Mélanie
⭐️ 4.5/5 | 🌶️ 3/5
I’d been craving a hockey romance for a while, and the moment I came across On Thin Ice, I had a strong feeling it would hit exactly right.
I really enjoyed Bell and Ethan’s story. I went in expecting something far heavier on the angst, but it turned out to be more restrained than anticipated — in a good way. There were so many genuinely sweet moments between the two MCs. The book struck a great balance between light, funny, and tender scenes, while still delivering stretches of tension that had me nearly holding my breath when the emotional pressure peaked.
I loved both main characters. I’m usually drawn to darker personalities, yet Bell — a full-on sunshine — completely won me over. It was refreshing to see a younger character portrayed with emotional intelligence and a solid sense of self. As for Ethan, he frustrated me more than once, but that made the payoff even more satisfying once the story peeled back the layers and revealed why owning his truth felt so impossible for him.
This wasn’t the spiciest read, but the intimate scenes were thoughtfully written and caught me off guard in the best way. There were a couple of kinks I would’ve loved to see explored more than once, though their inclusion at all was already a big plus.
Overall, this was a strong, enjoyable read that I’d easily recommend to fans of age gap romance, grumpy/sunshine dynamics, and secret relationships.
⭐️ 4.5/5 | 🌶️ 3/5
I’d been craving a hockey romance for a while, and the moment I came across On Thin Ice, I had a strong feeling it would hit exactly right.
I really enjoyed Bell and Ethan’s story. I went in expecting something far heavier on the angst, but it turned out to be more restrained than anticipated — in a good way. There were so many genuinely sweet moments between the two MCs. The book struck a great balance between light, funny, and tender scenes, while still delivering stretches of tension that had me nearly holding my breath when the emotional pressure peaked.
I loved both main characters. I’m usually drawn to darker personalities, yet Bell — a full-on sunshine — completely won me over. It was refreshing to see a younger character portrayed with emotional intelligence and a solid sense of self. As for Ethan, he frustrated me more than once, but that made the payoff even more satisfying once the story peeled back the layers and revealed why owning his truth felt so impossible for him.
This wasn’t the spiciest read, but the intimate scenes were thoughtfully written and caught me off guard in the best way. There were a couple of kinks I would’ve loved to see explored more than once, though their inclusion at all was already a big plus.
Overall, this was a strong, enjoyable read that I’d easily recommend to fans of age gap romance, grumpy/sunshine dynamics, and secret relationships.