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I listened to Icebreaker by A.L. Graziadei this week and it is one of the best stand-alone contemporary young adult books I’ve read in a while. Probably because it hits all my boxes:

  • Sports anime vibes (in this case: hockey) . . . I love when people are just really good at sports?
  • But also . . . canoncially queer sports anime vibes
  • Enemies/rivals-to-lovers . . . they’re competing for the top draft pick but now are on the same team, oh no! (gush)
  • Bisexual main character!
  • Team-as-family
  • Upper YA, takes place during freshman year of college. So college shenanigans and feelings.
  • Important and relatable mental health storylines. This book has depth people!
  • The sexual tension. I was literally yelling at my phone at multiple points. It was ridiculous(ly good).
  • THE WRITING WAS FLIPPING LYRICAL AND FUNNY AND WELL-DONE
Amazon.com: Icebreaker: 9781250777119: Graziadei, A. L.: Books

Look, I wish I could write books like this. But I’m so glad I get to read them. Excellent read.

With Love,

Natalie