A review by paperbacksandsnacks
Icebound by Meredith Trapp

funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.5

This book made me believe in soulmates. I laughed and I cried. Two people who by anyone’s usual expectations would not go together but were suited so perfectly. I honestly don’t know anything about hockey but I love a hockey romance. This one is one of the best I’ve read!

 A lot of big issues discussed, loss of a sibling and anxiety but all handled really well. I liked that Rhode kept saying “I belong to her” no toxic possessive men here. Although deffo a jealous one 😂Also, I find in sports romances there’s always such a focus on how much the player makes but it literally was not even mentioned. No lavish living conditions discussed, when he went to her home there was nothing about them coming from different economic standing. Which was all super refreshing. 

This book was about love, friendships and family. Love not just between partners but siblings and friends. Micah Cruz is such a great character in this. Nina’s sister Gwen too. I hope that we get to see more of them in the series going forward and that they get their happy endings too. Nina and Rhode found each other and helped each other and realised that they were the calm to each others storms. A beautiful book, and also funny!
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