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lisa_ella 's review for:
The Striker
by Ana Huang
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ana Huang’s The Striker delivers a heartfelt and passionate romance between Scarlett, a former ballerina, and Asher, a professional football player. Both leads are deeply flawed, carrying past traumas that shape their reckless behaviors in unique ways. Scarlett's resilience and Asher’s steadfast devotion make for an irresistible pairing. Seriously, where can I find myself an Asher Donovan? The way he intuitively supported Scarlett, meeting her needs without crossing into condescension, was beautifully done.
The romance was sweet and engaging, with plenty of moments that made me smile and root for their happiness. However, I couldn’t help but feel that the middle portion of the story dragged on, and the resolution of the tension between Asher and Vincent felt rushed. A bit more time to unpack that conflict would’ve made the payoff more satisfying.
Overall, The Striker is an emotional, tender, and passionate read, perfect for fans of slow-burn romances with flawed but lovable characters. It’s not perfect, but it’s definitely worth picking up!
The romance was sweet and engaging, with plenty of moments that made me smile and root for their happiness. However, I couldn’t help but feel that the middle portion of the story dragged on, and the resolution of the tension between Asher and Vincent felt rushed. A bit more time to unpack that conflict would’ve made the payoff more satisfying.
Overall, The Striker is an emotional, tender, and passionate read, perfect for fans of slow-burn romances with flawed but lovable characters. It’s not perfect, but it’s definitely worth picking up!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Sexual content, Car accident
Moderate: Cursing, Grief, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Violence, Medical content