Read this book for:
⛸️ Ice Hockey X Figure Skating
🏒He falls first
⛸️ Black cat x Black cat
🏒Mental health rep
⛸️Reformed play boy
🏒Found family

Synopsis
Sierra Romanova is a glittering legend in figure skating—until a disastrous fall sends her dreams and confidence spiraling. Now back at Dalton University for a final shot at glory, she’s ready to prove she’s still got it. The only problem? Dylan Donovan, the hockey bad boy with a talent for trouble and a mouth that never quits.

After getting benched from hockey, Dylan's stuck haunting the rink without a stick in hand…until Sierra needs a pairs partner. He might not know a salchow from a spin, but Dylan’s more than happy to lace up for a front-row seat to her comeback—and maybe rile her up while he’s at it.

Sparks fly, blades clash, and feelings thaw as this unlikely duo finds themselves skating toward something far more dangerous than gold: falling for each other.


My Thoughts
After reading all three books in the Off the Ice series, I have to admit this one wasn’t my favourite—Spiral still holds that title for me. That said, I really did enjoy Revolve, and it definitely gave me Icebreaker vibes, which I also loved.

What stood out most to me was the way the author portrayed the mental health struggles of both Sierra and Dylan. Sierra’s experiences, in particular, were written with such rawness and authenticity that I found them incredibly relatable. Her panic attacks and emotional barriers felt real, not dramatised, and that grounded the story in a way I deeply appreciated. Dylan’s internal battles were also compelling, and together their emotional journeys added a layer of depth to what could’ve been just another sports romance.

The banter between Sierra and Dylan was a highlight—they had great chemistry. I also enjoyed the cameos and connections to characters from previous books like Summer, Kian, and Aiden. It made the world of the series feel cohesive and lived-in, which I always appreciate in interconnected standalones.

However, the ending didn’t quite land for me. It felt rushed and veered a bit too far into the unrealistic—particularly with the last-minute injury and still competing. That moment broke the sense of believability the rest of the book worked so hard to maintain. Sierra’s reaction to Dylan’s decision felt out of character as well. She was oddly okay with something that, realistically, would have significant emotional and physical consequences. From two elite athletes, I expected more discipline, more awareness of their limits, and honestly, more respect for their bodies and careers. While some might view Dylan’s choice as romantic, it struck me as reckless.

Overall, while it didn’t dethrone Spiral as my favorite in the series, this was still a fun and emotionally resonant read. I’d absolutely recommend it—especially if you’ve read and enjoyed the first two books. The character development, mental health representation, and witty dynamic between the leads make it a worthy addition to the series.

Thank you so much to Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (UK & ANZ) and NetGalley for this ARC.

Please let the next book be Kian’s book!

I received an e-ARC from NetGalley of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was absolutely desperate to get my hands on this ARC after gobbling up the other two earlier this year, so I was extremely excited to be able to read it early. Thanks to the publishers for accepting my request!

There were aspects of Sierra’s character that were WAY too relatable as a previous figure skater. Converting a big strong hockey boy (which actually skaters will know aren’t quite as common as these books make out) to be a pairs skater is always an inner dream, so this little escapist book really felt like living a fantasy.

Always, great characters and fun scenes, lovely to see some familiar faces!

Another great read from Bal Khabra!!

I loved Sierra and Dalton, their romance was beautiful. The way Dalton strived to understand and listen to hear was amazing.

perfect perfect absolutely perfect !!
i love everything about this, dylan is my favorite dalton boy and seeing his fall for sierra was so heartwarming and fun (and hot 😋😋)
i also loved how much sports was a part of this, the figure skating aspect of it was incredible!! i love sports and one of the things that annoy me about sports romance is the lack of sport, but with this everything was so on point, i loved reading about them practicing and competing.
the romance was developed so so so well, i was screaming giggling, kicking my feet !!!

i love the side characters and how they play in the plot, im hoping book four is about kian please please!!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book! Bal Khabra hits gold with another amazing addition to this series! The sharp whit between the two main characters is amazing but also the connection mixed in with the slow unraveling of their past. It was beautifully written had me rooting for their quiet love!! Can’t wait to see what is in store for us next!

In Revolve, the last of the 'off the ice' trilogy, we follow Sierra and Dylan as they navigate family, friends, and history.

Sierra has had a terrible accident and has been out of the ice skating game for some time - she is looking to get back in the game and needs a new partner

Dylan, an ice hockey player with anger issues has been banned from the game after failing a drugs test. to get back on the ice he takes up figure skating

and thus is the tale of these two characters as they gradually fall in love.

i loved this entire series and this was a great final instalment. it was really sweet watching them get together and bringing out the best in each other

My favourite book of this series so far!!😍
I was gripped from page one - what an opening scene?!?

Both main characters are sooo likeable in their own individual ways. We saw Dylan’s softer side which I loved and I think Sierra was a beautiful FMC💗

Also the tension in this book fit perfectly I lovedddd the spicy scenes, it added a new level of intimacy which I thoroughly enjoyed. This was also a classic enemies to lovers story!!

Kian and his army of cats were a joy in this book😂 I will always love the comradery of an ice hockey romance, it’s a guilty pleasure of mine!!

Such an amazing ARC thank you so much!! I will be raving about this around publication day💜

I was really excited for this book and it completely blew out my expectations. I absolutely devoured this book.

The way Bal Khabra writes it’s so addictive. I absolutely adore these characters and the chemistry between them.

Such a fun read. Totally recommend if you’re a sports romance fan.

Wow this book was top tier! I always need more from this author and this series and when I tell you page turner it was amazing!

𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 | 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 ⛸️💜💫

‘’𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐈’𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲’’ 😭

5 ⭐️

Sierra & Dylan have ranked first place in couples of the Off The Ice series!!!! 𝐈 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐍𝐄 🫶🏼 I cried multiple times, I was laughing throughout, ugh it just pulled on every one of my heart strings! It’s not just your typical smutty sports romance, it involves depth and has a gorgeous storyline as well which I just love! 🥰

EVERYTHING about this book is just a bit of me, the playlist, the scream masks 👀👻 them performing as Rapunzel and Flynn 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰 Tangled is one of my fave movies so for that alone I was crying, the 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐒?!? 🥹😭 I’d simply pass away….the movie nights oh just everything honestly my heart is gonna explode it was honestly the cutest book everrrrrr 😭💘

This is one of those series that you just can’t put down, they’re such easy reads and Bal delivers every time. I was so excited that I got accepted for the ARC as I devoured Collide & Spiral I literally screamed!!! These books are just everything you’d want and more in a sports romance, the found family gets me everytime as well I LOVE those guys 😭

I am 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 for Kians book next 🤭🙏🏼

Thank you so much @netgalley @bloomsburypublishing for the ARC! One of my most anticipated reads of 2025 and now one of my favourites! I just need the physical to add to my collection now! 💜

Revolve is the third instalment in Bal Khabra’s interconnected standalone hockey romance series, taking place at Dalton University. In this one, we follow Sierra. She’s a figure skater whose career was almost permanently ended when her previous pair partner dropped her at a competition. Now, after a year of recovery, she’s trying to make it back in the ice, but struggles to find a new skating partner. She’s trying her hardest not to be perceived as difficult so that anyone will take a chance on her. Turns out, the one person willing to try skating with her actually doesn’t want the Sierra that’s easy to work with. Dylan Donovan is a little going a little wild right now - he’s in emotional turmoil because of some family matters and lets it out through extensive partying, which ultimately leads to his suspension from the ice hockey team. To fill his time and prove he’s not just reckless, he becomes Sierra’s skating partner. Maybe he also has a crush on her, but who’s to say…

I enjoyed myself a fair bit reading this. I didn’t love Khabra’s previous two books, mostly cause I felt like they lacked some emotional depth and chemistry between the main characters. Both aspects I think are improved upon here. Initially, I was a bit hesitant as it felt like it might again be moving too quickly to really get me on board, but actually there ended up being a lot of down time between significant events in the relationship of our two characters. It felt like they were circling each other more and moving closer slowly, rather than running at each other without getting to know each other. Like with the two other previous books, I do think this could’ve been a bit shorter, but I ultimately enjoyed the evolving romance between Sierra and Dylan.

Thank you so much to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book.

Bal Khabra's second book "Spiral' was a 5 star read for me so i was so excited for book 3...

I can confirm that Bal has done it again... writing not just your average sports romance book but something with depth and hidden meanings which I adore.

Revolve was an easy 5 star read and I really hope we have more to come in this series!

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

Dylan is the classic hockey playboy—at least on the surface. He’s dealing with family issues which cause him to make a huge mistake career wise when he meets Sierra who will turn his world upside down in the best possible way.

Sierra is a figure skater recovering from a serious injury that shook her confidence. She wants to return to the ice but doesn’t know how—until Dylan steps in. Her struggles and growth felt incredibly real and I connected with the character and her hesitancy to let people in and allow them to help her.

The chemistry between Dylan and Sierra was amazing—full of tension, banter, and emotional depth. I loved how they supported each other through their personal challenges and truly brought out the best in one another.

The found family friend group also deserves a shoutout—they played such an important and heartwarming role in the story and I loved hearing about the characters from books 1 and 2.

Huge thanks to @bloomsburypublishing, @netgalley, and @authorbalkhabra for the ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

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I don't think I've laughed and cried this equally at a book in a while. Revolve is full of emotions, trauma, heartbreak and strength, and is truly a book that has you routing for the characters from the get go.
I love when authors write books with relatable characters who are learning to heal from their past experiences, it always makes the story feel more raw and hopeful.

Bal Khabra knows how to write a beautiful romance book full of powerful loveable woman. My goodness does every book she write make me constantly smile throughout (even through the tears).

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