Icarus

A parent would reach for this book when their teenager feels isolated by family secrets or is struggling to balance a parent's rigid expectations with their own need for independence. This contemporary thriller reimagines the Icarus myth through the life of a teen boy whose father has trained him to be a master art thief. The story explores the heavy weight of loneliness and the transformative power of a first love that demands honesty. It is a lyrical and intense read for older teens that navigates themes of emotional manipulation, moral ambiguity, and the courage it takes to fly toward one's own truth. Parents will appreciate its sophisticated handling of the bridge between childhood obedience and adult autonomy.