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A review by twiinklex
May the Best Player Win by Kyla Zhao
3.0
✨ "But life isn't an infinite to-do list with boxes to be checked off. It's not done with this goal, on to the next. You have to pause and make time for celebrating how far you've come."
A fun and breezy read that I finished in a few hours!
I enjoyed how the author takes us through the world of competitive chess, while also exploring themes of family, friendship and identity. May's struggles were relatable and authentic, especially how a passion can feel so different when it becomes a job, competition or livelihood. I also loved the representation and getting to know all the various characters.
While not exceptional, this was still an entertaining and illuminating middle-grade novel that many (especially young readers) will enjoy.
Thank you to Penguin Young Readers Group for the Netgalley ARC.
A fun and breezy read that I finished in a few hours!
I enjoyed how the author takes us through the world of competitive chess, while also exploring themes of family, friendship and identity. May's struggles were relatable and authentic, especially how a passion can feel so different when it becomes a job, competition or livelihood. I also loved the representation and getting to know all the various characters.
While not exceptional, this was still an entertaining and illuminating middle-grade novel that many (especially young readers) will enjoy.
Thank you to Penguin Young Readers Group for the Netgalley ARC.