I was not able to finish this book. I found the characters to be contrived and immature. The plot was not much better. I am a fan of romance, but not at the expense of decent writing. I'm sure this will be a hit in certain circles, but it is a hard-pass for me.

I read this before reading Icebreaker, but after seeing all the hockey swooning on TikTok - just for background.

Wildfire solidly hits the New Adult genre, placing real weight on questions of college and growing up and finding a place outside family connections. A lot of the growth moments happen when the characters assert their independence from family. However, I don't think the BookTok fans are going to jump on this one as much as Icebreaker - it's a lower spice level and a smaller, more intimate story.

Hannah Grace's novel "Wildfire" is a thrilling and fast-paced ride that keeps readers hooked from start to finish. The story's compelling protagonist and her journey of self-discovery add depth and relatability to the narrative. The fiery romance keep the pages turning. While the plot is engaging, there were moments when the pacing felt a bit rushed, and further exploration of certain subplots would have enriched the overall experience. Despite this, "Wildfire" is a gripping novel that successfully combines passion and intrigue, making it a captivating read for fans of romance.

Absolutely screaming, crying, throwing up that I was given an eARC of this thanks to the author, the publisher, and netgalley.

I moved it to the top of my TBR immediately and it did not disappoint.

I thought I loved Russ in Icebreaker but phew girlie I had not a single clue… and Aurora was so likable too.

This was a perfect follow up and I was so glad to see the whole host of characters again. I loved the plot and the references to other romance books and tropes.

Now…. Onto patiently waiting for Henry and then JJ’s stories, please.

Wildfire is Hannah graces sophomore book to the booktok sensation Icebreaker in her maple hills series and while it’s a great book I don’t think it lives up to the hype as its predecessor.

At first when I read the story was going to take place at summer camp I was kinda like really? And not in a good way. I don’t know why but I don’t like a good summer camp romance. However the setting of the book actually didn’t overshadow the arc of the characters whereas some books I know it does.

Both Aurora and Russ have daddy issues and while i believe the author did a great job in showing growth in Russ’s character when it comes to the father son relationship. I don’t feel that same natural growth for Aurora.

Both of them together were were great and the spicy scenes weren’t as spicy as in Icebreaker however every time Russ said good girl to Aurora that was 🥵.

Hannah grace builds on an already amazing ensemble cast of characters and hopefully get to see a certain someone in future books.

Wildfire doesn’t set the reader ablaze but will definitely leave the reader wanting to see what happens next in Maple Hills

I went into this totally blind and not knowing what to expect. I never read Icebreaker because I’m not into hockey…it just didn’t appeal to me. That said, I really loved this story! Hannah Grace does a great job bringing the characters to life and giving them relatable flaws/problems. It’s the perfect mix between lighthearted romance and tackling serious topics. The relationship between the group of friends is also so wholesome and heartwarming, it leaves you wanting to be part of their gang. After reading this, I can say for sure I will be going back to read Icebreaker and will be adding anything Hannah Grace to my TBR from now on.

Thanks to Netgalley and Atria books for the advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review!

I fell in love with Hannah Grace's writing with "Icebreaker" (obviously), so I was pretty nervous getting into her second book. Sometimes authors really are one hit wonders! This, fortunately, was not the case.

"Wildfire" had the same great chemistry and sexy scenes that "Icebreaker" had, and it also featured sweet Russ Callaghan. He was one of my favorite guys from the first book, and I'm so happy that we got to see him fall in love with Aurora.

From family drama to trust issues to a strict no-fraternization rule at the camp they work at, these two have their fair share of complications. But watching them fall in love was worth it!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

While I don't this this will have as much appeal as Icebreaker because of how much of a slow burn it is, it will definitely have strong appeal for the New Adult Reader.

I absolutely LOVED this book and I am so floored by Hannah Grace's ability to capture the true essence of a romance novel.

Russ and Aurora's relationship builds so naturally, and I really felt as though I was watching two distant, loose acquaintances get together more so than reading about two fictional characters.

I loved the friendships between the hockey boys and also the ones between the camp counselors; one of my favorite features in books is friend groups and their dynamics and Hannah Grace definitely knocked it out of the park.

All in all, this was a great follow up to Icebreaker and the perfect way to further craft the Maple Hills universe. I'm 100% excited to see where this series takes me next and I can't wait.

P.S. -- I'm immensely grateful for the lack of a third act breakup because I despise that trope and it's a breath of fresh air to not have to deal with it.

After reading Hannah Grace's Icebreaker a few months back, I was excited to pick up Wildfire--and it did not disappoint.

The one negative thing I'll say is that I felt like Nate and Stassie had more chemistry in Icebreaker. HOWEVER, this story stays true to the Russ we met in that book. He's kind, gentle, a bit shy, but clearly fits in with the hockey group, which means he's funny and charming, too.

The biggest plus of Wildfire is how quickly it went. Over 400 pages, this book flew in comparison to Icebreaker (which I felt could have stopped 2 or 3 times before it actually reached it's conclusion). Russ and Rory have the forced proximity trope working in their favor. They both know their daddy issues, so their story is much more straight forward. A little miscommunication. A little hesitance. But we know where it's going from chapter one, and getting there is still a fun ride.

It's a cute story with a couple steamy scenes. Definitely worth the read!

Overall: 4 stars

I'll tell my students about: alcohol, language, sex, trauma

**Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the free ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.**

I was extremely excited to receive an early copy of this book, because of how well received Icebreaker was and how I couldn't wait to see what Hannah did next. This book was by a long shot my favourite of the two books so far and I really enjoyed getting thrown back into the Maple Hill world again.

Russ and Aurora are so much more interesting and have more chemistry than I initially anticipated which made me fall head over heels for this book. They continuously complimented each other, Russ being very much the golden retriever of the relationship and Aurora being the loyal but persistent person in the relationship.

The plot and storyline for this book was so well written and fleshed out, that it was easy to follow. This was a book that I enjoyed outside in the sun, and one I will definitely be picking up again in the fall to read again. It was a fantastic book, and I can't wait to read more from Hannah.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Another wonderful romance from Hannah Grace. As someone who is fairly new to the romance community I am a bit unsure of what I like and don’t like in my romance novels. Whatever Hannah Grace puts into her books, that’s what I like. I love how fluffy and feel good this is all while still tackling real issues that the characters are dealing with and a bit of spice thrown in for good measure. I will be counting down the days until this book is out into the world and I can fangirl with everyone

Comparing this book to Icebreaker, it was quite underwhelming. I was not connected to the characters as much as the first book and it wasn’t as fun. What I enjoyed the most about this whole series is the friend group and how supportive they all were.

Wildfire was an adorable and sexy novel that cheered me up exactly when I needed it. It was the perfect summer camp vibe. Fans of Icebreaker will be thrilled to see all of their favourite characters back again. The found family in this book is more than half the fun. Hannah Grace treats the friendships in her novels with the gravity friendships deserve, and every moment of interaction with the crew is perfect, hilarious, and touching. Aurora and Russ make for the sweetest couple. This was a fun, light read that really cheered my week up.

This book was way better than Icebreaker! I liked the summer camp setting, but felt that the main characters were hard to like. They both had daddy issues which they made their whole personality. Just hearing how both of them were insecure was hard to get through because it was just cringey. That being said they were more likable than Stassi and Nate were in the first book. I would have liked to read a little bit more about their relationship when they returned to college, but I am happy with the epilogue and thought it was a good full circle ending. I’m excited to read the stories of the other friends from Maple Valley.

I thought this was super cute but I wish it wouldn’t have been daddy issues again like Nate’s story in Icebreakers. I was thrown off by the epilogue in Icebreakers happening in the future after this story happened, but it wasn’t a deterrent from Wildfire.

I jumped at this book! I loved Icebreaker! I was so excited to read this book and the follow up did not disappoint. I loved the drama and the romance. It was a great follow up that was amazing!


Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book is about two college kids on summer break working as camp counselors. They both are trying to escape their toxic home environments but unfortunately, even that pokes through the bubble of summer camp.

Overall, I thought this had a lot of positives and is a fun summer read. I do think there’s a lot of explanation of feelings to the point where I felt like the characters were a bit too aware of their own flaws.

I think it’ll still do well, especially with the NA age group. I think I just wanted more finessing of some of the emotional things.

This book was so cute!! It had me kicking my feet and smiling at my phone while reading. Russ is the sweetest man on earth and the way he makes Aurora feel should be the standard worldwide.

My second Hannah Grace DNF. Its not a super hard dnf, but I don't see myself returning to this any time soon. It had the same problems as Icebreaker, which that it is much too long! It feels so overwritten to the point of boredom. The start was incredible. I was surprised by how much I loved it - I was following along so closely, and then she lost me. Which sucks, because the plots are fun, I love the cover artist. It has the great making of a romance novel i SHOULD love, but the execution is where it falls apart.

Oh well.