Threads of Fate by Aminah Fox

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Blurb:

Don’t walk alone. Don’t invite them in, but most all—don’t bleed. 

Nearly two years after surviving the MillU Murders—a brutal killing spree that claimed her best friend’s life—Manny is trying to move on. After taking an academic leave to heal, she’s back at Millfield University, hoping to rebuild her life. But when another student is found dead in the same horrific fashion of the murders that once terrorized the campus, rumors of the killer’s return begin to spread, and Manny is forced to confront the chilling reality: the nightmare isn’t over. It’s just begun.

With the administration determined to turn a blind eye, Manny launches her own investigation, only to discover something far darker than she could have ever imagined. It’s not a serial killer on the loose—it’s something centuries old and powerful that dates back to the university’s founding—a malevolent entity preying on students, growing stronger every time it feeds.

But why now? Who awakened it? And can it be stopped before more lives are lost?

As the body count rises, Manny realizes that no one is safe—and everyone is a suspect. In this game of life and death, the only thing more dangerous than the curse’s unpredictability is the otherworldly forces—witches, vampires, and possibly werewolves—gathering because of it. With the line between myth and reality blurring, Manny knows if she doesn’t act fast, she and her friends could be next—because the curse is hungry, and everyone is on the menu.

For fans of Ninth House and Scream—Threads of Fate is a dark academia fantasy where the truth is more terrifying than any myth in a town with a history that refuses to be forgotten.

My Review: 

This book was a wild ride from start to finish, and I mean that in the best way. I’m a sucker for an academic setting with a supernatural twist, and this novel delivered that and raised the stakes with a potential serial killer haunting the campus.

When Manny returns to school after her friend’s brutal murder, she’s hoping for a fresh start. Instead, the nightmare begins again. And honestly? Shout out to her friend group, because they stand by her even when things get terrifying, unbelievable, and outright dangerous. Their loyalty gave the story so much heart amid all the chaos.

This was my first read from this author, and I was genuinely impressed. Their attention to detail and ability to craft tension-filled scenes kept me hooked. The characters, especially Manny, are strong, layered, and constantly kept me guessing. Every twist made me rethink everything I thought I knew.

The pacing is fast, the atmosphere is gripping, and the mystery blends seamlessly with dark academia and supernatural elements. Manny’s determination to uncover what’s happening on campus makes her an easy character to root for, and watching her piece things together was addictive. I tore through chapters because I had to know what was coming next.

If you love campus mysteries, supernatural threats, and stories that blur the line between myth and reality, this one is absolutely worth picking up. I’m already excited to see what this author does next.

Highly recommend.