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Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

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meganpbennett's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

If this book had been about a hundred and fifty pages shorter, I might have liked it. I still would have found it completely overhyped, but I would have been far less disappointed.

The biggest issue is that there is basically no plot, and when the plot does finally kick in - 40% of the way through the book - it's somehow sidelined. Don't promise me something in the summary and then make me wait 210 pages for it. Because of this, the book dragged on. I found that it had far too much filler and not enough plot. It needed more hockey, more skating, and far less drinking and college students hooking up. On top of that, I found Anastasia to be a whiny and unlikable character. She didn't act like a college senior with Olympic aspirations, but a middle school girl. The book has a perfect set-up for a slow burn, not-quite enemies to lovers, and blew it by having no plot.

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ambercunningham's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

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abb_ey_normal's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted tense fast-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? No

5.0

🌶

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featherinthewind's review against another edition

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funny hopeful medium-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

4.25

Very relaxing and easily read. The real highlight is the cast of characters you get to read about. The only lull was around 70% of the way through during the Christmas part.

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elledanie's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

3.5

Liked it but it’s def 200 pages too long

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b00kishnurse's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

4.5

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emmaegerb's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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

5.0

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tired_cicada's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This book was objectively bad. Poorly written, dialogue that was cringy, character decisions that were inconsistent, so many pop culture refenences that I developed a crick in my neck from how often I cringed. Minor plot point popped up and then vanished without effecting the plot AT ALL

WHY were we 75% into the book before it randomly gets dropped on us that Nate's mom is dead? And what purpose did the whole "falling through the ice" scene have? It had zero narative weight

Every. Single. Character was a cliche. That ending not satisfying at all and is in direct contr st of what the characters said they wanted out of life.

That said it was cute. My favorite part was the found family aspect. I would have liked more of that over a repetitive 🌶️ scene. It really got old fast.

This is NOT an enemies to lovers. They are briefly at odds and then immediately start flirting after two seconds.

If you are looking for a fun, brainless read for the winter season I would recommend it, but save yourself and DONT do the audiobook! I would normally NEVER say this, but the whiny voice the male voice actor does in the 🌶️ scenes was PHYSICALLY painful!! Y'all it was so bad!

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elizareadss's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

5.0

Oh. My. Goodness. What a book! Could not put it down, but at the same time was afraid I might get sucked into it (not that that’s a bad thing lol). Stassie and Nate are literally perfect for each other. There was nothing I even disliked about the book, except for Aaron Carlisle. Also really appreciated the few Hamilton references made, soo good. Oh and Claire de Lune being referenced too - one of my favourite classical music pieces, which made me really happy. Also the playlist for this book has me. Hannah Grace is a literal genius, can’t wait to read more of her books!

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tsked_off's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

2.5

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