A review by kathleenandherbooks
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? Yes

5.0

Ali made me invested yet again into something I know absolutely nothing about (chess) but now I believe its the sexiest sport ever. (They refer to it as a sport so now I refer to chess as a sport) 

Since this is a YA book it has no spice which is a staple in most of Ali’s books, but boy, does it have the ✨ tension ✨

I really don’t have anything else to say, but you should all just know by now that I am in the Ali Hazelwood cult, in Ali’s chokehold, & will never allow any Ali H slander 💖🫶