Submitted by Star Child 
(Jul 27, 2010)When I first heard about The Eye of Icarus at a convention, it was compared to Star Wars and Indiana Jones. I found it hard to imagine a combination like that so I decided to give it a shot. I have to say that it was very much like the comparison although Indiana would be an 18 year old.
The action is impressive and very creative from the initial hovercraft chase to the strategic formations in the space battles. The story adds a touch of horror with some of the alien kings creatures.
The slowly evolving romance between Will and Shanna is seductive and sometimes impulsive. I could feel myself wanting to be a teenager in such a relationship.
Will comes across as somewhat of a strategist and soon has everyone believing in him as he bends the rules of the Space Fleet to implement his own tactics for fighting the war. There are a number of subplots that kept me wanting to read more.
The diverse age group and ethnicity of the crew made for an even better story as the senior characters try to mentor Will and Shanna.
The problems Will and Shanna encounter throughout the story make it an ideal read for young adults while the complexity of the plots would entertain someone of a more senior age.
Icarus in this decade is truly what Star Wars was in the 70s. I highly recommend this novel and look forward to reading the next book n the series - Dangerous Liaisons.
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