I really did whizz through this book. It's an easy read, very much as you would expect from the cover. While reading, I was invested in the characters; however it didn't leave a lasting impression on me, and I imagine I'll forget about them in a week. Maybe it's just not the book for me, but if you want an easy and enjoyable romance, this would definitely tick all boxes. It's a classic figure-skater/hockey jock romance book, full of tropes. There was also a found-family element, but it felt largely underdeveloped (probably because Revolve is third in a series, so that's okay).
Ultimately, my main problem with the book is that it felt kind of forced and clunky. It felt like the author was trying to shove popular tropes and memorable lines in, to make it a commercial and 'booktok' favourite, but without care for the natural feel of the story or it's originality.
Disappointing for me, but I'm sure many will love it and hate my review.

I really loved this one. Even if it is the first one in the series I've read. What I especially liked was the character evolution of Dylan. He really went from doing everything in his self-interest to caring about Sierra.

It was nice to see a figure skating coach who wasn't terrible to her student. She was actually concerned about Sierra's wellbeing and didn't want to rush her to start skating again.

I long for a chemistry like Sierra and Dylan's. It's even better because they didn't like each other in the beginning.

I wasn't 100% sure about Dylan at the beginning of the book but he definitely won me over. Sierra just wormed her way into his heart without even trying. They had really good banter and I'm a little bit obsessed.

I received an arc through netgalley.

Such a fun read. This series took me a while to get into it but glad I stuck it out.

Black cat and black cat energy was such a good dynamic and I love a figure skating book

The eagerly anticipated third book in this series did not disappoint. I was delighted to receive an arc of this book as I loved the previous two books! I devoured this in one day. Dylan and Sierra are possibly my favourite couple. Their whole chemistry had me hooked! Sierra is a figure skater who has had a traumatic accident and came through a toxic partnership. When she is forced to team up with Dylan it leads to her dealing with a lot of issues she would rather ignore. With this developing relationship, Sierra begins to let go of many of her self limiting beliefs. All in all, a really enjoyable read!
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This is one for younger readers I think. The romance is cute but I found the banter to be annoying. I =t was predictable and I did not finish it.

A meet cute story with a love hate thing going on. A little raunchy in places, overall an enjoyable read.

Firstly, let’s hear it for the freaking tension because it was hot! 🥵🔥🔥 The first half of this really hooked me in and I loved their push and pull. However, I think the first half was a lot stronger than the second half. Individually, they both had interesting backstories and although they had a strong start I feel like the romance and tension sort of fizzled out in the second half. I think if you took the spice out and adjusted it a little it would actually make a much better YA book than it does an adult book.

It felt a little cliche but I don’t know whether that’s because I’m just a little too old for college romance now (I might be showing my age!). I think it would be an absolute hit for someone in their late teens or early twenties or someone who is actually in college.

I just want to make a quick note to say why are we still using ‘clean’ to describe someone not having a STD? I really do hope this is taken out in the final version.

My favourite yet of this series! Bad Khabra writes such heartwarming romances with MCs you can't help but fall for, and Sierra and Dylan are no exception. I loved how raw their relationship felt and how much they both grew throughout the story. The spicy scenes were super fun and I'm really hoping there will be more books in this series!

Are we more than the scars that we carry? In Bal Khabra's upcoming novel, Revolve, of the Off Ice series we discover that scars take shape differently in others lives. We have a choice to either let the scars of life define us or not.
Sierra Romanova is a former Olympic figure skater who struggles with anxiety and tampered down by panic attacks after a life shattering accident on the rink. She has a hard time trusting others and letting them see the real beauty behind her icy façade. Sierra’s fatal accident left her body scarred. Her anxiety clampens her outlook on life and she begins to worry about her skating career. Who would want to skate with the ice queen?
Enter Dylan Donovan, the cocky college star hockey player who has been going through the motions of life on campus and letting his reckless behavior ruin his future in the NHL. By sheer luck, he has one shot to turn his college career and NHL trajectory around. He has to skate with Sierra Romanova in the next competition. Can they work together on and off the ice?
One of my favorite things about this novel was watching Sierra and Dylan’s slow burn relationship. Dylan’s care for Sierra was so sweet and I loved watching him grow and learn to love. I did have a hard time with the overall pacing of the novel. It seemed to drag on in some spots like the competition, but I still had a great time reading this.
Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and Bloomsbury Publishing for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Absolutely brilliant! I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy, I will definitely be recommending it.

Thank you to Netgalley, Bloomsbury Publishing and Bal Khabra for providing me with an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Bal Khabra’s Revolve is a spicy, swoon-worthy sports romance that skates the fine line between emotional depth and laugh-out-loud banter. The story follows Sierra Romanova, a former Olympic figure skater haunted by a traumatic accident, and Dylan Donovan, a cocky hockey player with a golden-retriever vibe and a knack for stirring trouble. After being kicked off his team, Dylan finds himself circling back to the ice—this time as Sierra’s unlikely new skating partner.

Their dynamic is electric: Sierra is sharp, guarded, and emotionally complex, while Dylan is bold, playful, and surprisingly supportive. Together, they clash, flirt, heal, and fall hard. The reverse grumpy x sunshine trope is alive and thriving here, with Sierra playing the emotionally closed-off “black cat” to Dylan’s chaotic charm.

The writing is funny, fast-paced, and emotionally rich, with just the right amount of spice to keep things steamy without overshadowing the heart of the story. Khabra balances the tension of competitive sports with the vulnerability of two people learning to trust again. Expect witty dialogue, and a romance that builds from rivalry to deep connection.

In short: Revolve is a read for fans of enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, and sports romance with a side of emotional healing and spicy chemistry. It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and hot

Revolve is the third book in the Off the Ice series, and it pulled me in right away with Sierra, a former Olympic skater trying to get back into the sport after a devastating accident, and Dylan, a hockey player whose poor choices cost him his role on the team. I loved the way Sierra and Dylan’s story unfolded, especially with how much tension and spark they had right from their first scenes together.

I liked Sierra from the start and really sympathized with her character. She’s struggling after a horrible accident while skating, and though physically recovered and determined, her anxiety, fear, and lack of a partner prove difficult obstacles to overcome. Dylan has his own struggles as he is forced to confront the fallout of his own mistakes. At first, I didn’t love his character, and it took me a while to warm up to him. But he changed so much over the course of the story, and I enjoyed watching him grow into someone more thoughtful, mature, and steady. Both characters have strong arcs, and seeing them change and push each other was fantastic.

And the romance! I LOVED the banter between Sierra and Dylan! It was playful, electric, sometimes snarky, and often laugh-out-loud funny. Their chemistry on the ice was undeniable, too, and it had major The Cutting Edge vibes. I loved how Dylan supported Sierra when her anxiety threatened to hold her back, and I loved how Sierra challenged Dylan to believe in himself. Their romance had a good blend of humor, heat, and tenderness.

Another highlight for me was the found family aspect, and I’m really curious to see which of these characters will be the focus of the next novel in the series. Special thanks to NetGalley and Bloomsbury Publishing for providing me with a copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.

This is the third book in Khabra's hockey romance series, and after following Eli away from college to his trials as a rookie in Spiral, Revolve sees us back at Dalton University for Dylan's story. We reconnect with the hockey house's denizens and meet some new faces, too, including FMC Sierra, who proves the perfect foil for Dylan...

These two are both going through it when we pick up the story, at the start of the school year. Dylan is facing a suspension from hockey - which could also prove disastrous to his NHL prospects - after trying to party away his feelings about his parents and failing a drugs test the next day. And Sierra is back at Dalton after a year of recovery from a serious accident during an ice skating routine, desperate to get back on the ice but suffering from PTSD and anxiety thanks to the incident and subsequent abandonment by her skating partner. Both are in a slump, but when they meet at a Greek row party there are sparks - and when Dylan is offered a chance at redeeming himself and saving his reputation and NHL career if he partners with Sierra to get her through qualifying at a national competition... we know where this is going!

There is plenty for fans of the genre to enjoy - snarky banter, found family, angst, hurt comfort - all the feels. But while this could feel tropey (the figure skater/hockey player pairing isn't new - see The Cutting Edge, Icebreaker et. al) it never does, because the characters are complicated and well-rounded. Dylan's dysfunctional family dynamic and Sierra's complex self-image issues resulting from her previous partner, the accident, and a need to live up to her parents' 'sacrifice' are explored in an interesting and emotionally satisfying way, and without wanting to spoil things, I liked the direction that Khabra went with both characters' arcs.

This would w0rk fine as a standalone, I think - there's nothing from prior books that you need to know to enjoy this story - although there's also plenty for fans of the previous two books in the series. We have appearances from Aidan and Summer - and brief mentions of Eli and Sage - along with more of Kian, Sampson, and an introduction to Scarlett who, as Sierra's bestie and Coach Kilner's daughter, I suspect will feature in her own book down the line. Amongst the angst there's also plenty of signature humour, which keeps everything balanced.

All in all, this is a great new addition to the bookshelf of any college hockey romance fan, and I look forward to what comes next in the series.

4.5 stars

Fun read, delivers exactly what you'd expect from this genre. Great interaction between the main characters. Alwasy love a bad boy redeemed trope and this is done particuarly well. I'll definitely be looking for more by this author as I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I would definitely recommend this to lovers of this genre.

This was so fun and addictive omg. The was Dylan loved Sierra and was so down bad for her was just chefs kiss. I loved how he helped her open up and come into her own. I’ve got to go back and read the first two in the series. Can’t believe I didn’t sooner!

A really fun and enjoyable romance! I enjoyed the first book in this series and this one didn't disappoint, the romance felt real and I loved how much Dylan and Sierra care for each other. A real sweeping romance, I'll happily read anything by Khabra.

A beautifully written sports romance that’s equal parts tender and fierce. Sierra, an Olympic figure skater coping with trauma, and Dylan, a hockey player searching for redemption, have such authentic chemistry. Their banter, slow-burn attraction, and emotional growth made this story both swoony and heartfelt.

Book Review – Revolve by Bal Khabra

Revolve is the third book in Bal Khabra’s series, but let me tell you, it absolutely works as a standalone. I actually jumped in at book two and didn’t feel like I missed a thing, though now I’m desperate to go back and read book one because I just can’t get enough of this world.

In Revolve we finally get Dylan’s story, our ice hockey bad boy with a secretly soft heart. On the surface, he’s confident, charming, and quick with the banter, but underneath he’s the guy who has carried his dysfunctional family, always keeping the peace and putting on a show to make everyone else happy. And oh my goodness… THIS guy. Dylan is the reason women shouldn’t read romance novels, because he says all the right things. He’s caring, lovable, protective, and just impossibly swoon-worthy.

Then we have Sierra, our FMC, whose entire life has been dedicated to her dream of becoming an elite figure skater. After a freak accident, her confidence is shaken and everything she’s worked for feels like it’s slipping away. When a mishap at a college party forces Dylan off the hockey team, their paths cross in the most unexpected way. A hockey player who was secretly once a figure skater? I didn’t see that storyline coming, but it worked so perfectly.

The chemistry between Dylan and Sierra is magnetic. The slow burn tension kept me hooked, and when it finally ignited, the spice was off the charts. Bal Khabra knows how to write a scene that makes you feel everything. Dylan as the sensitive hockey player with a dirty mouth? Absolute fire.

I’ll admit, there were moments where Dylan felt almost too good to be true. He falls first, he falls hard, and he says the most ridiculously romantic things. But honestly? Why not. This is fiction, why can’t we have a hero who embodies everything we dream of? And Dylan delivers it all.

I adored this book. It ticked every single one of my romance boxes, the angst, the emotion, the passion, the spice. If you’re looking for a hockey romance that balances heartfelt feelings with sizzling chemistry, Revolve will give you exactly what you want and more.

The tea ☕️

🏒 - hockey romance
⛸️ - figure skating duo
🔥 - slow burn
🏫 - college campus
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 - family dynamics
🌶️ - 3.5/5

Another dream of a read from Bal Khabra!!

Dylan And Sierra are potentially gone top tier book couples to me, there was something familiar and fresh at the same time about their dynamic that I just instantly fell for. Hockey Boy X Figure Skater trope of dreams!!!

Also the immediate chemistry and humor they had back and forth…addicted!

They were elements of the plot that had me slightlyyyyyyy side eyeing things, but honestly the characters had me always snapping back to attention. Bal Khabra continues to me an instant read for me