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Also by Elle McNicoll
Some Like it Cold
Praise for 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 cozy up to, 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 cozy, 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 favorite 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
“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
“A must-read for students and adults alike.”
—School Library Journal (starred review) “A disturbing, potentially prescient read.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Earnest and perceptive.”
—Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Elle McNicoll is a bestselling and award-winning novelist and screenwriter. Her debut, A Kind of Spark, won the Overall Waterstones Children’s Book Prize in 2021. It was also voted number 75 in The 100 Greatest Children’s Books of All Time in 2023. She is a four-time Carnegie-nominated author and was also honored in the US with the Schneider Award, 2022. Her first novel has also been adapted for television by the BBC, and McNicoll was head writer on the project. The adaptation was described in the press as “groundbreaking” for its inclusion of autistic actors and crew.
She is Scottish, autistic, and an advocate for better neurodiversity representation in publishing. Some Like it Cold is her YA debut, as she has been dreaming of writing autistic romance stories for most of her life. She lives in North London. You can sign up for email updates here.