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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
funny
inspiring
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
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
im going to start playing chess to find a gen z sex symbol nolan sawyer
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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:
No
Very much YA. I felt the plot to be a little contrived and had difficulty understanding the FMC’s thought process truly.
What I like about the book was the introduction of the world off chess and competition. I thought it was a cool to bring a romance book about it. I liked that Mallory and Nolan felt like a crush that made you nervous. I think I like the simplicity of it, especially after coming from book where everything was so complex for no reason. I do wish we had a better ending, I was looking forward to them finally playing a game!!! I thought Mallory was annoying at point but only because she’s so young. I know this was a Ya but I do think it would’ve been better as an adult. It already felt like it in so many other ways. I gave it a 4 because it I thought they were kinda cute and adorable. I could do with out the gen z references tho, they felt forced and just dated the book in a bad way.