I didn’t read this authors first book, Icebreaker, but I definitely don’t feel like it was necessary to fully understand this book. They definitely stand-alone. This book read slightly young, in my opinion. BUT- it is probably accurate for 20 and 21 year olds. There were several moments that made me laugh out loud, while other moments touched on heavy topics that tugged at my heart. I highly recommend this!

There is this expectation I had going into reading Wildfire, after all like most people I adore Ice Breakers. It was one of my favorite reads this year, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the second book in the series. Except this book failed to reach where its predecessor could.

The main characters of this book are Russ and Aurora. As we met Russ in the last book, it was nice to see his POV in this book. Although I will say that Russ is not Nate in any way. It was hard feeling connected to him and his situation; if anything every time I had to hear about his family life I skipped the page. Although it did take a while, Russ did win over my heart by how shy and kind she was. I just wish that we got more emotions from him, more of him figuring stuff out with his family, and also more scenes with him and his babies aka the puppies.

Now Aurora on the other hand was a character that I had a hard time relating to. I felt like Aurora kept on making mistakes that made me want to shake her. It was hard for me to connect to this character when I felt at times she was just lowkey kind of boring. Yes, I said it was boring, and I hate saying that because I wanted to love this book.
Even though I didn’t love this book I still enjoyed it for what it was, but it just didn’t feel as fun as it was last time. I wasn’t laughing out loud nor was I rolling my bed reading the spice scenes. Everything just seemed fine while I wanted something more fun. It’s still a great book but it’s not it if you know what I’m saying.

Ps. Hannah Grace and you please please release Henry's book soon!

A fun, sexy, smart romance. I love a camp romance and this one hit all the right notes for me. A perfect read.

This is the second book I've read in Hannah Grace's Maple Hills series, and I think it will probably be my last. While I love a good romance, these are a little light on plot for me.

I did't particularly like Icebreaker (book 1 in the series), but I actually think the characters in that book are better than these characters. And I'm sure that there are going to be a lot of people who really like this book. But Aurora is REALLY immature and it's very off-putting. I'd be interested to know if this is being marketed a New Adult or as Romance, because I think it might fly a little better with the New Adult readers.

idk know if its me or the rom com genre but everything has seemed to go downhill in the past few months.

This was cute? But it felt so slow but rushed at the same time. Like there was no plot but there were words on the page. Wildfire by Hannah Grace is an interesting idea, but it is not fully fleshed out.

I feel like I learned nothing about any characters and the people from Book 1 felt equally as forgettable.

Overall, I guess if you're looking for a mindless read this one's for you.

Thank you Netgalley and Atria for an advanced copy.

Wildfire is like a wildfire. An addictive read. I don't know where to start, but i just wanna say Hannah Grace doesn't disappoint. Her books are just perfection. If you fall in love with the first book like i do, you definitely should read the second book,

I absolutely adored this book. From the setting at the beginning, to the characters going through their own mental health journey, and so much more. This book made me feel so nostalgic for camp and I loved how much Russ and Rory loved the space and the ability to get away from all their problems.
I loved how much of a mush Russ is and how much he respected Rory's boundaries and just tries to be what she needs. The way they take care of each other is just so wholesome and I can not wait for the rest of the Maple Hills gang to get their own stories.

While I enjoyed this book, in comparison to Icebreaker I felt it was just ok.

Aurora and Russ are cute and I enjoyed their romance, though I do think the chemistry was lacking a bit compared to the previous book. Though I shamelessly enjoy enemies to lovers best so I may be biased.

I liked that the author continued with themes of found family and wrote some really great friendships. I also appreciated the serious topics surrounding both characters parents and how they were handled.

One thing about this author that I love is her epilogues, they are always cute and fluffy.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the ARC.

All in all, a decent romance read.

While this wasn't bad, it also wasn't great to me. I never really felt any attachment or relatability to the characters. Russ seemed sweet and genuine but then it didn't seem in line with his character to initiate a one night stand? Rory was also clearly trying to find herself and become a better person or something but still go held up on not being wanted or given enough attention from her dad. I was confused why neither of them had good relationships with their siblings. It seemed just like a lot of missed communication opportunities.
Overall, I think setting theses stories around college-aged kids seems a little unbelievable? I totally understand that everyone matures differently a lot of people had more robust college experiences than I did in the personal lives realm, but the types of relationships and issues addressed in this book seem a little too intense and unrelatable for the average person. They are too adult in a sense? Maybe I'm just wrong and naive. I personally didn't know anyone in college who lived in an actually nice house with roommates (boys especially) that kept things tidy or had security locks on their bedroom doors. It also seemed like this summer camp let the counselors get away with way too much inappropriate behavior? As someone who worked as a camp counselor for multiple summers, there is so much red tape and policies and legalities to follow when dealing with children that half the stuff talked about around the camp just wouldn't happen.
I still enjoyed the overall storyline and having the focus be on a different person in the Maple Hills group!

This was such a cute summer camp romance! I loved the character dynamics and watching their relationship grow throughout the story.

Wanted to love this one. I actually liked it more than Icebreaker, but it just felt really immature and cheesy. I didn’t feel any connection to the characters at all. But the plot was a LOT more believable than the first book!

This book was just ok. It didn’t really have a plot, but it wasn’t too boring so it wasn’t a bad read. There were so many side characters I couldn’t keep them straight. The one “fight” they had was 90% into the book and nothing even happened. I think this book was just too long. I didn’t mind Russ but Aurora was just… meh. Also I wanted to read it and feel like I was at summer camp but that didn’t even add anything to the story. I do still want to read the first book in this series.

This book had me in the first half. I loved golden-retriever BF energy Russ. I loved snarky Aurora. I was attacked but also seen by all of the daddy issues present that I could relate to. (But seriously it should come with trigger warnings for people like me lol)

I’m not sure what happened along the way, but 57% in I thought the story was done and it kind of dragged on with these random “twists” that lasted a page before going back to filler. It was like a formula: Russ doesn’t open up, Aurora opens up too much, they have sex, they give each other speeches about how amazing they are etc etc. we went through the loop like 6 times at 75% in I just started skimming.

I don’t understand how the ending felt rushed but also still dragged on. There was a severe shift in focus somewhere in the middle and it left a lot to be desired.

Overall it was a fine read, I feel like it could have been so much better if it was 200 pages instead of nearly 400.

As a huge fan of Icebreaker, I was both nervous and excited for Wildfire to come out. I’m so glad to say that this book exceeded my expectations and that I loved it even more than Icebreaker. Russ and Aurora felt so real, and the emotions and problems that they went through could happen to anybody. I loved seeing both of their developments throughout the summer, and they were both able to get through so much of their own internal battles. They were truly what the other needed in their lives, and they were able to trust each other and lean on one another when they thought that they would never find that person. This book was so wonderful and I cannot wait to see what’s to come from Hannah Grace in the future.

I liked Icebreaker. Actually, I loved Icebreaker. But Holy Cow, Wildfire blows that book out of the water! Russ and Rory were so lovable, I could read a dozen books about them! There was the perfect amount of humor, spice, and tension. This is a book that I will read over and over again, and absolutely recommend to all of my friends! Thank you NetGalley, the publisher, and Hannah Grace for the arc in exchange for my honest review!

I had to DNF @ 31% - the writing style of the author is just not for me. This may connect with new adult readers because of the style, but the frivolous thoughts and repetition of the main characters is just too much for my taste. The writing just reads very juvenile.

Hannah Grace strikes again! I was a little bit worried that we were not getting someone who was really prominent in Icebreaker, but I really didn’t need to worry. Russ was such a great leading man in this book. Hannah Grace is so masterful in writing such sweet and devoted male main characters. I liked that in this book, we were able to get to see a more soft-spoken, more introverted male lead. Aurora was such a great match for Russ. Although I felt her character was not my favorite kind of female lead, she was still enjoyable enough to spend a lot of time in her head. We get to see two young adults fall in love and deal with real life issues that a lot of people deal with (although maybe not as many who can relate to having an F1 team owner), especially as they are navigating their own feelings. The camp was such a fun setting.
Overall this book is a triumph and I will be recommending this book.

4.5 stars

I am someone who didn't know what to expect when I read Icebreaker, but then it automatically became a comfort read. I had the same feeling when I read this book. It was so fun to read and some of the most amazing, heartfelt characters that I have read in awhile. Russ is such a sweetie, and I feel that his character is so real and comforting. I like how they have their secret thing, which is adorable. I feel that this book very much holds up with the original and I am so excited for the next book.

Okay Icebreaker is still my number 1, but this had more story less spice so I can’t compare. Wildfire was still filled with spice, daddy issues, and longing. Our main couple has a one night stand and end up at the same summer camp for the summer! How long do they last without breaking the no fraternizing rule? Read to find out! Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for the opportunity to read in exchange for a review.

A spicy followup to the popular Icebreaker book by Hannah Grace. I really enjoyed the setting for this romance because it was so different from your average rom-com. I found it brought a breath of fresh air to the genre. I was immediately drawn in from the first chapter, which is a favorite of mine. I love the feeling of starting a new book and immediately being excited about reading it. There were some plus elements of this romance in terms of family drama and I would highly recommend!