Overall a enjoyable read and different then your typical hockey romance. Nick and Alyssa both had a lot of trauma to work through in the book and even though it is a hockey romance not a lot of the book takes places on the rink it’s more of a side plot. I liked Nicks dynamic with his team and would definitely read another book about one of the other teammates.

I would have enjoyed if there was an epilogue or we saw more of their life after the conflict resolution. The end did feel a bit rushed.

this was a cute lil read and i found myself flying through it. i loved how there was portrayal of ptsd, recovery and finding yourself.

it was spicy and cute.

however i found myself grasping at straws to understand what was going on at times and the ending felt rushed.

thank you to netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book! x

This was a really enjoyable book to read. It was cute and light but also touched on some very tragic subjects. The balance between both was great though. It was heart-warming.
I found myself really enjoying the conversations between Alyssa and Nick and LOVED the influence of Mozart and Michelangelo, as an art fan I was pleasantly surprised with the inclusion of them and the art theme.
Although Nick is a hockey player, we don't really see much of the sport within the book so if you are used to 'hands-on' hockey books then this ne doesn't really include that. It focuses a lot more on Interior design as most of the book (despite the dual povs) is mostly from Alyssa's pov.

I really enjoyed this book and would definitely read more from Katie Kennedy.

Whew! This one had me bawling! Great romance for people who like a little more emotions and drama in their romcom storylines. Also checks the “hockey romance” box ✅

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Watch for Hearts on Thin Ice to come out June 18, 2024.

Alyssa and nick meet during challenging times. Nick just survived a brutal plane crashed that killed his friends and alyssa is dealing with trauma from her childhood. Great chemistry between the characters. Ending was a little rushed.