" Some Like It Cold is the literary equivalent of curling up by a fireplace with a mug of hot cocoa. It's warm, it's comforting, but it also has enough depth to keep you thinking long after you've turned the last page. McNicoll has crafted a romance that feels both classic and thoroughly modern." --The Bookish Elf "Some Like It Cold was one of the most fantastic books I have read this year so far. It is achingly honest and wholeheartedly wonderful, resplendent in its joy.It is a wonderful romantic story full of love, particularly with learning to love yourself and believing you can be the main character of your own story. It is just exceptional." --The Nerd Daily "A charming, slow-building young adult romance that will thaw the Grinch-iest of hearts.
" -- Reader's Digest "With the tone of a Hallmark holiday movie, Jasper and Arthur's romance feels like a nod to winter rom-coms while also exploring difficult family issues and the challenge of standing up for yourself. A cozy read with depth." -- Booklist "A chill read for older teens looking for a snug winter romance. Also perfect for neurodivergent readers looking for representation in the romance genre." -- School Library Journal "Readers will appreciate the thoughtful examination of social dynamics and expectations.A sweet coming-of-age story that provides important representation." -- Kirkus Reviews "Will have readers feeling like they're sipping hot chocolate in front of a cozy fire." -- Publishers Weekly "I utterly adored this book! SOME LIKE IT COLD is a warm, wonderful winter romance to cosy up with - brilliant characters, sizzling chemistry, and so full of heart, Elle has written a truly gorgeous book that's a must-read this winter.
" - author Beth Reekles "A sweet will-they-won't-they rom-com set in a small town, dealing with autism, grief, love and being comfortable in your own skin. This is a cosy, heartwarming wintery romance." - author Abiola Bello " Some Like It Cold is a heartfelt romance that is sweeping in its scope and tender in its emotional depth. McNicoll has crafted a powerful ode to love in all its forms: of community, of home and of ourselves - as well as the genre of romance itself. A clever, poignant and healing love story" -Bea Fitzgerald, Sunday Times bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen "As much an ode to the history of the romance genre as a classic yet modern love story in its own right. Achingly honest and heartfelt, this is McNicoll at her best. It is quite literally my favourite romance novel of all time." - Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Make You Mine This Christmas "Throughout the book, McNicoll delivers a breathtaking story of love and joy that will keep the reader hooked until the very last page.
It was such a pleasure being immersed in Jasper's world, as she navigated family dynamics, friendships, and identity issues in Lake Pristine." -Anika Hussain, author of This Is How You Fall in Love Praise for Elle McNicoll: Through Cora's frank, insightful narration and heartwarming bond with Adrien, McNicoll--herself neurodivergent--vividly explores tough issues such as death and identity with nuance, humor, and care." - Kirkus Reviews on Show Us Who You Are "McNicoll's suspenseful story has a lot to say about what makes a person worthy of respect."- The Horn Book on Show Us Who You Are "A must-read for students and adults alike." -- School Library Journal , starred Review on A Kind of Spark "A disturbing, potentially prescient read." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review on A Kind of Spark "Earnest and perceptive." -- Kirkus Reviews on A Kind of Spark.