Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

97 reviews

circe813's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I really didn’t like Mallory. Nolan, however, was lovely. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcoholism and Sexual content

natashaleighton_'s review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.5

Another amazing romance from Ali Hazelwood, who has never steered me wrong! I never thought I’d be this invested in chess or a romance surrounding it … but Mallory and Nolan (amidst their rivals to lovers banter and deliciously intense chemistry) might have just given me a new appreciation of the game. 

I really enjoyed the supporting cast of characters too, which brought an added layer of depth and emotion to Mallory and Nolan as we got to know their friends and family. Especially Mallory’s younger sister Darcy and Nolan’s best friends (Tanu and Emil) who I found entertaining. 

If you’ve loved Ali’s other books then you’re certain to enjoy this, but just be aware it is a YA romance so don’t expect any spice. And as always, do check TWs beforehand.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Death of parent

Moderate: Chronic illness and Infertility

Minor: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Dementia, and Car accident

tmlattime's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-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

I loved this book. Read it in 7 hours, didn't want to put it down. It felt very relatable. The main character experiences a lot of chaos and is forced to grow up fast, having a lot of responsibilities. It’s nice to watch her to something for herself and learn more about herself as the book progresses. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Moderate: Sexual harassment

nicoles_reading_corner's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness and Misogyny

Moderate: Dementia, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Car accident

nixdrafts's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• 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

3.0

She's the worst, omfg. I love Nolan tho, marry me, pls!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Alcoholism, Dementia, and Car accident

letiross's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Death of parent

Moderate: Chronic illness, Infidelity, and Sexual content

Minor: Alcoholism, Dementia, and Car accident

kalefactory's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Alcoholism and Car accident

stephanie_w11's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism

dai_renee410's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Dementia, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Abandonment

daniche979's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

4.5

Yup I loved it. I actually liked the chess plot more than the romance. Don't get me wrong that was good too but I really enjoyed Mals story. My main complaint is I wish we actually got to see the final game vs getting the outcome in the epilogue. The tension would have been amazing!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Infidelity, and Car accident