A review by kristy_k
Breaking the Ice by Julie Cross
4.0
3.5 Stars
This was a quick, fun read that I read in one sitting last night while I couldn’t sleep. Although it’s the second in a series, it can be read as a stand-alone (different main couple, same city/group of people). My favorite thing about this book was how Cross took stereotypes and proved them wrong (and showed why you shouldn’t judge people off of their social status or extracurricular activities). No ditzy, mean cheerleader; no bullying popular kids. I loved that she showed the positive traits of teenagers: helping each other out, loyalty, friendship, etc. I also really liked that their summer school teacher was truly invested in helping them learn and that she really cared about them succeeding.
Haley and Fletcher worked well together as friends and (later) as more. It’s a slow burn YA romance, built on trust, that I’d recommend for any YA contemporary fans.
This was a quick, fun read that I read in one sitting last night while I couldn’t sleep. Although it’s the second in a series, it can be read as a stand-alone (different main couple, same city/group of people). My favorite thing about this book was how Cross took stereotypes and proved them wrong (and showed why you shouldn’t judge people off of their social status or extracurricular activities). No ditzy, mean cheerleader; no bullying popular kids. I loved that she showed the positive traits of teenagers: helping each other out, loyalty, friendship, etc. I also really liked that their summer school teacher was truly invested in helping them learn and that she really cared about them succeeding.
Haley and Fletcher worked well together as friends and (later) as more. It’s a slow burn YA romance, built on trust, that I’d recommend for any YA contemporary fans.