Icarus

Icarus by K. Ancrum is a queer YA romance and myth-inspired thriller that reimagines the story of Icarus through the lens of love, revenge, and healing.

Icarus Gallagher is a young art thief who helps his father steal priceless paintings and replace them with forgeries as revenge against the wealthy Mr. Black, whom they blame for his mother’s death. Icarus lives by strict rules—never get close, never be touched, and never get caught. But everything changes when he’s discovered by Helios, Mr. Black’s isolated son. Instead of turning Icarus in, Helios offers a dangerous bargain: friendship.

As their connection deepens into love, the two uncover long-buried secrets that bind their families in a cycle of pain and revenge. Icarus must choose between freedom and the boy he loves—risking everything for a chance to escape the past.

Critics praise Icarus for its poetic prose, psychological depth, emotional resonance, and masterful blend of romance and suspense.