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ladybug12793's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual content, Vomit, Alcohol, and Cursing
Gambling addictionmels_reading_log's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Russ may be a super hot college hockey player, but when he meets Aurora he’s a bundle of nerves and decides to fake the confidence he wishes he had. After a one night stand, he is thinking he will never see the gorgeous blonde again. So when she walks into the summer camp he is working at this summer, he knows it’s about to get interesting. I love the cast of characters in this series and the new ones we met in this book just make the whole crew even better!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Addiction, and Alcohol
uranaishi's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Abandonment, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Medical content, Excrement, Vomit, Drug use, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Drug abuse
amanda_reads13's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Aurora and Russ hookup at a house party. The next day they find out they will be working together for 2 months at a summer camp.
This was a cute and sweet story. The summer camp setting was a fun angle.
The first half of the book had a lot of miscommunication and unnecessary drama. Instead of talking to each other like adults, both Aurora and Russ made assumptions about each other which made their situation super awkward.
Russ and Aurara come from different worlds, but are both dealing with similar trauma. Daddy issues. Aurara's dad is a rich asshole who completely ignores her until he needs a photo opp, where as Russ' dad is gambling addict who has put him down his whole life. Aurara's reaction was to act out, where as Russ' was to make himself small. Aurara is loud and pushes the limits, where as Russ' is a shy rule follower who lacks confidence.
I love how much these two grow and heal together. It takes a lot for Russ to open up and trust, he hates people knowing about his family situation. Aurora is so patient with him and pushes him to step out of his comfort zone. Russ is a definition golden retriever boyfriend (with a dirty mouth). He is incredibly kind, empathetic, and considerate. He is there for her as she struggles through her complicated relationship with her family and is there to support her at every turn. I adore these two together.
One thing I love about this series is the friend group. They add so much to the story. They aren't what your expect from the typical "hockey boys". Yes, they tease and razz each other, but also show up for each other in the best possible way.
Tropes: forced proximity, university, hockey player, opposites attract, found family
This was a cute and sweet story. The summer camp setting was a fun angle.
The first half of the book had a lot of miscommunication and unnecessary drama. Instead of talking to each other like adults, both Aurora and Russ made assumptions about each other which made their situation super awkward.
Russ and Aurara come from different worlds, but are both dealing with similar trauma. Daddy issues. Aurara's dad is a rich asshole who completely ignores her until he needs a photo opp, where as Russ' dad is gambling addict who has put him down his whole life. Aurara's reaction was to act out, where as Russ' was to make himself small. Aurara is loud and pushes the limits, where as Russ' is a shy rule follower who lacks confidence.
I love how much these two grow and heal together. It takes a lot for Russ to open up and trust, he hates people knowing about his family situation. Aurora is so patient with him and pushes him to step out of his comfort zone. Russ is a definition golden retriever boyfriend (with a dirty mouth). He is incredibly kind, empathetic, and considerate. He is there for her as she struggles through her complicated relationship with her family and is there to support her at every turn. I adore these two together.
One thing I love about this series is the friend group. They add so much to the story. They aren't what your expect from the typical "hockey boys". Yes, they tease and razz each other, but also show up for each other in the best possible way.
Tropes: forced proximity, university, hockey player, opposites attract, found family
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
kharri13's review
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was okay. Could've been better. I just don't think I really like the "I've just met you and I feel comfortable telling you everything about myself" trope or the bringing up of daddy issues a lot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Abandonment
kayji's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Reading this book felt like reading people chronically on twitter interacting in real life.
The conversations seemed too unrealistic between the couple, especially during "deep", "emotional" or "romantic" moments. I wish Honey Acres as a setting was explored more alongside the whole camp atmosphere.
The side characters also deserved more moments to shine, as I really loved Xanders banter with the other characters.
Some moments in the book gave me whiplash just from how quickly the scenes and conversation topics were changing. Some moments and conversations also felt like they finished too abruptly before moving on.
TDLR: Great setting, funny side characters, unrealistic mmc and fmc.
The conversations seemed too unrealistic between the couple, especially during "deep", "emotional" or "romantic" moments. I wish Honey Acres as a setting was explored more alongside the whole camp atmosphere.
The side characters also deserved more moments to shine, as I really loved Xanders banter with the other characters.
Some moments in the book gave me whiplash just from how quickly the scenes and conversation topics were changing. Some moments and conversations also felt like they finished too abruptly before moving on.
TDLR: Great setting, funny side characters, unrealistic mmc and fmc.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Medical trauma, Addiction, Excrement, Medical content, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
amberpatel's review
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Abandonment, Addiction, and Toxic relationship
readyforit's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
4.25⭐️3🌶️
I really liked this book and I loved getting to know Russ better. I found myself actually loling many times throughout the book, which isn’t normal for me! I liked the narrators as well, I thought they fit their personalities. There was a minor miscommunication trope but nothing that derailed the plot, in fact the two main characters often discuss how they don’t want to miscommunicate again. I read icebreaker last year and I think I liked that a little bit more, maybe because it focused more on their found hockey family and we missed a lot of that in this book. I liked the friend group at summer camp well enough, especially Xander, but I guess I found myself not getting too attached since I know he wouldn’t be back at school with the two MC. I think I found icebreaker to be a little spicier, which makes sense since the plot of this book is that Aurora and Russ can’t fraternize while working at camp together, but there’s plenty of tension. I might reread in a few years but it’s not going to be one I gravitate toward unless I forget the plot.
I really liked this book and I loved getting to know Russ better. I found myself actually loling many times throughout the book, which isn’t normal for me! I liked the narrators as well, I thought they fit their personalities. There was a minor miscommunication trope but nothing that derailed the plot, in fact the two main characters often discuss how they don’t want to miscommunicate again. I read icebreaker last year and I think I liked that a little bit more, maybe because it focused more on their found hockey family and we missed a lot of that in this book. I liked the friend group at summer camp well enough, especially Xander, but I guess I found myself not getting too attached since I know he wouldn’t be back at school with the two MC. I think I found icebreaker to be a little spicier, which makes sense since the plot of this book is that Aurora and Russ can’t fraternize while working at camp together, but there’s plenty of tension. I might reread in a few years but it’s not going to be one I gravitate toward unless I forget the plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Addiction, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Vomit and Excrement
We know this from icebreaker, but Russ’s dad struggles with a gambling addiction and it’s a main plot point.lisamarie2193's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Loved this book! Didn't disappoint after reading Hannahs first book Ice breaker.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, and Alcoholism
edietz22's review
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Addiction
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol and Drug use