Thank you to the author for this ARC of Faceoff by Mari Loyal. All opinions are my own. 

What an amazing debut! If you’re looking for a closed-door college hockey romance, then I would recommend checking this one out! 

One thing that was unique about this story that I enjoyed was that both main characters were hockey players. It was fun to see the rivalry between Max and Luz. I also enjoyed that hockey was talked about throughout the story, unlike some other hockey romance books. 

The family dynamics were interesting in this book, and I’m excited to learn more about each character’s family in the coming books. 

Max and Luz had such great chemistry! While this book is closed door, their kisses were sizzling and descriptive. 

I loved how sweet and wholesome Max could be. While he was very charming, there were also some really sweet moments for him. 

It was nice to see chronic pain representation in this book, and I really felt for Luz with her struggles. I loved how supportive Max was towards her without making her feel weak. 

Overall, this was such a cute romance, and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!