Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

355 reviews

abby_can_read's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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

3.0

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This was an interesting read. It took me a little to get into. While I had fun reading this, I do think this book is overhyped. I don't really know how good I think this book is. The characters were annoying though I did like them and the relationships were alright. I struggled with the writing style and I had difficulty following the plot. I felt the relationship was an odd combination of insta love then rivals/kinda enemies to lovers to friends to lovers. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Eating disorder, and Sexual content

Moderate: Gaslighting, Body shaming, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Death of parent

iluv_julia's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Toxic friendship, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Eating disorder and Violence

Minor: Death of parent

msydd's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Sexual content, and Eating disorder

Moderate: Alcohol, Body shaming, and Gaslighting

Minor: Cursing, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

smanuel21's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder

Minor: Death of parent

plz2daysatan's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.0

Cute book. Decent spice. Might read again if I need a pick me up. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Alcohol, Vomit, and Death of parent

I didn’t see a CW/TW list in the book, but there is on-page talk about disordered eating, and an MC eats in a disordered way for the first half of the book, calorie counting and being wary of diet changes is mentioned more than once. It seems resolved by the end of the book. Side character who are essential to the plot are emotionally abusive to the MC’s (one is essential to the tension in the book and the other is not). And a side character does make a move on an MC when they know it’s not something the MC wants, and they do it as a form of manipulation, which may bother some people to come across unexpectedly. Alcohol and vomiting are mentioned in passing as part of frat life, and intoxicated hooking up happens on page. Male MC’s mom died and it’s mentioned in passing.

rubester's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? N/A

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Mental illness, Eating disorder, Alcohol, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Death of parent and Body shaming

maddysoup's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

if this would have had an editor it would have benefited so greatly. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Mental illness, Eating disorder, Abandonment, Toxic friendship, and Death of parent

nikimorr's review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-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

2.5

A cute read that keeps it pretty light, only touching on some more serious topics. A good story for those that like sweet romances (with a touch of spice) and happy endings. 

I enjoyed the first part of the book the most - it is very nostalgic of college for those that are a bit older. I also enjoyed the anticipation of the “frenemies” to lovers build up (although this did happen very fast for this type trope).  I was definitely cheering for their love story by the end.  

My lower rating is primarily because this book is not particularly deep, especially in the area of character exploration. Although all of the characters have issues, they are mostly not thoroughly explored, perhaps with the idea of bringing these characters back in a series. Either way, I definitely was looking for more . SPOILERS - For example, Aaron is arguably the most complex character, but we learn almost nothing about him beyond some quick references to his family. Henry and Russ were also interesting with little background or information - Russ being unable to speak about himself and diminishing his worth; Henry being a bit all over the place - blunt, a worrier, a bit moody. We go through Anastasia’s character most in depth - her difficult relationship to food was both interesting and insightful. Anastasia’s promotion of therapy is also a wonderful addition and may have an Impact on the  mostly young adult readers thinking of going to therapy. 

In essence, if you want a quick, easy, and sweet read, this is a good option. Be prepared for spice to be a focus of the story, leaving little depth in many areas. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual content, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Death of parent

maybeimali's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

3.25

Light hearted and some great "scenes". Mostly a good couple but I had some issues. Likeable characters. Did not like the end, I wish the second last chapter is where the book had ended. Nice start to the year. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Eating disorder

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Sexual assault

brookpaige's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Death of parent