Incredibly heartwarming story! I loved the neurodivergent representation, and I loved seeing Jasper's character growth throughout the story as she became more comfortable with herself and her place in her hometown.

The romance was very sweet.

Recommended if you want a quick, clean and sweet read.

good romance and loved how they found love and each other. They survived their trials and found their way back to each other. another great romance.

This book ended up being much deeper than I expected it to be. It was a fantastic enemies to lovers story with a neurodivergent heroine and a grumpy townie. The family dynamics of this story really lead the conflicts of it. Poor Jasper's family was THE WORST. A spoiled sister, a rotten mother and a father who just tried to pretend it was all fine really had me feeling bad for her.

Jasper is home with plans to say goodbye to her family and the place she grew up and reveal a secret that's sure to implode her families expectations. That's until she arrives to disrupt her sisters engagement and is then thrown in to helping plan the Christmas wedding. A people pleaser to the core, Jasper dives headfirst into making her sisters wedding everything she could want all the while being treated like dirt by both her sister and mother.

Arthur is secretly thrilled to have Jasper back home where he continues to pine for her from a far, all while keeping up the appearance that he doens't like her. He gets caught up in helping his cousin film a documentary about the town for a contest and find himself forging a new kind of relationship with Jasper. He seems to be the only person to see her for who she really is, not who everyone expects her to be.

Between Arthur's cousin's nefarious plans about the documentary and exposing Jasper's sister for the evil she is and Jaspers own family treating her so badly, I found this a lot more frustrating than I expected but it gave the story a certain kind of depth that really made it more than just a simple enemies to lovers, small town romance. It really explored Jasper's journey to find her true self despite her awful family dynamics and her need to be who they, and the townspoeople, thought she should be.

This was a book about finding yourself and letting other people see you, about belonging and acceptance, of love, honor and respect and Elle McNicoll really nailed that and the aspect of neurodivergecnce well.

*I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review

What would you do if you returned home after being away at school and stumbled into your siblings engagement?

If you are looking for something with a small town Gillmore Girls feeling set during Christmas this is a light holiday read. There is Neurodivergent rep and the assumptions and attitudes within that family, enemies to lovers, and a lot of sorting out priorities and plans.

While I had a difficult time figuring out if we were in the US or across the pond I'm sure this will find a home with readers who connect with it more.

Elle McNicoll’s Some Like it Cold is a heartwarming small-town romance with emotional depth, endearing characters, and a dash of nostalgia. Set in the picturesque Lake Pristine, the story follows Jasper Montgomery, who returns home after a long absence, carrying the weight of secrets and personal struggles. Arthur, a budding filmmaker with ambitions of turning the town into a cinematic masterpiece, sees Jasper as more than just his high school rival—she’s the one person he’s never quite forgotten. Their reunion sets the stage for a tender enemies-to-lovers romance with plenty of heart.

Jasper is a refreshingly nuanced heroine. Her portrayal as an autistic character brings authenticity to the story, and McNicoll handles her journey with sensitivity and care. Jasper’s internal battles, as well as her emotional growth throughout the novel, make her a relatable and compelling protagonist. Arthur, on the other hand, is a classic brooding love interest with dreams bigger than his small town, and his evolving feelings for Jasper create a charming dynamic that fans of slow-burn romance will enjoy. The tension between them, built on past misunderstandings and present vulnerabilities, unfolds beautifully against the backdrop of small-town life.

While the romance is heartfelt and sweet, some of the plot elements, particularly the reason behind Jasper’s return and the small-town conflicts, feel a bit predictable. However, McNicoll’s engaging writing style and the genuine chemistry between the leads make it easy to overlook these minor flaws. The novel’s blend of warmth, personal growth, and the magic of revisiting home gives it a cozy, feel-good quality, making Some Like it Cold an enjoyable read for fans of Alice Oseman and Gilmore Girls.

I really enjoyed this small town YA book. I loved the enemies to lovers vibes mixed in with a cozy wintery story. Our two MCs really don’t like each other - and they seemed to thrive on it!

This book does have excellent neurodivergent rep - it felt authentic to me and I think other readers will connect with this story.

Some Like it Cold by Elle McNicoll is an absolute gem of a small-town romance! With wintery charm, heartfelt moments, and characters that truly leap off the page, this book feels like a warm hug. Jasper's return to Lake Pristine for a bittersweet goodbye quickly turns into something much more as old tensions with Arthur bubble up, leading to a beautifully nuanced enemies-to-lovers story. The neurodiverse representation adds so much depth and authenticity, making it a refreshing read. If you love romance with real emotion and characters you can root for, this one is a must-read! Perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls and cozy holiday vibes. Highly recommend!

This book was super cute!! Small towns and romance just seen to go together. Include wintery weather, a holiday wedding, and of course, two teenagers who hate each other.

In fact, they love to hate each other. They've hated each other for years. Jasper was the queen of the ballet, while Arthur watched from the wings.

I truly smiled so much throughout this book. I definitely recommend it!!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
I really enjoyed this book and especially loved the neurodiverse representation with the main character as I am neurodiverse myself. This book made me laugh and cry and if you're looking for a book with all of the feels then this book is for you!

I DNF’d this book. The sister just really upset me with how she was and I was feeling lost reading it. Perhaps I’ll try reading this again soon to give this book another try.

Couldn't make it through "Act One", as the chapters are divided (which I found overly twee). Everyone spends their time complaining, and I wasn't interested in what happened to most of them.

Lovely and endearing even though the main characters could be a bit acerbic to one another. I loved the nuerodivergent representation. Jasper and Arthur were my favorites. It’s a heartwarming romance that grows on you with each page as it took me a bit to believe these two actually liked one another. It did feel at times a bit more of a telling than a relationship based off of feeling if that makes sense. By the end I was satisfied and I rooted for them and their HEA. Well rounded and delightful romance:)

If you just like Romance, I expect this will work fine for you, but if you’re looking for a solid holiday RomCom, look elsewhere.

This doesn’t have much humor to it, and what’s there feels forced. And for a holiday book, it’s pretty short on setting and atmosphere.

I see why the author wanted to center her book around a neurodivergent character, but I don’t think it worked particularly well, though I do applaud the effort.

In the end the story just doesn’t have much plot beyond the generic parameters of a romance, and as a holiday read it falls really flat.

2.5 stars

I'm seeing the word heartwarming used a lot for this and I'm just not sure it is, mostly everyone is just mean in her surrounding life and by the end only like 3 of them come to terms with how they have treated her and apologize for all that has happened. I will say this is a great story in terms of the MC's personal growth, learning how to stand up for herself and just overall what she wants in life. However sometimes they read as a late 20-something year old and other times they read as if they are middle teens. Overall a decent story with great autistic rep.

Thank you to St. Martins Press, Wednesday Books and Netgalley for access to an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

In this book we are following Jasper who is our autistic main character. We watch her grow into herself and learn to let others in as well. I loved following Jasper and her growth throughout the book. I also enjoyed the romance plotline with Arthur. The problem with this book was there was just A LOT going on. I get why some elements of the story were included to show Jasper's growth but there were just too many little side plots for me. Because of all the stuff going on I sometimes felt drawn out of the main storyline. I would still recommend this book as Jasper was a great character to read about and it was a beautiful coming of age story!

When Jasper arrives back into her small town and the timing ruins an important moment in the life of someone she is connected to, I knew I was going to laugh and like this book. I was not wrong. This was a fun easy read full of many emotions.

Some Like It Cold by Elle McNicoll ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was an adorable, small-town cozy romance that merged community with growing up. I didn’t realize it was YA until the end, but it didn’t read childish at all. I did think there was a lot going on in this one, which led my experience to be more surface-level enjoyment.

Jasper, the FMC was neurodivergent, and while I appreciated that, I felt at times it was mentioned too much. Perhaps it would’ve been better had the neurodivergence been shown and not told quite as much. Arthur, the MMC was a perfect grumpy character with a heart of gold. Most of the other characters could be described mostly as rich people behaving badly. I didn’t love that plot line, but I understood why it was there.

Overall, this was an enjoyable, lighthearted read. Fans of small-towns, enemies to lovers, and winter months will enjoy this one.

I really enjoyed have a rom com novel that showcases a neurodivergent heroine. Jasper was a wonderful character to get to know and she her realize who she is by her definition not that ones her family has put on her. Even the town has a certain personality for her.

I love the autistic rep from an own voice author! The thought process and emotions of Jasper was a little all over the process and I feel like it was a great insight into how it feels for a neurodivergent individual.

I loved Arthur and their budding romance, but I wish we got more of them. I feel like I didn’t get a chance to truly get invested in the relationship. The small town vibes were there complete with gossip, wild characters, and town rules. I did not feel the small town love though. So many of the characters were mean and rude that I didn’t get the love or how it could feel like home. Though I will admit that this story is probably also showing how neurodivergent people are treated and spoken to and I do appreciate the highlight of those issues.

Overall this small town romance was short, cute, and easy to read. There’s also queer rep!

This is a lovely book with sweet romance and beautiful found family vibes. The actual family vibes aren't always the best. Jasper's family can be pushy, overbearing, and opinionated, at least, at first, particularly her older sister and mother. However, in the end, they support her and her decisions, and their actions and words, contrary to their previous actions and words, show that they really do care about her.

On the other hand, Arthur's relationship with his siblings is warm, loving, and supportive. His relationship with his younger sister, Grace is especially heartwarming. Jasper has a great relationship with Grace as well. She touchingly takes the girl under her wing.

Jasper is a very admirable heroine who doesn't let her autism completely rule her life. She tries to push herself a little bit. However, she is realistically portrayed in that she can only go so far, and when she is put into a situation that is too far out of her comfort zone she has a breakdown. However, that allows Arthur to show what a great guy he is in the way he tenderly takes charge and rescues her even before they have admitted they have feelings for each other. The way her friend Odette drops everything for her even though their friendship is not in the best place at the time is also moving. In fact, this book is full of moving relationships and sweet moments. That is one of the best things about it.