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- A. L. Graziadei's Icebreaker is an irresistible YA debut about two hockey players fighting to be the best--and the romance that catches them by surprise along the way.
- Michael L. Printz Award (Young Adult) 2023 3rd Winner
- 320 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Romance
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Mickey James III is following in his father's (and grandfather's) skates by playing hockey at Hartland University, but he is not enjoying the situation: for one thing he is seriously depressed, unsure of anything, even whether he can make it as a hockey player (or wants to); more troubling his rival, Jaysen Caulfield, is also on the team and seems to bitterly resent him--and Mickey actually finds Jaysen very attractive and does not know how to deal with that.Book Synopsis
A. L. Graziadei's Icebreaker is an irresistible YA debut about two hockey players fighting to be the best--and the romance that catches them by surprise along the way.
Seventeen-year-old Mickey James III is a college freshman, a brother to five sisters, and a hockey legacy. With a father and a grandfather who have gone down in NHL history, Mickey is almost guaranteed the league's top draft spot. The only person standing in his way is Jaysen Caulfield, a contender for the #1 spot and Mickey's infuriating (and infuriatingly attractive) teammate. When rivalry turns to something more, Mickey will have to decide what he really wants, and what he's willing to risk for it. This is a story about falling in love, finding your team (on and off the ice), and choosing your own path.Review Quotes
"Graziadei's empathetic first novel is richly plotted and handles its gay themes and hockey action well, making it a natural read-alike for Ngozi Ukazu's Check, Please! #Hockey (2018). The author shoots and scores!" --Booklist
"A thoughtfully rewarding read for those who need one most." --Kirkus Reviews "Debut author Graziadei clearly knows the sport, but even readers who don't will enjoy a tale that's more than just enemies-to-lovers . . . A complex read." --Publishers WeeklyDimensions (Overall): 8.27 Inches (H) x 5.34 Inches (W) x .85 Inches (D)
Weight: .61 Pounds
Suggested Age: 13-17 Years
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Romance
Publisher: Square Fish
Theme: LGBT
Format: Paperback
Author: A L Graziadei
Language: English
Street Date: May 14, 2024
TCIN: 87295666
UPC: 9781250866042
Item Number (DPCI): 247-05-4095
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Cindy - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Amazing book. Loved the topics it touched and how in-depth and relatable it all was. The characters, the plot, and the storytelling were just phenomenal. I thought the main romance was so adorable, it definitely gave me a lot of feet kicking and hand flapping moments from how cute it all was 😅. 10/10 would definitely recommend.
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- 3 years ago
Beautifully written, A.L. Graziadei’s Icebreaker is a deeply personal account of a young man’s struggles in his first year of college. Swamped by the expectations of his family, friends, social media, and himself, Mickey is, first and foremost, a hockey prodigy. Icebreaker deals with a host of issues while Mickey navigates his Freshman year. Excessive alcohol use, forming new relationships, and coming out are enough for most young folks. In addition to some prominent family issues, Mickey is also dealing with the pressures of social media on a humongous scale. A.L. Graziadei does a wonderful job of building the tension, and my heart went out to Mickey as he gradually reached the crisis point. Living with mental illness is an ongoing journey, and with all the other challenges heaped on him, this is more than most seventeen year olds have to cope with. If you’re a hockey fan, there are tons of exciting and wonderfully detailed scenes in Icebreaker. I was impressed with A.L. Graziadei’s knowledge of the sport, and the detail adds a fantastic layer to the novel. Tom Picasso is a new narrator for me, and I’ll listen to absolutely anything he performs. His rich, mellow voice is perfect for Mickey, and he brings something unique to each of the many characters in Icebreaker. An outstanding job by Tom Picasso!