Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Checkmate by Malorie Blackman

1 review

ashyyy's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

After book 2, I wasn't sure I wanted to continue reading, but my friend convinced me to get to at least book 3. I'm glad stuck to it. This was a wonderful ending to the first 2 books. The time jumps throughout kept me on my toes and I felt the characters were more in-depth than in book 2. 
I don't think I'll read the next book, though. I like where this finished. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Racism, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Suicide, and Physical abuse

Minor: Rape