this was a really cute, spiral is still my favourite in the series though. I loved both characters and I love a figure skating and an ice hockey player book. really enjoyable love the found family!

“no matter how much we argue we still subconsciously take care of each other”

This book simply proved what I have known since the last book of Bal Khabra - that she is an auto-read author for me.

I have loved every book in this series so far, light and romantic college hockey romances with lovable characters that don't lack depth. Her books are perfect for a quick escape from daily life, always a joy to read.

Dylan, like all her MMC, is the boy obsessed (which is a great trope), someone who's view on relationships was tainted early on in life but who feels and loves deeply, but who hides it all. And Sierra, our fierce FMC who does not give up, despite the hardships and trauma she has been through.

This one also includes some of my favorite tropes:
- Hockey player x ice skater
- forced proximity
- reluctant friends to lovers
- boy obsessed (he would do ANYTHING for her)
- no third act break-up (!!)

No unnecessary drama, just two people, who have been through a lot, falling in love and finding their biggest supporter in each other. Bal Khabra always makes me yearn for the sweet relationships she writes about. Had a great time reading and finished the book in two days! Can't wait for the rest of the books in this series.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bloomsbury Publishing for an earc!
Revolve is out October 14th 2025!

Any sports romance by Bal Khabra is 5 ⭐️ in my book.

She writes relationships & love so beautifully. I loved reading Dylan and Sierra’s story. He’s got it so bad for her, there’s a touch of forced proximity & just the perfect balance of the relationship vs the characters working through their own issues like Bal always gets so right.

Loved it, start to finish. Ate it up!

Thank you to NetGalley & Bloomsbury for providing me with the arc!

Revolve is the third book in the Off the Ice series, it follows figure skater Sierra and hockey player Dylan. Dylan’s hockey season is turned on its head when he fails a drug test and is cut from the college hockey team. Sierra is looking for a new skating partner after to get back on the ice with after a major accident. The two come together in the hopes of qualifying for the skating Grand Prix. Revolve sees these two characters partner up on the ice and fall in love off it.

I really enjoyed reading about these two characters, I think they are probably my favourite couple from this series. I would give it a 3.75/5⭐️ altogether but there was definitely some really heartfelt 5⭐️ feeling moments in the story. I also enjoyed that the books third act conflict did not include miscommunication and temporary break ups, I feel like this often ruin the flow of a book but in this book, the third act conflict felt fitting to the story but was also not stretched out unnecessarily. Overall, I really enjoyed and would recommend this book for anyone looking a good, spicy college hockey romance.

LISTEN. I LOVED THIS BOOK WITH MY WHOLE BEING. I REALLY DID. But… it also didn’t quite land the way the other two books in the series did.

If you loved Icebreaker, you’re going to fall head-over-skates for Revolve. The fact that Dylan was actually a figure skater when he was younger? PERFECTION. I hate when hockey romances magically turn a player into a figure skating prodigy with zero explanation, like it’s that easy?? Bal Khabra gave us the backstory that made it believable and, honestly, satisfying. That said… not a single toe pick mention?! It lowkey implies he pulled off jumps in hockey skates, which is literally impossible—but I’ll forgive it. Just a teensy tiny gripe.

Dylan’s charm has always been that he’s outwardly playful, flirty, and lives for the spotlight, while quietly carrying emotional weight and protecting everyone around him. He is selfless. He is deeply caring. His attentiveness to Sierra’s boundaries, his gentle approach, the way he reads her body language—those moments were some of the most powerful and authentic in the book.

Now—THE BANTER. THE BANTER. THE BANTER. I ate it up. Every nudge, every snarky back-and-forth, every time they couldn’t help but get under each other’s skin? Kicking-my-feet-worthy. From fiery banter to soft, vulnerable moments, Dylan and Sierra’s relationship was pure intensity. The emotional depth hit hard. The hair cutting scene? The lantern? The SHOWER SCENE?! I'm unwell.

Their chemistry is just explosive. The “a**hole” / “brat” insults were delicious. The car scene. The hotel scene. The blindfold. Bal, you spicy legend.

What I absolutely adored was how unapologetically this book leaned into both sports and healing. The skating scenes were vivid, the emotional moments were raw, and the romance? Off. The. Charts.

Getting to read Dylan’s story felt like a forehead kiss from the Bloomsbury gods. I’ve loved him since he crashed Summer’s date—and despite my mixed feelings on his ending arc, I still love him. This book shows what it means to love someone like it’s breathing—even when they think they’re hard to love. Sierra, scarred and resilient, finally got the soft landing she deserved.

The friend group still gives those warm found-family vibes, even if we saw less of Elias and Sage than I’d have liked. But the seeds for future books? IMMACULATE. Scarlett (the coach’s daughter 👀) and that certain troublemaker? I’m so ready. TYLER AND AMARA—CALLED IT in my Collide review and I CANNOT WAIT. Also loved the subtle Undone series nod—Toren?? YES PLEASE.

And one final, crucial detail: Dylan. Wears. Slutty. Glasses. That’s it. That’s the pitch.

Being blessed with two Bal Khabra books is already incredible, but getting this one as an early copy? I'm beyond grateful. Thank you to NetGalley, Bloomsbury, and Bal Khabra for letting me fall headfirst into this beautiful, emotional, spicy, banter-filled gem of a story.

LISTEN. I LOVED THIS BOOK WITH MY WHOLE BEING. Dylan and Sierra own me. If you loved Icebreaker, you're going to devour this. A hockey player who actually has a real figure skating background?? THANK YOU. No “magically knows how to land a triple axel” nonsense here 😮‍💨 (okay, maybe some physics-bending moments—toe pick where?!—but we’ll ignore that).

The banter?? Elite. The chemistry?? Explosive. The spice?? A full-on meltdown (CAR. HOTEL. BLINDFOLD. 🥵). And the emotional moments? Haircut scene? Shower scene?? I was in tears.

This book is the definition of loving someone like it’s breathing. Dylan’s attentiveness to Sierra, his gentleness, his respect for her trauma? Chef’s kiss. And Sierra? One of the strongest heroines Bal has written.

The friend group still gives those warm found-family vibes, even if we saw less of Elias and Sage than I’d have liked. But the seeds for future books? IMMACULATE. Scarlett (the coach’s daughter 👀) and that certain troublemaker? I’m so ready. TYLER AND AMARA—CALLED IT in my Collide review and I CANNOT WAIT. Also loved the subtle Undone series nod—Toren?? YES PLEASE.

And one final, crucial detail: Dylan. Wears. Slutty. Glasses. That’s it. That’s the pitch.

Being blessed with two Bal Khabra books is already incredible, but getting this one as an early copy? I'm beyond grateful. Thank you to NetGalley, Bloomsbury, and Bal Khabra for letting me fall headfirst into this beautiful, emotional, spicy, banter-filled gem of a story.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book. A gorgeous 4 star read book from me. What an exciting plot, vivid storytelling and relatable, rich characters. I couldn't put this book down – absolutely loved it.

Revolve by Bal Khabra is more than just a hockey romance: it is a deep emotional journey into personal growth, healing, and self-worth. At the center of the narrative are two unforgettable protagonists, Dylan and Sierra, whose stories intertwine with disarming naturalness, transforming a simple attraction into something authentic and necessary for both.

Dylan is the classic reformed playboy: charming, confident, seemingly impervious to love. But behind his easygoing attitude lies a wound that has never healed — his father's infidelity, which destroyed his idea of ​​family and instilled in him a deep distrust of relationships. Dylan's journey is that of a man who learns, slowly and painfully, to let go. His growth is credible, never forced: every step towards intimacy and vulnerability with Sierra is an act of silent courage, a gesture that shows how much he truly cares for her, even when words fail.

Sierra, a former promising figure skater, is a protagonist who is strong in her fragility. After a bad accident that put her career on hold and a toxic relationship with a narcissistic partner, her self-confidence is in tatters. But what makes Sierra so fascinating is the way in which, even though she is shaking, she still chooses to get up. Her evolution is delicate but powerful: she finds her voice, her body and her freedom, step by step, until she claims the space she deserves — both on the ice and in life.

The relationship between Dylan and Sierra develops organically, based on an authentic connection that grows over time. They don't save each other with romantic clichés: they push each other to look inside themselves, to deal with their fears, to rebuild themselves without giving up on love. The tension between them is palpable, but what is truly striking is their emotional complicity, the way they learn to trust, to let themselves be seen for who they really are.

Bal Khabra writes with a rare sensitivity, carefully sketching the insecurities, scars, and conquests of his protagonists. Revolve is a novel about sports, yes — but above all it is about growth, second chances, and the courage to believe in yourself when no one else seems to.

A novel recommended for those who love intense love stories, with real, imperfect, and deeply human characters.

Thank you so much Netgalley and Bloomsbury for providing me this arc 🫶🏼 this book is one of my most anticipated releases of 2025!

Bal Khabra does it again... 🤩 honestly, I love her writing so so much, she has a way of making me fall in love with EVERY main character in her books and wish for more 400 pages.
Like the other books in this series, the found family trope is amazing and I love all of the side characters so so much, I want the story of every one of them!!
Moving on to this specific book, I lovedddd the main characters so much, they are so so precious. Sierra is a figure skater and is dealing with her demons after having an accident on the ice. Enters Dylan, hockey's team captain, who is kicked out of the team and needs to do something in order to be considered back, which leads him to practice figure skating with Sierra (Icebreaker vibes and I was here for it).
Loved the chemistry between the characters and the development of their friendship and love. Sierra is way grumpier than Dylan, and they reminded me a lot of Summer and Aiden (from Collide - the first book in this series). But let me just give you a heads up, I think this is the spicier book in this series, which wasn't a problem to me, but if you don't enjoy spice in books, this isn't for you!

Can't wait for the next book!!! (fingers crossed for Kian's book)

Any book by Bal Khabra earns a 5 star review from me!

This book is a tribute to mental health, a celebration of re-building yourself, finding yourself and learning to love yourself, warts and all.

In the beginning, I was a little nervous as it's a very different vibe from Collide and Spiral, Dylan is a party boy who is effectively living his life by putting on a performance of what he thinks people expect of him - loud, flirty and the man of the hour but inside he's hiding a load of pain.

Sienna is on the road to recovery from an incredible accident with her previous figure skating partner, she's literally rebuilt herself and is ready to take her first steps back on the ice, the strength and determination shown by Sienna is incredible, she's taking her medication, using her breathing techniques and managing her panic attacks with the methods she's been given, it was lovely to see someone using medication and techniques effectively - I know Sienna referred to them as a crutch a few times, but she didn't force herself to try and continue without them, she used them appropriately and that's rarely seen in books with a mental health rep.

The immediate chemistry between Sienna and Dylan is explosive, they butt heads and wind each other up deliciously - I absolutely loved the repeated "a**hole" / "brat" insults they threw at each other.

The ending, when Dylan had injured himself and continued on for Sienna gave me pause, I was hoping and praying we weren't in for a late third act break up - but we weren't *thank the book gods* because Sienna had been on such a journey of self discovery, she accepted Dylan's decision, reckless as he was, and forgave him instantly, which is what a true relationship looks like, we give each other space to make mistakes and support our partner through it.

I cannot wait to see this book on my shelf alongside Collide and Spiral, shelf trophies are required for this incredible series.

Now can we get Amara and Tyler's book please? and Kian's??

Finally a book without a 3rd act breakup, just a little break.
This series is really hitting all the marks and is a nice change from other sport romances.
I'll love Sierra and Dylan's witty banter and actions that make them feel so much more human and accessible that other characters.
Looking forward to what is to come!