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maybeimali's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault
abb_ey_normal's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Eating disorder
Brief mention of drowningfeatherinthewind's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Alcohol, Body shaming, Sexual content, and Bullying
Moderate: Sexual assault
marit_elfrida's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Eating disorder, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Sexual assault
emlittle's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Anastasia and Nate are both endearing and charming characters who are just easy to care about and root for- even if that sometimes means rooting against their own wants. Icebreaker isnât world building or big on immersive description- itâs much more plot and dialogue driven. If thatâs not up your alley, donât pick this up, you will hate it. If this were a fantasy or horror, I would hate that quality, but it made for a fantastic head empty no thoughts read.
Thereâs one storyline that stands out in an otherwise relatively light story as dark and way more twisted than you would expect: the relationship between Anastasia and Aaron, her skating partner. He consistently gaslights, emotionally abuses, and manipulates her throughout the entire book. If a reader isnât prepared for that, itâs pretty upsetting especially if youâre in the mood for something lighter and thatâs why you chose the read. Anastasia also battles with disordered eating- it can be a lot.
But I do think these stickier, darker parts of the characters add depth and help the understand their âwhyâ. Overall, Icebreaker is an entertaining, easy read with some excellent spice intermixed with an endearing and contentious will-they-wonât they.
Graphic: Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, Eating disorder, Sexual content, and Violence
toonkatie's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual assault
notamouse's review against another edition
5.0
Minor: Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, and Sexual assault
ninebookishlives's review against another edition
4.25
Minor: Sexual assault and Toxic friendship
almendraa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit, Death of parent, and Blood
ella_elizabeth66's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Eating disorder and Toxic friendship
Minor: Sexual assault