a_libra_library's reviews
255 reviews

First of, Thank you to Kim over at Berkely, PRH for sending me an early copy of this book! She knows me SO well. 

As someone who missed the release of Collide in both indie and tradpub I wasn't sure how I would like the off the ice series. However after after reading Spiral I can day that WHATEVER Bal Khabra writes, I will read!
The way thing book made me giggles, kick my feet, laugh and cry is like a breath of fresh air in the sports romance genre. 
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Spiral is a fake dating romance between an aspirating ballerina and a newly signed rookie in the NHL. Both have found themselves in a situation where they want the medias attention in different ways. Sage need a little limelight to get her name and face in front of those who have power in the ballet world and Elias wants to shift the perspective of his private life that the media has created however they cant help form a friendship and maybe more throughout their time together. 

Tropes: 
Fake dating 
Roommates
Forced proximity
Found Family
interconnected standalone


If you read this book you will know me deeply and personally! 

Did I read the back? No 
Did I think this was sapphic love story? Yes
Was it? No. 

The two character swap houses over the holidays to avoid their family issues and take time to sort out what is missing in their lives. 
I do think this was more of Clovers story than Bees. I'd really love to see what the author could do with a solo, queer coming of age/ coming out story. 
The narrators  were amazing and each character had their own voice and life. 

I was tricked into reading this book by my brother. I did not know what I was getting myself into.  I did complain the entire time I was reading (I was sick and confused but I still loved it) 

Second chance romance
Lesbians 
QUEER Christmas (Cherry Queery Christmas) 


At this point in my life, is AHB writes it, I will read it and most likely love it.  This book did make me want to go to Colorado in the winter!