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lillianreads's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Mental illness
embiguity's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
nightlight9's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.5
miriam_99's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
4.0
kbirdie's review
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
3.75
Loved the book until the ending. It was too abrupt.
greyys_libraryy's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
Icebreaker was a book on my the for a long time. I thoroughly enjoyed the relationships within the book, romantic, platonic and familial. The team felt like a true team as did the friendships, and the families felt the way I imagined they'd be in these circumstances. I think it was a very solid book, but only wish that they focused on Mickey's anxiety and depression rather than only his depression. I wouldn't be opposed to a sequel following the next year or a few years down the line.
bookshelvesandtealeaves's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
I absolutely loved this book, oh my gosh.
I’ll start by saying I found the first 15%-ish a bit rough. I didn’t actively hate it but the MC seemed so up his own arse it was frustrating.
But that all quickly changed once Mickey started bonding with his teammates and we learn about his mental health struggles. I kind of wish this had been made a little more apparent at the start, but I also understand not doing that as a narrative choice, too.
Mickey’s struggles with depression felt so raw and real and relatable. I cried so many times reading this book. It felt so cathartic to see so many of my feelings and experiences put to page like this. I just wanted to hug him so much. His personal journey throughout this book was really beautiful and I’m so proud of him.
I LOVED his relationship with Jaysen. I love a rivals to lovers romance and this truly hit the spot. There were so many great moments between them, such an even balance of snark and soft.
If you’re looking for your next hockey romance, I definitely recommend giving this one a go.
moll_ereads's review
5.0
EDIT 22/7/22 - Bumping this to 5* because i literally think about it at least once a day and im always reaching for the audiobook. I think the narration really pushes it over the edge.
listened to the audiobook of this and i absolutely loved it!!! Mickey was breaking my heart all day and i just want the best for him
listened to the audiobook of this and i absolutely loved it!!! Mickey was breaking my heart all day and i just want the best for him