Icebreaker Book Review

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Title: Icebreaker
Author: Hannah Grace
ISBN: 9781668026038
Publisher: Atria Books
Pages: 433
Source: Private copy
Genre: Contemporary, Sports Romance

Summary
Anastasia Allen has worked her entire life for a shot at Team USA. It looks like
everything is going according to plan when she gets a full scholarship to the
University of California, Maple Hills, and lands a place on their competitive figure
skating team.

Nothing will stand in her way, not even the captain of the hockey team, Nate
Hawkins.

Nate’s focus as team captain is on keeping his team on the ice. Which is tricky
when a facilities mishap means they are forced to share a rink with the figure
skating team—including Anastasia, who clearly can’t stand him.

But when Anastasia’s skating partner faces an uncertain future, she may have to
look to Nate to take her shot.

Sparks fly, but Anastasia isn’t worried . . . because she could never like a hockey
player, right?
Opinion
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So, Icebreaker by Hannah Grace was a bit of a mix of emotions. I went into it
with pretty high expectations because, let’s face it, who doesn’t love a story set
in the world of sports? Hockey players and figure skaters? Yes, please I mean
who didn’t love those early 2000s ice-skaters movies? But if I’m being honest,
the beginning dragged for me. It took way too long for the actual plot to kick in,
and I found myself wondering when things were going to get moving.
The main characters, Anastasia and Nathan, are likeable enough, and I
appreciated their dynamic once it finally picked up. Nathan is sweet and has that
charming golden-retriever vibe, while Anastasia’s was more of a black cate type
which was nice to see for once. That said, I think the pacing really held this book
back. There were so many side characters and subplots introduced early on that
it felt overwhelming, like I was waiting for the story to find its footing. When it
did, I enjoyed the interactions between the characters and the emotional beats,
but it took longer than I would’ve liked to get there.

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I loved the dialogue, and some of the banter genuinely made me laugh out loud.
The way she weaves in themes of teamwork, personal growth, and
That said, I’m still on the fence about continuing this series. While I enjoyed this
one, it didn’t fully hook me the way I hoped it would. However, I have “give an
author a second chance” on my book bingo for next year, so Hannah Grace
might make the cut for that. I feel like her writing has a lot of potential, and
maybe the next book will grab me faster.
Overall, this was a decent read, but it didn’t blow me away. If you’re a fan of
sports-centered stories, it’s worth a shot!
Also by Author
Wildfire
The latest in the Maple Hills series follows two summer camp counselors who
reconnect after a sizzling one-night stand.
Maple Hills students Russ Callaghan and Aurora Roberts cross paths at a party
celebrating the end of the academic year, where a drinking game results in them
having a passionate one-night stand. Never one to overstay her welcome (or
expect much from a man), Aurora slips away before Russ even has the chance to
ask for her full name.
Imagine their surprise when they bump into each other on the first day of the
summer camp where they are both counselors, hoping to escape their
complicated home lives by spending the summer working. Russ hopes if he gets
far enough away from Maple Hills, he can avoid dealing with the repercussions of
his father’s gambling addiction, while Aurora is tired of craving attention from
everyone around her, and wants to go back to the last place she truly felt at
home.
Russ knows breaking the camp’s strict “no staff fraternizing” rule will have him
heading back to Maple Hills before the summer is over, but unfortunately for
him, Aurora has never been very good at caring about the rules. Will the two
learn to peacefully coexist? Or did their one night together start a fire they can’t
put out?

About the Author: (From the Author’s site)

Author Bio:
Hannah Grace began her writing journey with a focus on storytelling that blends
humor and emotional depth. Her books often feature characters carrying
personal pieces of her own life experiences. Grace has gained recognition for her
engaging narratives and authentic character dynamics, earning a spot as one of
the notable voices in contemporary new adult fiction. She is represented by

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Brower Literary & Management, further showcasing her rising influence in the
literary world

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