“Hearts That Cut” by Kika Hatzopoulou is the much-anticipated sequel to “Threads That Bind.” In this heart-pounding continuation, Io faces even more dangerous threats and powerful adversaries. Having followed the golden thread for five weeks, Io is no closer to finding the god on the other end. As she investigates sibling disappearances across the Wastelands, she uncovers a horrifying plot connected to the murders in Alante. The center of this conspiracy appears to be Nanzy, the golden city
Main Character
The main character in “Hearts That Cut” is Io. She embarks on a perilous journey, following a golden thread that leads her through a world filled with danger, secrets, and powerful adversaries. Io’s choices may shape the fate of the world, but she grapples with how much agency she truly has versus the forces of destiny.
Plot
In the heart-pounding sequel to “Threads That Bind,” titled “Hearts That Cut,” Io faces even more dangerous threats and powerful adversaries. It’s been five weeks since Io left Alante to follow the golden thread, yet she’s no closer to finding the god on the other end. Her days are filled with grueling travel, and her nights are consumed by worry over the fate-thread she shares with Edei, which seems to be fraying. Io and Bianca discover that their only lead has vanished, snapping the golden thread. All signs point to Nanzy, the golden city, as the center of this conspiracy
Setting
“Hearts That Cut” by Kika Hatzopoulou is a captivating novel set in a world filled with danger, secrets, and powerful adversaries. The story unfolds across various locations, from the rugged Wastelands to the golden city of Nanzy.
Theme
The theme of “Hearts That Cut” revolves around destiny, choice, and the interplay between them. As Io follows the golden thread, she grapples with how much agency she truly has versus the forces of fate.
Conclusion
“Hearts That Cut” picks up just after the events of “Threads That Bind” without missing a beat. IBianca are traveling through the Wastelands, following a God’s gold thread, uncertain where that will lead them1.
