A review by kait_sixcrowsbooks
Icebreaker by A.L. Graziadei
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
Gosh, I loved this book! It was such a wonderful story, and I loved being in Mickey’s head — as much as I dislike first person POV, it meshed with me this time around. I loved seeing Mickey and Jaysen’s relationship develop, as well as Mickey’s struggles with his mental health. And the side characters were a treat, too! I would honestly love to see this as a graphic novel; I think it would turn out really cool, with how tense the hockey can be, as well as the characters’ emotions? I dunno, I could just see it in my head super clear.
There were a few drawbacks for me, though. I wish we could’ve seen the relationship with Mickey and his dad develop a bit more or be included at all. We as the reader only see them interact a few times throughout the book, but the way being in Mickey’s head made it seem, I would’ve assumed we’d have more interactions with him. Also…I was not a fan of the time-skip epilogue at all. It just seemed to be too choppy for me, and it left me feeling like I’m missing something.
However, overall? I still had a wonderful reading experience, and I can’t wait to see what the author does next — I can definitely see them becoming an auto-read author for me!
There were a few drawbacks for me, though. I wish we could’ve seen the relationship with Mickey and his dad develop a bit more or be included at all. We as the reader only see them interact a few times throughout the book, but the way being in Mickey’s head made it seem, I would’ve assumed we’d have more interactions with him. Also…I was not a fan of the time-skip epilogue at all. It just seemed to be too choppy for me, and it left me feeling like I’m missing something.
However, overall? I still had a wonderful reading experience, and I can’t wait to see what the author does next — I can definitely see them becoming an auto-read author for me!