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jordanbieber000's review against another edition
5.0
Ali Hazelwood just gets me. Her writing always has me giggling and kicking my feet. I love the quirkiness. When she pulled out the line about cotton top tamarin plushies I really felt like she wrote that directly to me.
I wasn’t sure what to expect going into her first YA novel but I really really loved it. I was worried that it would seem bland without spice but the tension definitely made up for it. It was honestly perfect. I loved the romance between these two characters I do wish we had gotten just a few more moments between Mal and Nolan. I also found the whole concept of this book super interesting. It was overall a very good book, fast paced and quick read. Dare I say it was my favorite Ali Hazelwood book to date?
I wasn’t sure what to expect going into her first YA novel but I really really loved it. I was worried that it would seem bland without spice but the tension definitely made up for it. It was honestly perfect. I loved the romance between these two characters I do wish we had gotten just a few more moments between Mal and Nolan. I also found the whole concept of this book super interesting. It was overall a very good book, fast paced and quick read. Dare I say it was my favorite Ali Hazelwood book to date?
josiebullard's review against another edition
3.5
3.5⭐️ This was not my favorite Ali Hazelwood book. I LOVED Nolan so much but unfortunately the main character Mallory was the most insufferable human I have ever read in my life. I wanted to rip my hair out everytime we got her inner monologue or really when she talked in general. Which is such a shame because the sexual tension in this book was INSANE. for it being YA and virtually having no spice I was shocked at how much tension there was between the characters. Like your girl was sweating reading some of the scenes 😂😂
Overall I wish I could rate this book higher because it was a great story but sadly I had to dock major points for being so frustrated with the main character 90% of the book.
Overall I wish I could rate this book higher because it was a great story but sadly I had to dock major points for being so frustrated with the main character 90% of the book.
erysewhite's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Mallory is emotionally immature in the most annoying ways. I think I stopped reading to sigh and roll my eyes multiple times throughout this book. Her character is the main reason for this rating. It’s a cute fated mates story.
daniellewiseman's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Maybe my favorite Ali Hazelwood book so far! Loved these characters and their journeys, especially the sisters. Great read.
abigailhaagen's review against another edition
4.0
My thoughts:
- the main character wasn't awful, but gosh girl was soooo dumb half the time
- love interest was highly unrealistic
- was an addicting read
- not a huge fan of the romance in this one
- I was more enthralled with Mallory healing and having a healthy workplace environment
- why was chess so sexual in this?
- overall a light fun fast read
- the main character wasn't awful, but gosh girl was soooo dumb half the time
- love interest was highly unrealistic
- was an addicting read
- not a huge fan of the romance in this one
- I was more enthralled with Mallory healing and having a healthy workplace environment
- why was chess so sexual in this?
- overall a light fun fast read
virginiamarshall's review against another edition
3.0
Really enjoyed it! It was heavier on the actual chess than I was expecting and I was really hoping to get to see more at the end. Not my favorite Ali Hazelwood, but still really liked it!
madisondejesus's review against another edition
4.0
Super cute, easy, and enjoyable read! I flew through it it was fun!
vali_luki's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
romydelaat_'s review against another edition
4.0
Wat was dit een ontzettend cute boek. De hele wereld van het schaken, wat voor mij totaal onbekend is, de slow-burn romance, het verhaal achter alles wat er gebeurt. Het klopte gewoon allemaal.
Toch miste ik de diepgang in de relatie die ontstond tussen Mallory en Nolan. Dat had voor mij nog wel wat beter gemogen.
Maar al met al heb ik echt onwijs genoten van dit boek, vloog ik er doorheen en wilde ik niet stoppen met lezen.
Toch miste ik de diepgang in de relatie die ontstond tussen Mallory en Nolan. Dat had voor mij nog wel wat beter gemogen.
Maar al met al heb ik echt onwijs genoten van dit boek, vloog ik er doorheen en wilde ik niet stoppen met lezen.