My book review of Strike and Burn by Taylor Hutton.
Title: Strike and Burn
By: Taylor Hutton
Genre: Romance
Pages: 368
Release Date: January 28th, 2025
Rating: ★★☆☆☆
Summary from Goodreads:
A breathless romantic thriller that doesn’t just toe the line between danger and desire—it burns it to the ground.
Honor Stone is all alone in this world. No family, no money, no future. So when she locks eyes with Strike Madden—in the morgue of all places—she’s not in the mood to be seduced. Sure, he’s drop-dead gorgeous, and the sizzle of attraction between them is undeniable, but she’s reeling from her identical twin sister’s murder. It’s the wrong time, wrong place, wrong everything.
Still, the enigmatic billionaire hires Honor as an artist to spearhead his carefully curated erotic animation studio—a job they soon find to be a dangerous mix of business and pleasure.
But when her twin’s obsessive killer targets Honor, the painful secrets of Honor’s traumatic past will finally be exposed with devastating consequences. Strike will stop at nothing to protect her, uncovering his own bone-chilling demons—a beautifully broken, dark side that doesn’t scare Honor…
Review:
This was a big no thank you...
While Strike and Burn promised a mix of romance and suspense, it failed to deliver a compelling story. The lack of character development made it hard to connect with Honor and Strike, leaving their relationship feeling superficial. The plot leaned heavily on overused clichés like the brooding billionaire hero and the damsel in distress, which overshadowed the potential for a unique narrative. The story development felt rushed and underwhelming, with key moments lacking depth or significance. Overall, while the premise had promise, the weak execution left much to be desired, making it a disappointing read.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
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