• Killshot

  • Icarus Series, Book 1
  • By: Aria Michaels
  • Narrated by: Rhiannon Angell
  • Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins
  • 3.8 out of 5 stars (314 ratings)

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Killshot

By: Aria Michaels
Narrated by: Rhiannon Angell
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When 17 year old Liv Larson and her brother are sent to separate foster homes, she becomes content with her isolation and dedicates her every breath to getting him back. After months of solitude and anti-social behavior, Liv's best friend Riley drags her to a Rooftop Party to view Icarus (the once in a lifetime solar flare) where Liv finds herself inexplicably drawn to Zander James, the mysterious boy with the crooked smile.

For a few hours, Liv's troubles finally feel a bit less overwhelming-that is until what should have been a small flare erupts into a massive solar storm forcing them all to seek shelter in the school's basement. Cut off from the rest of the world and with no signs of rescue, fear and paranoia set in and battle lines are drawn, dividing their ranks. What is left the group must embark on a perilous journey to save one of their own and find their families... but, something sinister awaits them in the shadows and it's undeniably connected to Liv.

Can Liv keep her promise to reunite with her brother? What are she and her friends willing to do to survive? Will their bravery and determination be enough to save them all from a rogue government, a terrifying virus, and the things that go bump in the night…Or was Icarus, indeed, The Killshot?

©2014 Aria Michaels (P)2015 Aria Michaels

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You will love this novel or hate it!

The concept behind Killshot is highly unlikely if not impossible. But there is almost constant action. Note that this book does not stand alone; the novel ends with lots and lots of uncertainty. The second book in the series has not yet been announced. Although the novel is not one of my favorite genres and although the concept is less than credible, I did enjoy it and do recommend it.

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Amazing.

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A fast paced and gripping read.

This book took me by surprise, in how much I loved it!! It is over 13 hours long but it wasn't long enough!!

You are pretty much pulled into the book from the first page and it's non stop from then on. It's not just that there is action, there's plenty of that, it's that the story is intricate and so believable that it's quiet scary. You could imagine a solar flare happening and the intense heat that it causes. You could imagine the devastation that it causes on a global scale, you can imagine the fear of the kids that are stuck in the school. You can vividly imagine this because the author puts so much into her tale and describes it so well that it's like you are a part of the story.

Now it's not just the solar flare that causes the devastation. The author puts a whole knew and unique spin to her story that was, again, believable. She did her research into diseases!! I loved that little spin. ;)

As well as the amazing plot, we have equally, if not more, amazing characters. Liv is a shell of her former self. Both her parents are dead and she was separated from her little brother. She vowed to get him back when she was 18 and that plays a big part of the book. Her determination and grit was admiral. Liv was definitely a worthy heroine. She knew her mind and did what was needed. She was level headed and brave too, and I loved that about her.

This book will chew you up and spit you out. It was such a fast paced and engrossing read that I found myself not wanting to take out the earplugs because I had to see what happened next. It is the type of book that once you start, you will not want to finish!! It's everything you could want in a great post apocalyptic read and one I hope gets more attention, because it's that good. Aria Michaels has created a harsh and horrible world, but one you will dive into. There is so much going on in every page that it will blow your mind.

Anyway, I absolutely loved this page turner and can not wait for the next one. From it's ragtag group of lovable characters, to it's gripping and intriguing plot, this is a must read.

The audio of this was fan-friggin-tastic. I loved Rhiannon Angell and the voice she gave to each character. She really knew her characters and what inflictions to give each. She breathed life into the story and made it play out like a movie in my head. I had no problem distinguishing each character, which is always a plus!!

*I received this for review from the narrator for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own!*

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Icarus!

This is the first story that I've listened to by this author , Aria Michaels. I thought Aria did an exceptional job with detail and the world she created is filled with detail and a vivid imagination. The story at first, I was having problems connecting myself to it but as I listened on, I finally was able to connect to this story and I enjoyed it immensely. The characters help bring the story to life. I went through the story wondering exactly what would happen and the author did an amazing job at keeping you surprised on what would happen in this apocalyptic adventure. The author did a great job with maintaining the POV from characters.

Narrator, Rhiannon Angell brought this story to life and made it a great story to listen to. All the accents from each character was identifiable so I knew who was speaking throughout the story. I did have problems with the voice of the gay boy Jake. Okay, just throwing it out there, but just because you're gay that doesn't mean you talk like a female. Jake's voice sounded more female than Liz so that was a big problem for me. Other than the one problem Rhiannon did a great job with her performance of Killshot. I give it a 5 star rating and those who love stories like Hunger Games and Divergent then you'll love this story so get it today, you won't regret it. I received this audio in exchange for an honest review.

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A Very Full Fresh Story

So much occurred over the course of this book, it made it such an amazing read. It wasn't overwhelming though, which can make it hard to keep up with. But by the time you get to the end, and think back to where it started and the full course of events, it was an amazing journey. It isn't even an easily classifiable story. YA, elements of straight sci fi, apocalypse, horror, action, meta-humans, but it never seemed like a jumble.

The characters were well written and generally likeable, and relatable. There was a good injection of humor throughout, making me smile quite a few times throughout the book. There was a lot of heart with the characters too.

Rhiannon Angell did a great job narrating. I always got a smile when she'd have Liv mimic some other character in her thoughts - very well done.

I look forward to more novels in this world, and definitely will listen to and recommend the narrator.

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Best audio book ever!

Would you listen to Killshot again? Why?

I will listen to it many times. It is a wonderful story, and Rhiannon Angell does an amazing job reading it.

What did you like best about this story?

I love the twists and turns. I also love the new and older friendships formed between the characters. It's different than other books of its kind.

Which character – as performed by Rhiannon Angell – was your favorite?

Liv is my favorite. Amazing job bringing her character to life. My second favorite is Riley. I love them all.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I got it last night and stayed up til 3am listening to it. I couldn't get enough. It kept my attention.

Any additional comments?

I would recommend this to everyone. It is amazing. You will love it and want to keep listening.

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Simply Amazing!

What did you love best about Killshot?

The storyline is amazing, the writing excellent! The characters are to die for and the pace was perfect!

What other book might you compare Killshot to and why?

Insurgent fast paced, dystopian, excellent writing. Superb characters.

Which character – as performed by Rhiannon Angell – was your favorite?

Liv and Zander, are personal Favs but overall she did an amazing job capturing the characters and their voices.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Definitely! Once you start this plan to spend your time glued to it from start to finish!

Any additional comments?

I think this will be the next big blockbuster movie series. You really feel like you are a part of the story from reading the book or listening to it, you simply can't miss this one!

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Loved this book!

I loved Aria Michaels' take on a end of the world apocalypse. I was sucked in from page one and instantly fell in love with thw characters. Riley, Liv's best friend is so much fun and is exactly what Liv needs. After the last page I was ledt wanting the next book to see what heppens next. Highly recommend!

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Icarus series

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This audiobook is the action-packed, post-apocalyptic thrill ride. It’s gritty, violent, and full of enough gore and suspense to keep your interest. A heart-stopping journey into a dangerous new world that takes on dystopian without going zombie,

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Excellent

Love it. Fast paced dystopian drama. X files good weirdness meets Clear and Present Danger conspiracies. Can't wait for book 2 to come out.

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Great read

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The audible book was gifted to me in exchange for a review.

This book really starts off grabbing the reader. I found the storyteller's voice, Liv, to be compelling. She has a way of dropping in parts of her story without inundating the readers. The set up is great and then when you think everything is going to be honky-dory, it all takes off.

A+ for a unique storyline, set apart from the typical. And also, I loved the pacing of this book. It kept me busy while I worked out, which a huge thank you to the reader. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a great dystopian/fantasy novel. Although keep in mind that it is really dark at times.
Really looking forward to second installment.

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