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A review by melsbookspace
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
This was Ali Hazelwoods first YA romance and I definitely need more, because this was so cute!
We follow Mallory who used to be a bit of a chess prodigy, but she hasnt played in years. She ends up playing at a charity chess event for her friend and there she is pitted against the current No. 1 ranked player, Nolan, aka the "King killer".
Mallory ends up beating him and is thrown back into the world of chess, where she remains on Nolans radar because for the first time in years he has found a worthy opponent.
Thats all I'll say about the plot but if you like cute YA romances with super smart FMCs definitely check this one out!
We follow Mallory who used to be a bit of a chess prodigy, but she hasnt played in years. She ends up playing at a charity chess event for her friend and there she is pitted against the current No. 1 ranked player, Nolan, aka the "King killer".
Mallory ends up beating him and is thrown back into the world of chess, where she remains on Nolans radar because for the first time in years he has found a worthy opponent.
Thats all I'll say about the plot but if you like cute YA romances with super smart FMCs definitely check this one out!