A review by amateur_bookworm
The Striker by Ana Huang

funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The Striker is Ana Huang’s first sports romance. It’s a good balance of sweet and angst with spice sprinkled throughout. It is my favorite Ana Huang book so far and I’ve enjoyed watching her writing style change and grow over the course of her books. I’ve read her Twisted series and Kings of Sin series and this book kicks off her new Gods of the Game series. 

I liked both Scarlett and Asher right off the bat. I love Scarlett’s determination in the face of chronic pain and persistence after losing her life’s dream to a tragic car accident. And Asher had me swooning so many times throughout the book. (Like, how does she not propose marriage to him as soon as she realized he researched chronic pain??!?) I also really enjoyed all of character references and cameos from the Twisted series and Kings of Sin series! 

I didn’t love the third act breakup. It and everything after that was the only thing that brought it down from a five star read for me. I was loving the vibes in this one up until that point but, overall, I still really enjoyed this one!
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