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aliviafaye's review
lighthearted
2.75
did it have me kicking my feet a few times ? yes.
is it a good easy read? yes.
was it a literally masterpiece ? no.
mallory as a main character was fine. she had the same self deprecation/overbearing as a lot of other characters in no way that stuck out to me. i didn’t love nolan’s character of assuming he knows everything about mallory. at some points the chess got to confusing or as a main which i understand is part of the point but i didn’t love the way it was approached. the forgiving of easton annoyed me towards the end as she shifted the blame back to mallory for not texting even tho she had been?? and then easton got mad that mallory didn’t tell her she was in a relationship (she wasn’t officially) yet easton did that exact thing?? shitty.
is it a good easy read? yes.
was it a literally masterpiece ? no.
mallory as a main character was fine. she had the same self deprecation/overbearing as a lot of other characters in no way that stuck out to me. i didn’t love nolan’s character of assuming he knows everything about mallory. at some points the chess got to confusing or as a main which i understand is part of the point but i didn’t love the way it was approached. the forgiving of easton annoyed me towards the end as she shifted the blame back to mallory for not texting even tho she had been?? and then easton got mad that mallory didn’t tell her she was in a relationship (she wasn’t officially) yet easton did that exact thing?? shitty.
valpixels's review
3.0
why did i sit through 300 pages for what can only be described as the most anticlimactic ending?
emily_rmc25's review
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? It's complicated
4.5
kespittia's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
agabagle's review against another edition
medium-paced
5.0
This book was like a warm hug when you need it most. I don’t typically read YA but I couldn’t not put this book down. I usually prefer my books to have 🌶️ but the banter and chemistry between these characters is just spot on.
I love how she was able to educate you on chess without it feeling overwhelming or intimidating. Honestly there hasn’t been a single Ali Hazelwood book that I didn’t love and she absolutely delivered again with this one.
I love how she was able to educate you on chess without it feeling overwhelming or intimidating. Honestly there hasn’t been a single Ali Hazelwood book that I didn’t love and she absolutely delivered again with this one.
aranzaalonsoo22's review
5.0
WOW
Nunca pense amar un libro sobre ajedrez, es la primera vez que leo algo de Ali Hazelwood y quede ENCANTADA. Como se va construyendo la relación, the chase de parte de el OMGGGGG
Como todo se fue dando, las escenas de ajedrez me tenian obsesionada NO PODIA PARAR DE LEER
Termine de leer a las 11:40 de la noche y estaba de q que queria saber que más pasaba
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Sabrina me parecio la persona más BRAT de esste planeta, el momento en donde Mel les grita de q "you are a fucking bitch" lo senti como gloria porque venia queriendo que se defendiera desde hace un buen.
Si m eaprecio un poco exagerado la razón por la que se enojo con Nola PERO NOLAN dios santo QUE NOVIO, QUE HERMOSO, QUIEOR UN NOVIO ASI
Nunca pense amar un libro sobre ajedrez, es la primera vez que leo algo de Ali Hazelwood y quede ENCANTADA. Como se va construyendo la relación, the chase de parte de el OMGGGGG
Como todo se fue dando, las escenas de ajedrez me tenian obsesionada NO PODIA PARAR DE LEER
Termine de leer a las 11:40 de la noche y estaba de q que queria saber que más pasaba
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SPOILER
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Sabrina me parecio la persona más BRAT de esste planeta, el momento en donde Mel les grita de q "you are a fucking bitch" lo senti como gloria porque venia queriendo que se defendiera desde hace un buen.
Si m eaprecio un poco exagerado la razón por la que se enojo con Nola PERO NOLAN dios santo QUE NOVIO, QUE HERMOSO, QUIEOR UN NOVIO ASI
sarahasperger's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
4.0