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fieldsofasphodel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
emmabean30's review
4.0
Moderate: Child abuse and Drug abuse
zenzi2read's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Child abuse and Homophobia
lycanslament's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Grief, Violence, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Drug abuse, Chronic illness, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Medical trauma
agentmozell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
I loved that it wasn’t a straight up retelling of the myth and that the author took a lot of liberties with everything. I really loved him realizing the abusive situation he was in and how the author depicted him being unable to truly leave. I loved seeing him interact with the others and make some genuine friends.
“I had to learn how to hug from my friends!”
That hit me so hard and I almost started crying at that.
Icarus and Helios’ relationship was so cute and I would love to see another book with them in the future. Hell, I’d take a short story too! I want to see them work through each others traumas and I need more cute supportiveness from each other, Celestina and Luca (who are the bestest friends?!).
Just, this book itched what I needed. I didn’t know I was missing anything until this book came along.
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Child abuse
Minor: Drug abuse
madscientistcat's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Child abuse, and Cursing
Moderate: Death of parent, Addiction, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use and Sexual content
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
- 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
There is so much emotion in this book; at it's core, it's about Icarus learning to let people in and lean on them when he needs help. His and Helios' relationship is raw and emotional and definitely one of the strongest aspects of the books. But so are the friendships that Icarus makes with Luca and Celestina. Icarus goes through it in this book, and shows that it is okay to be vulnerable at times.
If you like Greek mythology inspired books, I'd definitely recommend checking this one out!
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Addiction
Minor: Cancer, Sexual content, and Drug use
quinnyquinnquinn's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Drug abuse and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content
stormeno's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Abandonment, Physical abuse, and Child abuse
Moderate: Grief, Medical content, Addiction, Alcohol, Sexual content, Chronic illness, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
bookobsessedmommy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Drug use, and Physical abuse