kylalovestoread's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
carterreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-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? Yes
4.0
aroyalpitch's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
maiamatson's review against another edition
4.0
This story had me in tears multiple times. I felt so seen and understood by the main characters' experience. I picked the book up by mistake, thinking it was Icebreaker Hannah Grace. The first sentence had me hooked. The main character is a first year university student, bisexual, struggling with anxiety and depression, while simultaneously having to perform as an athlete. Oh, and he's navigating fixing his relationship with his parents. This book was simply perfect for me. I related so much. Icebreaker will forever be one of my favourite comfort books on my shelf for the rest of my life.
melloplayer'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ariariari's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
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
3.75
daniellemeryssa's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the book but the ending was very lackluster for me. The whole book went on and on about who would be the number one pick and then in the end, we didn't get to figure it out. Like yeah, it's nice that they labeled their relationship and what not, but I found the ending to be boring. I also thought the ending of the last chapter before the epilogue wasn't that great. Kind of dull. It didn't leave me feeling giddy or anything like that.
dicitur's review
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0