A review by emilia_reads
Icarus by K. Ancrum

challenging tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Unbelievably disappointing; similar themes to The Wicker King (one of my favorite YA books of all time) but poorly executed. Themes were too heavy handed, characters felt underdeveloped, relationships developed too quickly, and plot was just OK. I don’t know how to say this in a way that makes sense, but it gives the same energy as AI writing it (not that I actually think AI wrote it), more like something was just off about the entire thing. It felt like it was missing something huge or the pacing was super off, I’m not sure