A review by linwood
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

emotional funny 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? Yes

3.75

Having read several books by this author  this is one of the better ones. This book is casual yet smart. The main character is brilliant but emotionally flawed, and held back by her past trauma. Our hero is the strong silent type, equally brilliant, and has already dealt with his trauma. The chess is entertaining and the games can be tense and exciting. I would categorize this as a sports romance. 
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