A review by girlreading
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
emotional
funny
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
4.0
So this was absolutely adorable although also a lot spicier than I’d expected…
The romance itself was sweet and caring and filled with banter and Lola and the ice hockey team, with their protectiveness have stolen my heart (especially you, Henry). This was definitely more character driven than plot heavy but I really enjoyed its more mundane, slice of life, adult coming-of-age vibe. With all that being said, think my favourite part of this book was the way Anastasia’s relationship with food and her body was explored. It was sensitive and honest, without throwing around numbers or too many glaring potential triggers. The way Nathan and the surrounding cast (besides Aaron, who has officially made it into my list most hated characters) approached Anastasia’s struggles with care, love and patience filled my heart with warmth.
Overall, this was a super sweet (and spicy) heartwarming, funny and enjoyable romance and I look forward to continuing this series.
TW: disordered eating, body shaming, fatphobia, sexual harassment
The romance itself was sweet and caring and filled with banter and Lola and the ice hockey team, with their protectiveness have stolen my heart (especially you, Henry). This was definitely more character driven than plot heavy but I really enjoyed its more mundane, slice of life, adult coming-of-age vibe. With all that being said, think my favourite part of this book was the way Anastasia’s relationship with food and her body was explored. It was sensitive and honest, without throwing around numbers or too many glaring potential triggers. The way Nathan and the surrounding cast (besides Aaron, who has officially made it into my list most hated characters) approached Anastasia’s struggles with care, love and patience filled my heart with warmth.
Overall, this was a super sweet (and spicy) heartwarming, funny and enjoyable romance and I look forward to continuing this series.
TW: disordered eating, body shaming, fatphobia, sexual harassment
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Gaslighting