Icebreaker

Okay! So. Initially I wasn't sure about how I would feel about the first person, very casual pov, but I ended up liking it a lot! I think it works for the story being told here. I also appreciate how believable all the characters (and their growth) feel. I especially related to Mickey and his struggles with depression, coming out, and feeling disconnected from his parents. I also really loved that there was a focus on the hockey community's shortcomings. It is overwhelmingly white, male, and bro-y, so it was refreshing to see a book critique that while still keeping the absolute unabashed fun that comes with hockey fiction. The real NHL draft first pick was the friends we made along the way. :^)

TL;DR: This is great debut novel with lovable, believable characters. Lots of fun to read.