A review by annalenawrites
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

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? Yes

5.0

I LOVED this. This is exactly how young/ new adult should be. I adored the characters and their dynamics, the chess, the high stakes, the family constellations, the dialogue and banter, the epilogue!! It was perfect!