The Striker by Ana Huang

595 pages first pub 2024 (view editions)

fiction contemporary romance sports emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
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Ideal for the reader who wants an emotionally charged yet lighthearted, medium-tempo romance that balances humor with deeper feelings while immersing them in the glamour and rivalries of elite sports culture.

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She's the only woman he wants...and the only one he can't have.Asher Donovan is a living legend—the darling of the Premier League, the (arguably) greatest footballer in the world.But his reckless antics and recent team transfer have caused much co...

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Community Reviews

3.76
based on 8,619 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 67%

emotional: 65%

funny: 58%

hopeful: 30%

inspiring: 18%

reflective: 16%

relaxing: 15%

adventurous: 12%

tense: 10%

sad: 8%

challenging: 7%

dark: 1%

informative: 1%

mysterious: 1%


Pace

15% of readers chose fast
69% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
52% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

79% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

85% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

54% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

79% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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