Hooked on Books discussion

Members Starting the BR: Jackie, Kirsten, Lisa, Amanda
Challenge: Book Quest Adventures
Book: Icarus by K. Ancrum

Anyone is free to join in this Buddy Read! Happy Reading!

I just got this book on Audio from Everand. Narrated by Kirt Graves. I like him.

Kirt is one of my favorites!

I started listening to this one. Not doing spoiler tags, but can add them if you want me to.

I am not liking Icarus' dad. But it seems like he has a few good friends.

Poor Helios. I wonder what he did, but whatever the punishment doesn't seem to fit the crime.

No reason to spoil for me. I was trying to decide what to read next. Thanks for helping!

It's like Icarus doesn't know how to have friends. It's weird. And the fact that the diner owner doesn't seem to know about Helios is also weird. I'm really like this so far.

i have an easy day at work so i've been able to listed to a lot. I'm at 2x speed and it seems like I'm comprehending most.

This is so good. I'm so glad it was recommended to me.

I am loving this--I don't know why it took me so long to read it (probably because it's YA). But it's like not really YA--smart writing, big issues.

yes. I almost came to tears at the end, but I was listening at the casino so couldn't. heartbreaking

I’m dying to know the relationship between the Blacks and Gallaghers! Don’t tell me—I look forward to finding it out.

I was shocked when I found out. Like kinda saw it coming, but not really. plus the surprise about Helios. Wow.

Stole his wife?

I’m also curious about the religious fanaticism. Reading as fast as I can!

Oh my gosh! I don’t have Ehlers-Danlos, but I almost do! Ivy too. An my sister. You should see my turnout! I’ve permanently messed up my right shoulder; Heidi’s left knee is a mess. Ivy’s feet are completely flat and spread out.

Please tell me they’re not related.

Okay—different secret.

That was fantastic. And pretty tense.

I’m not reading everything you guys wrote yet but just started and my heart is already breaking for Icarus. Won’t somebody just hug the boy already!?

Kirsten wrote: "That was fantastic. And pretty tense."

I think the short chapters really ramp up the tension

I plan to start today or tomorrow.

I like these friends a lot. I didn’t think I would like them as much as I do. He definitely needs some mother henning

I super enjoyed it too. It’s funny I was too into it to go to deep in comments and was just going to respond to it everyone after but it honestly feels like we were all too deep in lol. It was so so well written

I was expecting more of a Greek mythology angle so it’s interesting that there isn’t one at all really. Or at least, it’s not super important to the story. Plus Icarus being named after a plant

yes, re myth, but I loved the retelling at the very end, when it was the father who flew too close to the sun

And I didn't have much to say beyond "I love this book!"

I was so absorbed reading it.

Amanda wrote: "I’m not reading everything you guys wrote yet but just started and my heart is already breaking for Icarus. Won’t somebody just hug the boy already!?"

Please! (view spoiler)[although hugs are pretty intense for him (hide spoiler)]

Kirsten wrote: "Amanda wrote: "I’m not reading everything you guys wrote yet but just started and my heart is already breaking for Icarus. Won’t somebody just hug the boy already!?"

Please! [spoilers removed]"

Yes! (view spoiler)[About two chapters later I was like hmmmm maybe not. But he just needs the right amount of pressure (hide spoiler)]

I finished. I don't think I enjoyed it as much as you all did but it was still a good book. The first half seemed slow to me but the second half made up for it.

I’m glad you at least enjoyed it!

So much better and more likeable than Nathan!

Oh yes, much, much better!

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