A review by karenmsecrest
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This book has the best features of a contemporary romance:

• Good communication/emotional maturity
• Hot steam
• Representation
• Smut
• Fresh twists in classic tropes
• Sex positive attitude
• Spice
• Strong female characters
• thoughtful male characters

It’s fun, entertaining, and spicy. The characters are college student athletes, so there are plenty of college antics… but also a level of maturity and straight forward communication that is sometimes missing from older books in the romance genre. I liked it!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder and Toxic friendship

There is a controlling relationship which includes a restrictive eating plan. Multiple references to disordered eating.

Anastasia’s partner tries to control her with an unhealthy eating plan, and part of her character growth is deviating from that plan learning to appreciate cooking and eating. She is successful!