A review by kitayers
Checkmate by Malorie Blackman

tense 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

3.25

I liked this one more than the second. The time jumps around a lot but there is definite suspense at the end. Sephy’s character and communication problems can be frustrating as there is such a simple solution but otherwise it was a decent read