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llamalucia's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Okay let's talk about Nolan. I love him so much. I just love how much support and mutual respect he has for Mallory. There are so many things he did behind the scenes and the way he would stand up for her?! Perfect.
I've said this about Ali Hazelwood books before but I adore the way she writes background characters. She makes them so loveable that you just want a book with their stories.
Overall it was such a good read, there were just some parts that were frustrating to get through.
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism
sariefaerie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Infidelity, Mental illness, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Car accident, and Death of parent
raechrae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Addiction, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Sexism
whatrobynsreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I kinda want to learn how to play chess hahaha
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Death, Dementia, Car accident, Death of parent, and Abandonment
sophie19611's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was really enjoyable! I had a great time with these characters (even if the main girl as many of Hazelwood’s FMCs tend to be just needed to SAY WHAT SHE WAS FEELING). I really enjoyed the whole cast of characters, the family conflict, the friendship, and even the chess despite knowing nothing about it.
I suddenly have the urge to rewatch The Queen’s Gambit lol
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Outing, and Alcohol
nessajane's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Alcohol
leah08855's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Dementia, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
britwalsh16's review against another edition
- 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
I loved Mallory and her struggle with dealing with her guilt & grief throughout the book, but who was she kidding when she said she wouldn’t get sucked back into the world she never stopped loving! Lol
And Nolan! Omg! I LOVE Nolan! He isn’t what you expect when you are told all the stories about him near the beginning. But the love at first sight that he got for Mal when he finally looked up from the chess board when she beat him, what girl wouldn’t want him to fall for them! He fell so hard, & he tried so hard to win Mal over! He is just the sweetest!!! I want a Nolan for myself!!! 🥰🥰🥰
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Bullying, Chronic illness, Infidelity, Dementia, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Car accident, Outing, and Abandonment