Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

Check & Mate

Ali Hazelwood

368 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction romance young adult emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

In this clever and swoonworthy YA debut from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life’s moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart. Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts no...

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Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 82%
funny 62%
emotional 57%
hopeful 28%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
challenging 11%
reflective 11%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 25%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 26% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.27

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