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A review by ellariawrites
Icarus by K. Ancrum
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ARC sent to me by the author. 4.5 stars
The thing I adore about Ancrum's writing is that her books are healing to read. They touch you gently, soothe your soul, and leave you feeling a bit more hopeful about the world. Icarus is no exception. Taking place in a small town, we follow the story of a teen who steals arts, and yet has had so much stolen from him. This story was soft, gentle, breathtaking, and filled with a kind of grief that made me want to hug our main characters and cry with them. But this story is also bursting at the seams with hope, love, and kindness, and is an amazing testament to the beautiful bonds of friendship. I deeply enjoyed unravelling the plot and learning how all of the characters came to be who they are. Many parts had me on the edge of my seat, holding my breath as I eagerly turned the page to see what happened next. I highly, highly recommend reading it! You won't be able to put it down!
SPOILERS BELOW:
My only wish is that we got to spend a bit more time with Helios, especially when all was said and done. I would've like to see more of him and Icarus interacting once both of them were no longer confined. Who are they once they're free? Did they move in together after all? Did Icarus get to meet Helios' mom? What was Paris like? I would've liked to see a bit more of that.
The thing I adore about Ancrum's writing is that her books are healing to read. They touch you gently, soothe your soul, and leave you feeling a bit more hopeful about the world. Icarus is no exception. Taking place in a small town, we follow the story of a teen who steals arts, and yet has had so much stolen from him. This story was soft, gentle, breathtaking, and filled with a kind of grief that made me want to hug our main characters and cry with them. But this story is also bursting at the seams with hope, love, and kindness, and is an amazing testament to the beautiful bonds of friendship. I deeply enjoyed unravelling the plot and learning how all of the characters came to be who they are. Many parts had me on the edge of my seat, holding my breath as I eagerly turned the page to see what happened next. I highly, highly recommend reading it! You won't be able to put it down!
SPOILERS BELOW:
My only wish is that we got to spend a bit more time with Helios, especially when all was said and done. I would've like to see more of him and Icarus interacting once both of them were no longer confined. Who are they once they're free? Did they move in together after all? Did Icarus get to meet Helios' mom? What was Paris like? I would've liked to see a bit more of that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Physical abuse, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Violence, and Grief
Minor: Chronic illness, Drug use, Medical content, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Dysphoria