eARC Review: Love on Ice by Sara Ney
YA Romance
Love on Ice
Book Info
Released Date: February 17th
Publication: Simon Teen
Pages: 384
Format: eBook
“Just be prepared for a love interest you might want to throw in the penalty box a few times”
As a die-hard fan of hockey romance, I’ll pick up any book in the genre—and this one totally hit the spot in some ways, even if it didn’t check every single box.
Let’s start with the highlight: the main character, Harper. She was everything I love in a YA romance heroine—confident, witty, independent, and totally boss. She held her ground and didn’t let the love interest walk all over her, which I loved. Honestly, I was rooting for her the whole time and would read an entire series just following her life on and off the ice.
The love interest, though... meh. He didn’t win me over. Something about him felt a little too performative or fakey for me. He had that annoying habit of going back and forth emotionally, which I personally can’t stand—it makes the romance feel more frustrating than swoony. But I’ll give credit where it’s due: he does grovel, and I appreciated that he had to work to win her back. Still, I wish there had been more time for their relationship to develop in a believable way.
Overall, if you're like me and love any hockey romance (especially with a badass female lead), this is still worth picking up. Just be prepared for a love interest you might want to throw in the penalty box a few times.
