¨This ARC was given to me by Ninestar Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review¨

I was blown away by how incredible good "Breaking the ice" turned out to be once I started it. I read the whole book in one sitting, I just couldn't make myself stop reading it!

From the first page I was hooked. I love how strong the main character Sophie is and her determination to achieve her goals no matter the obstacles standing in her way. She is so strong and I will live on the girlpower vibes she sends out for a long, long time.

It is a lot of hockey, but I found myself enjoying every part of it; from the practices and the games to the team itself. The banter between the teammates is hilarious and I could find myself smiling like an idiot. This brings me to the best part of the book, the relationships. This isn't a book centered on romances, but about friendships (and rivalries). The way it all builds up feels so real and beautiful, it shows how life isn't always easy but good things will still come to you in time.

I will definitely pick up Collins' next book. I mean, how can I not when her debut novel was this good? It is an easy, funny and amazing debut. I can't wait to see what she writes next and I am already desperately waiting for book two about our amazing badass hockey star Sophie.

What a great book and really hope that this is made into a series! I could not put the book down and read it late into the night, needing to know what was next for our heroine - Sophie

The story of the first woman to be drafted into the NAHL (North American Hockey League) and the trial and tribulations of the rise to success. The pressures of finding her groove, fighting the public persona's and press and just trying to prove her worth among her teammates was riveting.

I loved Sophie's perseverance, her spunk and how she kept her eye on the prize. I wanted to throat punch some of the players and how they treated her but also was happy to see those that supported her. Sophie was one tough cookie and loved taking the journey with her! No romance, just pure hockey which I loved.

An amazing book and look forward to hopefully reading more in the series.