tristatereader 's review for:

Icarus by K. Ancrum

4.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Icarus by K. Ancrum was probably the most unique book I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. From the poetic writing style to the one page chapters, this book was unlike anything I’ve ever read.

Icarus Gallagher is a 17-year-old high school student and part time art thief. Trained by his dad, his thievery skills are unmatched. That is, until he gets caught by the son of the person he’s stealing from. 

Helios Black is also a teenager, but has essentially been imprisoned in his home by his father, Mr. Black, due to past struggles with substance abuse. Mr. Black is a cruel and abusive man who has a cynical history with Icarus’ family. As Icarus and Helios spend more time together, it becomes clear that Helios’ life is in danger. And Icarus will do everything in his power to save him. 

This book is about letting your guard down and allowing yourself to be vulnerable. It’s about forgetting everything you’ve been trained to feel. It’s about chipping away at your Suit of Armor and trusting others. It’s about not only feeling, but embracing human emotions. I loved watched Icarus’ journey unfold and the author’s incredible rep, which included a character with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome as well as an intersex character.

Also, if you’re not someone who regularly reads the author notes in books, you’ll want to with Icarus 🥹

Thank you so much to Colored Pages Book Tours and Epic Read for a gifted copy of this book 💙