Bal Khabra continues to raise the bar with Revolve, a gripping, emotionally rich sports romance that fuses vulnerability, chemistry, and intensity into one unforgettable ride. From the first chapter, I was completely pulled into Sierra and Dylan’s world—a world filled with unspoken pain, competitive fire, and a slow-burning tension that refused to let go.
Sierra, a former Olympic skating prodigy, is grappling with the psychological aftermath of a devastating fall that derailed her career. Dylan, a tempestuous hockey player sidelined by injury and personal baggage, finds himself reluctantly paired with Sierra. What starts as friction soon sparks into something far more charged. Their interactions—whether filled with friction, flirtation, or fierce emotion—feel electric, layered, and entirely authentic.
What makes this book shine is its commitment to the emotional grit behind the glamor of elite sports. The skating and hockey scenes are rendered with vivid detail and palpable energy, while the emotional stakes stay sky-high. Sierra’s journey back to herself is both painful and empowering, and Dylan’s transformation from wounded and guarded to emotionally present and deeply loyal made his character arc truly compelling.
Together, Sierra and Dylan don’t just fall in love—they push each other to confront their fears, drop their defenses, and reach for something bigger than redemption: growth. Their chemistry simmers, but it’s the emotional intimacy that truly delivers the punch.
Though the pacing stumbles a little in the final stretch—with a few scenes that dragged just a touch—the payoff is still more than worth it. I would’ve loved a bit more space for certain plot threads to breathe before the conclusion, but it didn’t dampen the emotional impact or magnetic draw of the romance.
Khabra’s voice is fierce and addictive. She writes with a rawness and emotional clarity that sets her apart in the sports romance space. Revolve may just be her best yet—yes, I even liked it more than Ice Breaker, which is saying a lot.
Major thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for the opportunity to read an advanced copy. I’m completely hooked on Bal Khabra’s storytelling—equal parts heart, heat, and competitive edge—and Revolve is a shining example of why she’s a powerhouse in this genre.

“I came because I’ll go wherever you go. I know the real you, and I’m staying for him.”
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First of all I want to thank @bloomsburypublishing @netgalley and @authorbalkhabra for letting me read this book early! I love Bal’s books so I’m so happy and honored.
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Revolve is the third book in the “Off the ice” series, here you’ll find:

🏒Hockey player x Figure skater
⛸️Forced proximity
💜Slow burn
😊Reformed playboy

I loved this book sooo much and it became my favorite of the series! Not kidding, there’s not a single thing I didn’t love about this book; the plot, the characters and their healing journey, everything!

Dylan is the classic hockey playboy, or at least that’s how we’ve always seen him. He has a difficult situation at home due to his father and after a stupid mistake he find himself in a precarious situation but he wants to be better and fix everything.
I love him so much, I emphasized a lot with him (he’s and older brother) and I loved his growth throughout the book.

Sierra is a figure skater, after a bad injury she lost her skating partner but above all her confidence on the ice. She wants to get back into the game but she doesn’t know how and that’s where Dylan comes in.
I empathized so much with her too, sometimes her thoughts where my thoughts and I really loved her healing journey and growth.

Dylan and Sierra are perfect for each other, I loved the tension and the banter between the two of them. I loved that there was great balance between the sexual chemistry and the emotional connection.
I loved how they both helped each other to overcome their struggles and insecurities.

Last but not least I loved the friend group and how they had a a key role in the book.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️,75/5

“𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈’𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲.”

Actually don’t talk to me, don’t touch me, just don’t do anything. After being obsessed with Elias & Sage I was so curious for Dylan’s story. Oh how it did not disappoint. I related to both the main characters on so many levels, it was healing to read. I feel seen. I think this is Bal Khabra’s best work to this day, I cannot wait to see what the future brings for her, consider me a big fan.

the vibes ™:
- reformed bad boy
- figure skating
- mental health rep (check trigger warnings!)
- found family
- black cat fmc

I will now be impatiently waiting for Kian’s book (because it has to come, right????)

I’m a massive fan of Bal Khabra’s ‘Off the Ice’ series and as much as I LOVED Collide and Spiral, I think I’ve found my new favourite.

Dylan and Sierra work so well together, and their intensity and chemistry is insane. They’re both struggling with their own demons and I really appreciated the way Bal explores mental health and alcoholism.

I noticed a few people comparing this to another popular hockey/figure skater romance and whilst I agree there are similarities between the character’s sport, they should stop there. This story is in a league of its own. Dylan and Sierra are complex characters, both wearing masks of perfection because they’re terrified that their true selves will scare away the people they love. Watching them navigate through their insecurities and help each other embrace their ‘flaws’ was so special! The banter was great, the spice was spicing, I didn’t want to put it down, but we all know reading at 1am, in the dark, with work the next day is never a good idea.

This was a really great read, solidifying Bal as an auto buy author for me (cannot wait to get The Works sprayed edges edition). I especially love how she weaves in diverse ethnicities and nationalities, especially those Turkish series references (because, let’s be real, are we all not obsessed with Turkish TV?!).

Thanks NetGalley and the Publisher for the arc!

4 ⭐️ I knew I would love dean 😮‍💨 and love I did. Their story was so beautiful! This series captures raw, deeply human experiences with such realism and beauty. The found family in the series just makes my heart ache 🥺 Bal these books are so beautiful and I deeply relate to sierras feeling of being unworthy of love and the reassurance and immovability that is dean just made my heart so happy. Thank you for writing beautiful stories that capture human struggles in a way that isn’t depressing or overwhelming but inspiring and reassuring.

Thank you NetGalley and Bloomsbury for this arc.

While I didn't love this book I did really like the discussion of PTSD and anxiety. The glimpses of the characters from the previous book were fun and I did enjoy sections of the plot. I just didn't care about these main characters as much as I have cared about the previous books.

I think this is still worth a read if you enjoy the series or like college hockey romances.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC. This is my favourite book in this series so far. Great characters, loveable friends, spice and an interesting plot that is well paced. Bal Khabra has yet to let me down and I’ll be reading anything she publishes in the future

Thank you Netgalley for an e-arc of this book.

ˢⁱᵉʳʳᵃ ⁱˢ ᵃ ᶠⁱᵍᵘʳᵉ ˢᵏᵃᵗᵉʳ ʷʰᵒ'ˢ ᵗʳʸⁱⁿᵍ ᵗᵒ ᶜᵒᵐᵉ ᵇᵃᶜᵏ ᵃᶠᵗᵉʳ ᵃ ˡⁱᶠᵉ ᶜʰᵃⁿᵍⁱⁿᵍ ⁱⁿʲᵘʳʸ·
ᴰʸˡᵃⁿ ⁱˢ ᵃ ʰᵒᶜᵏᵉʸ ᵖˡᵃʸᵉʳ ʷʰᵒ ᵍᵒᵗ ᵏⁱᶜᵏᵉᵈ ᵒᶠᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ᵗᵉᵃᵐ ᵃᶠᵗᵉʳ ᵃ ᶠᵃⁱˡᵉᵈ ᵈʳᵘᵍ ᵗᵉˢᵗ·
ᵀʰᵉⁱʳ ᶜᵒᵃᶜʰᵉˢ ᶜᵒᵐᵉ ᵘᵖ ʷⁱᵗʰ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖᵉʳᶠᵉᶜᵗ ⁱᵈᵉᵃ, ᴰʸˡᵃⁿ ᵃⁿᵈ ˢⁱᵉʳʳᵃ ʷⁱˡˡ ᵇᵉᶜᵒᵐᵉ ˢᵏᵃᵗⁱⁿᵍ ᵖᵃʳᵗⁿᵉʳˢ· ᵀʰⁱˢ ʷᵃˢ ˢⁱᵉʳʳᵃ ʷⁱˡˡ ʰᵃᵛᵉ ᵃ ᵖᵃʳᵗⁿᵉʳ ᵃⁿᵈ ᴰʸˡᵃⁿ ʷⁱˡˡ ʰᵃᵛᵉ ᵃ ˢʰᵒᵗ ᵗᵒ ᵍᵉᵗ ᵇᵃᶜᵏ ⁱⁿᵗᵒ ᴴᵒᶜᵏᵉʸ·

This book was so fun!
Dylan is such a cutiepie who would do anything for Sierra and I love her! she's such a badass who'd do anything for the people she cares about.
Their banter was also amazing!
I also loved the figure skating parts of this book.
I'm hoping we'll get a Kian book, he was probably my favourite side character in this book.

This book is labeled "enemies to lovers" but I didn't really feel like it was, Sierra disliked him a little bit in the beginning, but that's pretty much it.

Let me just say, (this has nothing to do with the book itself) this epub was weird. There were empty spaces all over the place, words got broken up at random times and in the middle of a sentence the name of the book/author popped up. (With a counter behind the word) it happened 350+ times)
This being said, I think it was just because this was the arc version of the book, but it was a bit distracting.

I couldn’t put this book down.
This series is in my top fave of all times.
So I had such high hopes for this book. I wasn’t sure I could love a couple more than Eli and Sage but I absolutely adored Dylan and Sierra.
They became my favourite couple of the series.
Their banter was top. Their instant chemistry undeniable. They were both great characters on their own and I liked learning about their backstories and challenges.
I loved Dylan’s growth through the series.
5 stars. I miss it already.

I was provided an earc of this book from the publisher via netgalley but this has in no way influenced my opinion or review.

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!