorite characters again made me so happy. I got attached to Io and her friends after reading Threads That Bind. Seeing their journey through was super satisfying.
All in all, Hearts That Cut is complex and captivating. With its morally gray situations, this book is perfect for older Greek mythology fans.
Bottom line: I cannot wait for what Kika Hatzopoulou writes next.
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my blog!
the way i screamed when i saw this ❤︎₊ ⊹
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Reading Progress
September 19, 2023
– Shelved
September 19, 2023
– Shelved as:
to-read
April 2, 2024
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Started Reading
April 2, 2024
– Shelved as:
arc
April 2, 2024
– Shelved as:
ya
April 2, 2024
– Shelved as:
reviewed
April 2, 2024
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15.0%
"this is my most anticipated read of the whole year !! and I got an arc !!!
prepare for me to insufferable with my constant updates"
prepare for me to insufferable with my constant updates"
April 4, 2024
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30.0%
"the pub version needs to have a map because my mind cannot comprehend what this world looks like"
April 6, 2024
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50.0%
"halfway through and i have very mixed feelings about this
fingers crossed something changes my mind"
fingers crossed something changes my mind"
April 8, 2024
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70.0%
"there should be a pov from Edei’s perspective…i’m just putting it out there that I would pay money for that, Kika Hatzopoulou (hint hint wink wink nudge nudge)"
April 8, 2024
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81.0%
"wait…whattttt? i knew there would be a plot twist but i never could have predicted this"
April 8, 2024
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Finished Reading
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That COVER
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Henry wrote: "That COVER"the cover is everything and the first book was glorious!
I don't have the original cover for the first book is that going to ruin the second cover? I like having the same cover for all the books in a series.I don't have this one yet though, but again, the COVER IS SO COOL.
Jenna wrote: "I don't have the original cover for the first book is that going to ruin the second cover? I like having the same cover for all the books in a series.I don't have this one yet though, but again, ..."
they might make one with a similar cover to the book you already have! it's still early so who knows
