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Fun & romance paired with real & raw emotions - so worth it!
"The Ice Match" by Trinity Lemm offers an original & refreshing take on the forced cohabitation trope, setting the stage for an engaging story - even though I wouldn't call the setup entirely believable. However, it serves its purpose well, creating an environment for the dynamics to unfold.
Both Kota & Crew are wonderfully developed protagonists. Their personalities feel familiar & relatable, making it easy to connect with them from the very beginning - kind of like greeting an old friend I lost contact with. The gradual evolution of their dynamic keeps the story engaging, although initially, the pacing may feel somewhat slow. However, it is totally worth the wait, as emotions are getting more & more intense. It causes their chemistry to ignite, delivering some killer satisfying & heartfelt moments.
The book also surprised me with some serious twists & two moments in particular stood out to me. The first one was Crew confessing his love for Kota. This was such a big deal for him, seeing as he wasn't ever planning on committing - a moment that had a significant effect on his character & their dynamic.
The second one was the dinner scene with Crew’s parents made me wince several times over. Honestly, it still baffles me how selfish & egotistical these parents are, thinking only about themselves. It highlights a world-wide issue & the emotional toll it can take on a child.
The themes of hate, love & lust are balanced & very well taken care of. The author knows exactly how to portray the complexities of relationships (both friends & family), combining emotional intimacy with humour & camaraderie, particularly through the hockey team characters (Tyler, you're hilariously & YOU are the real star of the show!)
This book is a must-read for fans of romance, especially those who enjoy the sports romance trope. It seems to be getting very popular & thanks to stories like this one, I can certainly understand why!
Both Kota & Crew are wonderfully developed protagonists. Their personalities feel familiar & relatable, making it easy to connect with them from the very beginning - kind of like greeting an old friend I lost contact with. The gradual evolution of their dynamic keeps the story engaging, although initially, the pacing may feel somewhat slow. However, it is totally worth the wait, as emotions are getting more & more intense. It causes their chemistry to ignite, delivering some killer satisfying & heartfelt moments.
The book also surprised me with some serious twists & two moments in particular stood out to me. The first one was Crew confessing his love for Kota. This was such a big deal for him, seeing as he wasn't ever planning on committing - a moment that had a significant effect on his character & their dynamic.
The second one was the dinner scene with Crew’s parents made me wince several times over. Honestly, it still baffles me how selfish & egotistical these parents are, thinking only about themselves. It highlights a world-wide issue & the emotional toll it can take on a child.
The themes of hate, love & lust are balanced & very well taken care of. The author knows exactly how to portray the complexities of relationships (both friends & family), combining emotional intimacy with humour & camaraderie, particularly through the hockey team characters (Tyler, you're hilariously & YOU are the real star of the show!)
This book is a must-read for fans of romance, especially those who enjoy the sports romance trope. It seems to be getting very popular & thanks to stories like this one, I can certainly understand why!
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