Some Like It Cold

"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