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Icarus by K. Ancrum
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
“You were made the same way as the angels ... You think I'd know art, and not know this?”
A tender and bittersweet exploration of art, (found) family, intimacy, and the fatality of single-minded obsessions.
With its lyrical prose and falsely relaxing pace, Icarus is humanity in the raw; the best and the worst of people grapple with each other throughout the narrative: friends who are closer than family, family that is only a touch better than strangers, and two unlikely strangers who upend each other's lives for no more than the reckless conviction that other deserved better. It sheds light on how a father's expectations can morph into abuse, how revenge can poison one's life, and how small acts of kindess can bridge the cracks of one boy's battered heart.
All in all, a vivid and bittersweet portrayal of youth, trauma, and relationships. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in art, angst, and or stories about messed-up teenagers doing their best to survive.
A tender and bittersweet exploration of art, (found) family, intimacy, and the fatality of single-minded obsessions.
With its lyrical prose and falsely relaxing pace, Icarus is humanity in the raw; the best and the worst of people grapple with each other throughout the narrative: friends who are closer than family, family that is only a touch better than strangers, and two unlikely strangers who upend each other's lives for no more than the reckless conviction that other deserved better. It sheds light on how a father's expectations can morph into abuse, how revenge can poison one's life, and how small acts of kindess can bridge the cracks of one boy's battered heart.
All in all, a vivid and bittersweet portrayal of youth, trauma, and relationships. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in art, angst, and or stories about messed-up teenagers doing their best to survive.
The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, Part Three by Michael Dante DiMartino, Irene Koh, Vivian Ng
adventurous
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Love Me for Who I Am, Vol. 5 by Kata Konayama
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, Part One by Michael Dante DiMartino, Irene Koh
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Monstress, issue #49 by Marjorie Liu
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Monstress Issue 50 by Marjorie Liu
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A Little Drop of Courage by Hayley Kaye
inspiring
4.0
A gentle and empowering guide to self-care, compassion, and forgiveness; equally colourful and uplifting, A Little Drop of Courage is a reminder to accept and love ourselves through life's ups and downs.
Thank you Netgalley and Familius for providing this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you Netgalley and Familius for providing this eARC in exchange for an honest review.