A review by briethebookishluxen
Hearts on Thin Ice by Katie Kennedy

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Hearts on Thin Ice by Katie Kennedy is a cute story filled with heart! 💙

Blurb: Nick Sorensen had once been one of the fastest men in hockey—until the devastating plane crash that took the lives of his best friends, leaving him the only survivor. Now he’s physically ready to get back on the ice, but his coach is concerned Nick isn’t doing as well mentally as he says he is. Case in point: Nick’s apartment is completely empty, apart from a single chair and a mattress on the floor.

To prove he’s fine, really, Nick hires Alyssa Compton, an up-and-coming interior designer, to decorate his space. Alyssa’s thrilled at the chance to prove herself to her demanding boss—with job security at last, maybe she can finally put down roots and create a home for herself too. But Nick turns out to be infuriatingly stubborn and impossible to work with, and just when Alyssa decides to throw in the towel on the whole thing, Nick shows up for her in a way she never could have expected.  

The icy path ahead of these two lost souls may be slippery and cracking, but when it comes to love, sometimes all you need is someone on your team.

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I love hockey romances, however, Hearts on Thin Ice sort of misses the mark! The romance between Nick and Alyssa is super sweet and I loved their banter. The story has potential, but the writing is atrocious!!! It honestly read like a bad fan-fiction, which greatly disappointed me. I wanted to enjoy Hearts on Thin Ice yet struggled to finish the book. The ending also ended abruptly and the entire story felt rushed.  If it was written better with a more fleshed-out story, I would have given it 5 stars!!! I urge you all to check out Hearts on Thin Ice and form your own opinion. 🙂🏒🥅✨

Thank you to Alcove Press and Netgalley for the opportunity to read/review this ARC! 🤩📚

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