Overall, it is a cute story that had its own charm which I genuinely enjoyed, but its not one that I will be revisiting.

Booktok wasn't wrong about this one. Maybe it's because I'm a hockey fan and former figure skater, maybe it's because I love grumpy/sunshine tropes, but I wholeheartedly loved this book. It reminded me of "The Cutting Edge," if anyone else is old enough to remember that cinematic masterpiece.

I read a good amount of romance, and have seen this book all over BookTok, so I was excited when I was able to get an ARC. While I enjoyed the book, I don’t fully understand the hype around it. It took me a minute to get into it, and I still feel like the relationship between Stassie and Nate was a little forced. It was a fine read, but there are other romances I’d probably recommend before recommending this one. There was a point in time that I was really into hockey romances, so maybe I have just grown out of it or gotten tired of it. Regardless, it was a fine book. Thank you to NetGalley and Atria books for this ARC!

Judging a book by the cover, and knowing that only a few chapters in there would be smut I was not expecting to cry. This book gave me a range of emotions, and was so good!! Nate is literally the best. I genuinely really enjoyed this story, it’s realistic and very fun while at the same time not being perfect. There is gaslighting (not from the mains) and some toxic relationships. But, there is love and healing and growth and I was here for it. Great read and yes, spicy.

I had so much fun reading this one. What drew me in to this one was the figure skating but I loved every bit of it. At first the enemies to lovers seems a little cliché but there was so much more to this book. It was steamy and funny but also touched on more serious topics like mental health and healthy relationships. I devoured the first half of it and would have kept reading until I finished if I didn't have to go to work. Anyone looking for a fun read should pick this one up!

A fun, funny romance that is a quick read. Good character development and some sex-positivity. May be too steamy for some readers' taste.
Highly recommended for those who love The Cutting Edge movie.
Thank you to NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

This is definitely a cozy comfort romance novel and I loved it. It’s not meant to be taken too seriously but enjoyed. It was entertaining with just the right level of spice along with a little drama to make things interesting. The characters were fun to get to know and I appreciated hearing the stories from a male and female point of view. This novel felt sex-positive and more progressive when it comes to romance which was refreshing.

I get all the hype. I really do. First off: Grumpy x Sunshine is the best anyways. Then you add hockey? A recipe for success. I loved this book and haven't stopped thinking about it since i stopped reading it.

A cute rom com - a bit of an enemies to lovers trope. What makes this book standout from others in the same genre is how it tackles a woman’s right to have sexual partners for different reasons without judgement including friends with benefits. I also applaud the author’s tackling of the problems of mental abuse and manipulation.

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel! The character development was there, and I liked that the male main character was an overall good guy instead of the typical bad boy with a heart of gold. The romance was sweet (with a little spice to keep it interesting of course haha) and not overly toxic like most romances lately. The writing style was also superb! I really like that the story is told from both perspectives. I'll definitely be recommending this to everyone I know!

Thank you to Atria and Netgalley for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Wow wow wow! Booktok wasn’t lying about this one! I was skeptic given all the hype, but I completely fell in live with Nate and Stassie and ate this up!!! To be honest, the whole book kind of felt like a long epilogue where the couple goes through small problems together, but i liked it! Low stakes, good smut, great characters! Such an enjoyable read.

4.5

This was a cute, steamy romance with the enemies to lovers trope that we found to be a quick read and perfect for those who are looking for a lighthearted, summer read.

Icebreaker has been loved by so many fellow reviewer friends and book lovers, so I was super excited to give it a try when it became available on Netgalley. Unfortunately, I DNFed very quickly at just 6%. It's way too spicy for me, and the cover is majorly deceptive. I was expecting a run-of-the-mill contemporary rom-com in the same vein as Christina Lauren's most recent novels or Jen DeLuca. This is more Tessa Bailey, and just too much for me!

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publishers for allowing me the ARC of this book!! The characters were interesting, they worked through the problems like OCD, the ice rink being ruined. The Males were sweet for their age and the different romance plots kept the book intriguing. Drama to the max for these college kids, but overall a cute story!! Although there is too much sex to put in my YA library, I will personally look for more from Hannah Grace in the future.

This is SUCH a cute new rom-com! It is perfect for fans of all figure skating and hockey film fans. I had a blast reading this one. Absolutely will recommend.

I LOVED this book! It was definitely worth the hype. While I enjoy a good book with lots of spice, I loved the plot and the couple so much more! Nate Hawkins is EVERYTHING! I can't wait for her next book!

I had seen this book all over BookTok and so when I saw it available on NetGalley, I was interested enough from their positive reviews to request it.

Icebreaker started out strong and by 15% I was invested in the story and I liked the characters a decent amount and was excited to see where the story went. By 50%, I was considering DNFing the book multiple times. I ended up finishing the book but it was a real push for me and by the end, I was skimming a lot to get to the end. I'm unsure if the novel was too long or if it lacked a plot, and that's what made it so long to me. It mainly followed the characters around and while I enjoyed this, I wanted a little more depth.

Additionally, I was hoping for more depth and description into Anastasia and Nate's relationship. It went from oh who are you , into immediate relationship, pretty fast. They didn't even seem to talk to each other that much before the first romantic scene?

Overall, wasn't my favorite but I am thankful I had the chance to try it out!

This is a perfectly acceptable romance novel featuring a figure skater and a hockey player who have to form a different relationship out of necessity. I didn't find anything either remarkable or bothersome about it, and enjoyed the lighthearted romp. If you're a fan of sports romances and don't need a great deal of depth or character development, this would be a great suggested read for you.

I went in to this book hoping for a cute college-setting sports-romcom. All of my expectations were not only met, but exceeded.

Finally, a rom-com set in college where the characters actually feel like they’re college aged, having realistic friendships and hook ups. I felt like every character introduced I could put a face to, because they’re not only vivid but also so similar to real people I met during college.

I read a lot of sports romances, and often find they struggle to balance the romance with the sport-intensive scenes—heavily descriptive sports that don’t necessarily make sense unless you are a fan of the sport, or have done the same level of research as the author has. While I expected a little more hockey game scenes, I was pleasantly surprised with the easy to enjoy sports, while still feeling like a sports book.

I absolutely adored Anastasia’s emotional maturity, and growth not only from prior therapy but also throughout the span of the book, and the effect her (mostly) level-headed approach to situations had on her friends. Nathan was such a softy when it came to her and his teammates, and the way he was always willing to protect them over himself had my heart soaring. HENRY BELOVED I WANT TO PINCH YOUR CHEEKS !!!!

Overall, I was embarrassed to listen to the audiobook while strolling target, but I adored the characters and their story.

My feelings towards this book are complicated. Did I have good time reading it? Yes. Did I think it was entirely too long? Also yes. Will I be reading everything this author writes in this little world? 100 % yes. The thing is, this is an 400 page romance. It’s not a slow burn, either. These two are hooking up before the 20% mark. There’s just so much smut, and so many small conflicts instead of one big one, and it all takes up so much page time. The sex scenes aren’t even badly written, I just don’t need them once per chapter.

There’s things in this book that deserve extra page time. There’s an incredible supporting cast of characters. All the boys on the hockey team are sweet and funny, and I’ll read all their books. Like everyone, I loved Henry, but I do think the author was trying a little too hard to show how sweet and lovable he is. The other thing I appreciated in this was the super honest, and in my opinion, thoughtfully done disordered eating storyline. Stassie, our female protagonist has a complicated relationship with food that she works on through therapy and open communication. It’s very slay. However, almost every other issue in this book is not handled with this care. We didn’t need the villainous skating partner, the injury from being dropped, the drowning, etc. It was just too much.

Despite this, I loved this. I loved these characters and I love the relationship. There was a ton of charm. Sure the epilogue was kind of awful! But Hannah Grace won me over. I can’t wait for what’s next in this series. Also, this is not for teens and it’s a little weird I got approved for it as an educator, but oh well!