While I didn't love Icebreaker, I still enjoyed it for the most part and wanted to give the second book in the series a shot. However, this one fell flat for me, and I ended up DNF'ing it. The pacing was so slow, and in this type of romance, I felt it didn't match with the story or characters. The characters just felt surface level and flat, and I didn't feel like the story was taking me anywhere even when I got halfway through. More times than not, I would get taken out of the story because of how repetitive it got. So many moments felt too drawn out, and I think the book could have been at least 100 pages shorter.
Overall, this wouldn't be at the top of my list of romance recs.

Thank you for allowing me to read this book. I enjoyed the characters and their arcs, and found the plot interesting. I look forward to reading more from this author.

I really appreciated this book, I thought it was very well written and I overall really liked the storyline. I loooooved the MC and the steam between her and the main love interest.

I stan for a golden retriever man (insert clapping)
Russ and Rory were a great couple. I actually liked them better than the pair in Icebreaker . There's definitely spice-- by chapter 5 we're getting into things but I really liked that the characters were vulnerable with each other and Rory dealt with her issues while loving Rory. This book comes with great vibes in the camp setting and found family always pulls on my heartstrings.
If you havent read Hannah Grace-- Id take this one over Icebreaker

Super cute concept for a fun summer romp. I just didn't enjoy the writing style. To me the dialogue really just fell short.

This book was fun. Honestly, I think that is Hannah Grace's real strength. She writes very fun romances. I loved the relationship between Russ and Aurora. I felt like it was similar to Nate and Stassie though so at times it really felt like I was reading a similar book to Icebreaker which isn't a bad thing necessarily.

I thought that both Russ and Aurora had very compelling character backgrounds which I liked a lot. Russ's background with his parents really hit home with me. It hurt reading those parts with his father and how he was asking for money. It was so interesting getting to see how he and Aurora navigated a complicated set of daddy issues between the two of them.

I think my favorite part of this might have been the camp setting. The camp was fun and unique and it really had me craving summer. I very much loved the way the children and dogs were written into this story. It's hard to do that sometimes but this felt effortless and compelling. I think Fish, Salmon, and Trout are the true show stoppers next to Xander who I will say needs to come back or needs his own story. I loved him and his background with Mason and Director Skinner would be a good introduction into this world for him.

The only real compliant I have is that I wish Russ was more goalie like. The one thing about goalies in hockey is that they are weird and I felt like Russ was just too normal to be considered weird at all. I know that ultimately some of that is because of the fact that he is in a tough situation with his family, but I still feel like he could have some weird personality traits that would add to his goalie-ness.

I absolutely loved this book. Much more than the first in the series. The story did a great job of letting you learn and care about the characters.

Honestly I loved it! Spice with some bite to it. I had a great reading experience and will continue to read her future novels. I appreciate the complexity of the characters and how they lift each other up no matter how dark life gets. Happy that I read it!

The story had its moments of intrigue and kept me engaged to a certain extent, but it lacked the depth and character development I was hoping for. While the writing style was decent, there were parts where it felt a bit forced or cliché. Overall, it's an okay read if you're looking for something light, but don't expect it to leave a lasting impression.

I really enjoyed this sequel to Icebreaker. I wasn't super attached to Russ in Icebreaker, but this book quickly made him one of my favorite characters. The romance was perfection, the pacing was great, and the humor had me laughing out loud. It was exactly the kind of light romance I needed, and I read it in two days. Looking forward to book three!

oh how I loved this one! I was so ready to be back with these characters. The story was set at camp and the main characters, Russ & Aurora, are camp counselors. Let’s just say I went to camp as a kid and I would have been just as nosey as the kids in the book. I loved seeing the two of them develop their relationship together while also dealing with the trauma from their personal lives. And, of course, I loved the cameos from all our Icebreaker characters!

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

This was such a fun ride. I love a summer camp romance, and this totally delivered. Hannah Grace has developed such a wonderful cast of characters for this series. I look forward to the next one!

Obsessed. Feels so Russ but still has the same energy and comfort of Maple Hills and it’s characters. It deserves all the hype it got❤️
5/5

I loved this one! It was a perfect sequel. Hannah Grace's books just have a way of drawing you in. I loved Russ and Aurora's angsty relationship. The will they or won't they vibe is real. I also adored the setting. I attended summer camp when I was a kid and I loved the memories this brought back. I definitely recommend this!

Loved this book! Characters are funny, quirky and well thought out. Theyre relatable. Hannah Grace is a new to me author that I will not be missing in the future.

I really liked Icebreaker, but I just couldn't get into this book! I don't know if I'm getting too old for new adult or if I couldn't connect to the characters, but the chemistry just didn't jump off the page for me.

I LOVED Icebreaker and Wildfire was the perfect follow-up book. I enjoyed the change of scenery and the dynamic between Russ and Aurora! The fact that they had to sneak around added even more excitement and the spice was SPICYYYY. Perfect combination and I am so excited for Henry's book!!

Loved this story! Such a great continuation of icebreaker! The setting is wonderful and a good deviation from icebreaker.

Hannah Grace is a good author, I just think this series may be a little too young adult for me. I didn't care for Auroras insecurities and dramatics. I absolutely adored Russ but I just didn't like how they both had daddy issues. I will probably read the next book in the series but I do think all her books are too long. Lot of details that could easily be left out. 2.5 stars rounded up to 3