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    Icarus
    Icarus
    Icarus
    Audiobook8 hours

    Icarus

    Written by K. Ancrum

    Narrated by Kirt Graves

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    ""The sparse prose in this unconventional, must-read of a trauma-infused borderline thriller is packed with emotional breadth."" —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

    ""In this intimate poetic reimagining of the Icarus myth, Ancrum crafts a subversive triumph that is a love letter both to healing from trauma and to the importance of connection and empathy."" —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

    ""Beautifully written...Psychologically acute, subtle, and sophisticated."" —ALA Booklist (starred review)

    ""In her extraordinary fifth novel, Icarus, K. Ancrum performs a confident high-wire act, balancing the weighty manifestations of connection, desire, and contradiction."" —BookPage (starred review)

    “Gradually, many secrets are revealed, suspense builds, and the romantic tension between the characters ratchets up—all of it enhanced by the vivid prose in this refreshingly succinct novel.” —The Horn Book

    ""Both romance and thriller fans will likely be gripped by this memorable love story, tinged with mythology, built around a mystery made up of bitter secrets between the two families."" —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)

    Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, this suspenseful queer YA romance from critically acclaimed author K. Ancrum reimagines the tale of Icarus as a star-crossed love story between a young art thief and the son of the man he’s been stealing from—think Portrait of a Thief for YA readers.

    Icarus Gallagher is a thief. He steals priceless art and replaces it with his father’s impeccable forgeries. For years, one man—the wealthy Mr. Black—has been their target in revenge for his role in the death of Icarus’s mother. To keep their secret, Icarus adheres to his own strict rules to keep people, and feelings, at bay: Don’t let anyone close. Don’t let anyone touch you. And, above all, don’t get caught.

    Until one night, he does. Not by Mr. Black but by his mysterious son, Helios, now living under house arrest in the Black mansion. Instead of turning Icarus in, Helios bargains for something even more dangerous—a friendship that breaks every single one of Icarus’s rules.

    As reluctance and distrust become closeness and something more, they uncover the gilded cage that has trapped both their families for years. One Icarus is determined to escape. But his father’s thirst for revenge shows no sign of fading, and soon it may force Icarus to choose: the escape he’s dreamed of, or the boy he’s come to love. Reaching for both could be his greatest triumph—or it could be his downfall.

    “It's a myth that inspires even today. K. Ancrum remodels it entirely in a young adult fantasy that's easily one of the most acclaimed titles of the year (and it's only March).” —Parade

    ""In Ancrum's character-driven Icarus, flying too close to the warmth of the sun, to the unique light offered by each person, is not a matter of gross overreach but is, in fact, a necessity, a basic condition of humanity and interconnectedness, even at the risk of violent crash and burn."" —BookBrowse

    ""Ancrum weaves themes of socioconomic class, love, gender, and revenge, making this a compelling read. A poignant exploration of family, identity, and self-discovery."" —School Library Journal

    Editor's Note

    Heart thief…

    Ancrum (“The Wicker King”) remixes the Greek myth “Icarus” into a queer YA love story with a suspenseful mystery and high stakes. Icarus Gallagher is a young, isolated art thief who works for his controlling father. When he meets Helios during a job, Helios — who’s held under house arrest by his own father — promises to keep silent about the heist if Icarus agrees to be his friend. Before long, companionship becomes something more, leading Icarus to realize he must free them both no matter the costs.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateMar 26, 2024
    ISBN9780063285811
    Icarus
    Author

    K. Ancrum

    K. Ancrum is the author of award-winning thrillers, notably The Wicker King and most recently Lethal Lit: Murder of Crows. K. is a Chicago native passionate about diversity and representation in young adult fiction. She currently writes most of her work in the lush gardens of the Art Institute of Chicago.

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    • 3/5
      It was ok. Didn’t hate it or love it. The chapter structures made it hard, early on, to care about the MC. Then, by the time I normally would’ve, I already didn’t care enough. The tense and suspenseful climax was gripping, but it was kind of too little too late. The compassion I was able to garner for Icarus is the only thing that saved it for me. Otherwise, it was meh. Cool story though.
    • 5/5
      Sweet book a bit of an emotional roller coaster. Original story with several surprises.
    • 5/5
      A beautiful, visceral, raw and vulnerable retelling with a modern twist. Perfect for The youth of today