Icons is a book by Margaret Stohl set in the post-apocalyptic California. Other beings, or aliens, have invaded and taken over Earth, and have destroyed millions of lives within seconds. The few survivors are all clumped in dense metropolises throughout the world, living in fear of their new rulers. These rulers have set up “Icons” which inhibit all life when someone approaches. These Icons control life, electricity, and almost every other aspect in people’s lives. Everybody lives in poverty and confusion. All except for the small amount of Icon Children. These children, which include the main characters Dol and Ro, must unite and work together throughout this book to restore the world to its former glory.
Personally, I enjoyed this book very much. The characters’ way of thinking was well planned out and realistic. Their emotions and feelings were also very relatable, which contributed to the overall book. Also, it was very well worded and the vocabulary used helped me to picture the book better.
One memorable thing about this book was the struggle it took for Icon Children to unite themselves.
- Reviewed by Shane, grade 7, Tuckahoe Area Library
