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The Striker (Deluxe Edition) by Ana Huang

The Striker (Deluxe Edition) by Ana Huang is a sports romance about footballer Asher Donovan and Scarlett DuBois, a former ballerina and dance teacher. The listing describes special cover finishes and an exclusive colour art insert, alongside a forbidden-romance plot involving a rival’s sister.

At a glance

The listing describes lithofoil and spot gloss on the cover, plus a full-colour exclusive tip-in art piece.
The story pairs a Premier League footballer with a former prima ballerina who now teaches at a dance academy.
Listed at 592 pages in English, with publication date Oct. 22 2024.

Price

$22.49Save 22%

Reference price: ~~$28.99~~

Price checked: Nov 13, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Deluxe-edition cover finishes and a colour art insert offer physical details beyond the story itself.
The premise combines sports romance with dance, a former-athlete backstory and a forbidden relationship.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Sourcebooks
Publication date	Oct. 22 2024
Language	English
Print length	592 pages
ISBN-10	1464223327
ISBN-13	978-1464223327

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	535 g
Dimensions	13.97 x 3.76 x 21.59 cm

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing says the deluxe edition is available only while supplies last. Confirm that the selected copy is this edition if the cover finishes and art insert matter to you.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for a long English-language sports romance with football and dance themes.
Ana Huang readers interested in an off-limits romance shaped by rivalry and personal setbacks.
Collectors who value the listed cover finishes and exclusive art insert.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a short book, a non-romance title or a story without forbidden-romance themes.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4 / 5 · 25,184 ratings

5 stars33%33%
4 stars39%39%
3 stars23%23%
2 stars4%4%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback praises the characters, writing, emotional story, humour and sports-romance elements, while some readers describe it as a one-time read. Reactions to pacing are mixed, including reports of slower middle sections. For readers choosing a 592-page romance, that pacing variation may matter more than the broadly positive overall sentiment.

Positive themes

Feedback highlights the characters and writing, and describes the story as emotional and funny.
Readers respond positively to its sports-romance and forbidden-attraction elements.

Mixed feedback

Pacing feedback varies, with some readers finding the flow good and others noting issues in the middle.
Some readers consider it more of a one-time read.

Frequently asked questions

What is the story about?

The listing describes Premier League footballer Asher Donovan training with Scarlett DuBois, a former ballerina and dance teacher. Their attraction is complicated by her being his rival’s sister.

What makes this the deluxe edition?

The listing claims lithofoil and spot gloss on the cover and a full-colour exclusive tip-in art piece. It also says availability is limited to remaining supplies.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 592 pages.

What do readers report about the pacing?

Customer feedback is mixed: some describe a good pace, while others mention pacing issues in the middle sections.