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Face Off by Chelsea Curto

24 reviews

romanerrct's review against another edition

3.5

lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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kristanjenkins's review against another edition

5.0

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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andreaaj4's review against another edition

3.5

funny relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

holy cow this book is spICY, but alas, it seems that is exactly what I was looking for when I picked up this hockey romance right at the start of a vacation... oops. this book had me giggling and kicking my feet, and yes of course it's unrealistic and the writing is kinda cringey at times, but the banter and spice!!🤌 also the side characters are cute and I really like how they all rallied for the FMC as she faced sexism in the league. this has me all excited for hockey season now. 😌

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lisa_ella's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Where do I even start?! Face Off is everything I crave in a sports romance and more - Chelsea Curto completely delivered with Emmy and Maverick's story. This book had me hooked from page one and absolutely refusing to put it down.

Emmy is such a fierce, resilient, complex heroine. A woman in professional ice hockey? Yes, please. I loved her vulnerability and her strength- her insecurities about being sexualized in the NHL felt so raw and real. Her journey to self-belief hit hard. And let’s be honest, watching her outplay cocky men on the ice? Satisfying doesn’t even begin to cover it.

Now enter Maverick. Former playboy? Check. Unexpected softie with a heart of gold? DOUBLE check. He’s cocky, charming, and so frustrating and yet also kind, nurturing, and emotionally open in a way that totally shattered me. The banter? Electrifying. The tension? Dripping. And the way he consistently shows up for Emmy - defending her, caring for her, loving her quietly and loudly. Ugh, he’s everything.

The slow burn, the heated one-night stand-that-wasn’t, the little gestures. Maverick had me falling in love right alongside Emmy. I also love how their intimate scenes are sexy and emotionally loaded, full of consent, communication, and growth. And when they finally admit their feelings? I was SOBBING.

Chelsea Curto also gave us rich side characters that I genuinely care about. They added so much depth to the world and gave Emmy and Mav the support system they both never had before. And the ending? Bittersweet perfection.

If you love sports romance, fierce heroines, cinnamon roll men in playboy disguise, and electric chemistry that lights up every chapter - you need to read Face Off. This isn't just a 5-star book, it's a top-shelf forever favorite.

BRB rereading immediately.

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headinthepages's review against another edition

3.5

This was just ok for me. Nothing seriously problematic although the writing felt like YA at times but they were in their 30s. I love YA but it is a different experience to adult.

It felt like 65% sex and 25% hockey and 10% friendship. The friendships were my favourite part 🤣 it go to a point that I was bored of them having sex tbh and wanted more plot

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dulcinea's review against another edition

4.25

medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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havenotreadinyears's review against another edition

4.0

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Loved the fact that the FMC is a hockey player too. It also worked out with the mixed team, wasn't sure about that but I really liked her friendships with the other players. Also the way misogyny and sexism was talked about, mostly in the first half. The second half we lost some of that for more spicy scenes. I wish we would've kept it like in the first half. Maybe show another interview (there must've been plenty as the first female Player in the NHL). Or a scene with little girls that are fans and possibly also play a sport?

I really enjoyed the Stars and will continue reading. However I'm not sure if I'll read Liam and Piper's book because that storyline just feels like it's been told enough times. If there was disability, neurodiversity or queer rep, sure. But like this I think I might head straight to book 3.

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sophieamreacher's review against another edition

3.0

funny inspiring fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

It had its cute moments but they seemed to get together very quickly and it was a bit unrealistic how lovey they were.

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silverfoxhole's review against another edition

3.25

funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Is there such thing as too much banter? Because by the end of this, I felt like I might be reaching that point. Regardless, this was fun.

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allierenee418's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

ok syd i see you. this was so fun and easy to digest. i did not get the ick. this was the cheesiest thing but in a good way haha. no miscommunication or shitty mistakes. one of the better romances imo

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