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A review by justinlife
Icebreaker by A.L. Graziadei
emotional
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
3.5
This is a solid YA read that's less romance and more a personal journey with mental health. The cover is cute, and I'm a sucker for a cute cover.
The novel is told in first person narrative and explores anxiety and clinical depression while being a young adult figuring out their athletic journey and potential romance. It was overall a fun read. I'm glad there are novels for young queer people who might need to see someone working through mental health issues. This was done with respect and care.
Overall, it's a good enemies to lovers tale. One of the problems I had was there were a lot of supporting characters that made it hard to remember. Both characters have a full life and it felt real, it was just a lot to keep up with.
The novel is told in first person narrative and explores anxiety and clinical depression while being a young adult figuring out their athletic journey and potential romance. It was overall a fun read. I'm glad there are novels for young queer people who might need to see someone working through mental health issues. This was done with respect and care.
Overall, it's a good enemies to lovers tale. One of the problems I had was there were a lot of supporting characters that made it hard to remember. Both characters have a full life and it felt real, it was just a lot to keep up with.