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A review by indieandajean
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-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
Check & Mate has all the charm, wit and feminism of Hazelwood's adult novels with a moderate reduction in spice.
Mallory and Nolan's relationship is both swoon-worthy and easy in a way that makes this book centered around competition feel welcoming and comfortable to read.
As a woman in STEM I always find the shop talk in Hazelwood's novels enjoyable, but I have never been interested in chess. That was, of course, until this book made it sexy.
If you're like me and usually pass up YA Romance, don't skip this one. It reads more New Adult, and the book is overall fabulous.
Mallory and Nolan's relationship is both swoon-worthy and easy in a way that makes this book centered around competition feel welcoming and comfortable to read.
As a woman in STEM I always find the shop talk in Hazelwood's novels enjoyable, but I have never been interested in chess. That was, of course, until this book made it sexy.
If you're like me and usually pass up YA Romance, don't skip this one. It reads more New Adult, and the book is overall fabulous.