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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Very annoying main character
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was the kind of book where I really enjoyed it when I was reading, and then as soon as I was done I was like “meh”. I think what it boils down to is the whole book centres on Mal’s avoidance of chess and it’s not unpacked until like 70% of the way done and that just didn’t work for me. I wanted to be on Mallory’s side, but she ended up being annoying half the time
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
informative
inspiring
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:
Complicated
I think people assume writing romance is easy, you make characters connect and kiss. But how can you write things people have heard before and still make it new and exciting?
(rhetorical question I been thinkin about)
I relate to the main character a lot her ideas about being a "parental figure" when she is just a child is similar to me. I found her needless aggression to be relatable. It was kinda like looking in a mirror. I wondered if I was like her. If I was placing invisible barriers to prevent myself from doing things because I needed to help people who didn't need me anymore. Needless to say I think her character really shines and initially it seemed over-the-top cheesy that I was not interested. But the more she talked about her family I got more interested in the book again.
Chess is not super important in this book and the writer uses a lot of leeway with certain concepts. But one thing I didn't like is use chess pieces are a simile for intimacy. And the male love interest seemed to be too perfect and I want to see more flaws in his character.
But it's a very good book for anyone who likes chess and romance. I think it is a good way to get women interested in such a male dominated space yet not in a pick me sense.
(rhetorical question I been thinkin about)
I relate to the main character a lot her ideas about being a "parental figure" when she is just a child is similar to me. I found her needless aggression to be relatable. It was kinda like looking in a mirror. I wondered if I was like her. If I was placing invisible barriers to prevent myself from doing things because I needed to help people who didn't need me anymore. Needless to say I think her character really shines and initially it seemed over-the-top cheesy that I was not interested. But the more she talked about her family I got more interested in the book again.
Chess is not super important in this book and the writer uses a lot of leeway with certain concepts. But one thing I didn't like is use chess pieces are a simile for intimacy. And the male love interest seemed to be too perfect and I want to see more flaws in his character.
But it's a very good book for anyone who likes chess and romance. I think it is a good way to get women interested in such a male dominated space yet not in a pick me sense.