On Thin Ice, Jessica Kim
On Thin Ice, Jessica Kim
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On Thin Ice

Author: Jessica Kim

Narrator: Will Choi, Shannon Tyo

Unabridged: 5 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/25/2025


Synopsis

For fans of Disney’s GO FIGURE, a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt dual POV sibling-rivalry story by acclaimed author Jessica Kim

Twelve-year-old fraternal twins Phoebe and Dexter Bae are polar opposites in every way except for their love of the ice. Phoebe is hyperfocused on pairs figure skating, and Dex loves his hockey team. But when Phoebe’s partner injures his knee just two months before competitions and Dex gets cut from his team in favor of a new hotshot goalie from Canada, they’re both left spinning.

With their skating dreams dashed, their mother suggests that Dex fill in as Phoebe’s doubles partner. It’s a hard sell—the twins haven’t been close since their father passed away two years ago. For Dex, working with a perfectionist like Phoebe would be a challenge, but if it means he’d improve his skating technique enough to get back on the hockey team—and he’d have something to keep his mind off his dad—it’d be worth it. Phoebe isn’t thrilled either, but what choice does she have if she wants to bring home the gold, something that would’ve made her dad happy?

Can these siblings skate past their differences toward victory?

About The Author

Jessica Kim writes about Asian American kids finding their way in the world. Before she was an author, Jessica studied education at UC Berkeley and spent ten years teaching third, fourth, and fifth grades in public schools. She now lives in Southern California with her family. Learn more about Jessica at JessKimWrites.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Emmy on October 04, 2025

4.5 ⭐️ Olivia perfectly blends the glitz & glam of showbiz with raw emotional vulnerability. I am OBSESSED!! You can feel the tension between these characters, their chemistry sparkles. Watching them grow individually and together through this story is magic!......more

Goodreads review by Emily on October 01, 2025

Truly obsessed, I think this book has made me fall in love with ice skating romances especially since it was also mixed with reality TV! This was so fast paced I didn’t want to put it down and I absolutely adored both characters and I wish I could be friends with them! ARC Review......more

Goodreads review by Becky on September 30, 2025

The perfect mix of grumpy x sunshine, filled with all the glitter and showbiz. The perfect amount of drama, spice and heartwarming moments that made me not want to put this down! Absolutely loved this book, I have never read a ‘dancing on ice’ inspired romance book and this was the perfect one to st......more

Goodreads review by Maureen on November 25, 2025

4,5⭐️ I wasn’t expected it to be so good wow J’appréhendais un peu le côté celebrity romance, mais j’ai finalement été agréablement surprise par ce roman. On plonge ici dans un « Danse avec les stars » version patinage, et j’ai tout de suite adoré ce set up. Matilda est patineuse pour l’émission, tand......more

Goodreads review by Erin on September 30, 2025

On Thin Ice is a romantic, spicy, funny and totally captivating story. You know those books you can instantly picture as a movie? This is one of them. It’s so impressive for a debut, and I genuinely couldn’t put it down. In the book, we follow Matilda Stevens, a professional figure skater on a compet......more


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Praise for Jessica Kim

On Thin Ice

“An entertaining and reassuring story of discovery, healing, and reconnection.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Varying depictions of coping with grief add tender nuance to this absorbing sports-lite tale.” —Publishers Weekly

“This novel will be a hit for fans of of E.L. Shen’s The Comeback and Gail Nall’s Breaking the Ice . . . Resonant.” —School Library Journal

“Written with clarity and finesse, this middle-grade novel features well-developed characters, realistic dilemmas, and a satisfying conclusion.” —Booklist



Make a Move, Sunny Park!


★ “Authentic.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Fantastic.” —Amanda MacGregor, School Library Journal’s Teen Librarian Toolbox

“Endearing.” —Publishers Weekly


Stand Up, Yumi Chung!


★ “Entertaining.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ “A must-read.” —School Library Connection, starred review

★ “Spot-on dialogue.” —Booklist, starred review