A review by illmaticiyanna
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

funny lighthearted 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

I read this book for a pallet cleanser after reading a horror book and this did its job!!! This was my first Ali Hazelwood book and I really enjoyed the writing. The characters were loveable and the romance was sweet. I personally wasn’t the biggest fan of the Chess topic or YA in general, so it was hard for me to lock in to the book but this was hilarious and I loved the banter! will read another by Ms. Hazelwood!