Kika Hatzopoulou writes stories for all ages, filled with lore and whimsy. She earned her MFA at the New School, New York, and currently splits her time between her native Greece and London. Her debut YA novel, THREADS THAT BIND, a fantasy noir about the descendant of the Greek Fates, a series of murders in a half-sunken city, and the complicated bonds of sisterhood, comes out Summer 2023. You can find her at @kikahatzopoulou on twitter, @kikahatzopoulou on instagram, and @kika_hatzopoulou on tiktok.
Dripping with atmosphere and edged with danger, Threads That Bind weaves together a gorgeous dark tapestry of mystery, fated romance, and modern myth. You won't be able to put this one down -- Alexandra Bracken, bestselling author of Lore Irresistible . . . Seamlessly weaving together magic, mythology and mystery, Threads That Bind launches readers into a stunningly imagined world that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page -- Claire M Andrews, bestselling author of Daughter of Sparta Riveting and electrifying! In a world where the descendants of the Greek gods inherit enthralling supernatural powers, Kika Hatzopoulou weaves a gripping mystery full of secrets, murder, and betrayal. I was utterly ensnared to the last page -- Leslie Vedder, bestselling author of the Bone Spindle trilogy Utterly riveting from start to finish . . . Expertly weaves familiar threads of murder, fated lovers, feuding sisters, and ancient myths into a fresh, modern tapestry, one that gleams as bright as the threads of fate Io uses to navigate the sunken city of Alante. A story and heroine I won't soon forget -- Amanda Joy, author of A River of Royal Blood Threads That Bind is a thrilling magical twist on the murder mystery. From rooftop bridges and flooded city streets to rundown apartments and glitzy gang clubs, Alante is a city where survival is paramount and nothing is simple. This is exactly the kind of story I've been craving -- Nicki Pau Preto, author of the Crown of Feathers trilogy A flooded city full of magic and secrets, fallen gods, a thrilling mystery, and a heartfelt examination of the complex bonds of sisterhood. One of the most original and enjoyable debuts I've read -- Lyndall Clipstone, author of Unholy Terrors